Location: Malawi/Mozambique/South Africa/Zambia/Zimbabwe (Family Posting)
One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment and Inclusiveness.
Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
SAF Background
Oxfam in Southern Africa is working towards a just and inclusive future for all in southern Africa; To achieve this goal, we work with others towards;
In addition to working towards the realisation of women and young people’s rights as a standalone strategic objective, we aim to transform gender power relations and norms, and to facilitate women’s articulation of their own voice and agendas across all our work, thus staying committed to putting women at the center of all we do.
The Role
Facilitates the development and implementation of the Worldwide Influencing Network within Southern Africa and at national level in line with the WIN National Influencing Standards and SAF vision for 2020 programmes. The role reports to the OI Regional Director for SAF.
The person
We are looking for an individual who is dynamic, charismatic and a credible leader, preferably a National of any of these countries: Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe-with the following:
Our offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a competitive compensation package based on a 40-hour work week.
.