Great Lakes Advocacy Advisor at Oxfam International,
Kigali, Rwanda – DEADLINE: 27/08/2014
Kigali, Rwanda – DEADLINE: 27/08/2014
Global post Level C2
Salary: GBP21, 768 – GBP31, 014 net per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (7 months)
Oxfam International in the Horn, East and Central
Africa region (HECA) works in 10 countries. We work in difficult contexts with
humanitarian, development and campaigning programmes. We are looking for the
right person to contribute to peace, stability, cooperation and dev
Africa region (HECA) works in 10 countries. We work in difficult contexts with
humanitarian, development and campaigning programmes. We are looking for the
right person to contribute to peace, stability, cooperation and dev
elopment in
the Great Lakes through the design, coordination and effective implementation
of and influencing strategy for the main actors.
The Role
You will provide leadership and support in developing
and implementing an Oxfam Advocacy strategy on ending conflicts, ensuring
protection of civilians and building peace in the Great Lakes Region, including
a sound context and power analysis and clear advocacy goals and tactics. You
will also liaise and support partner’s advocacy work in the Great Lakes region.
You will negotiate as required, concrete policy positions and reports that
support Oxfam’s Advocacy strategy in the Great Lakes region as well as design
and implement appropriate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems so that
Oxfam, partners and allies can monitor and evaluate results of strategy and
tactics.
and implementing an Oxfam Advocacy strategy on ending conflicts, ensuring
protection of civilians and building peace in the Great Lakes Region, including
a sound context and power analysis and clear advocacy goals and tactics. You
will also liaise and support partner’s advocacy work in the Great Lakes region.
You will negotiate as required, concrete policy positions and reports that
support Oxfam’s Advocacy strategy in the Great Lakes region as well as design
and implement appropriate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems so that
Oxfam, partners and allies can monitor and evaluate results of strategy and
tactics.
The Person
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced
candidate with proven record in developing and implementing advocacy
strategies, especially in context of rights in crisis. You will have a sound
understanding of context in the Great Lakes Region, especially of the conflict
regional dynamics. In-depth knowledge of advocacy and policy change work in the
Great Lakes Region is essential. You must be able to work with others and
develop productive relationships and networks; a well-developed analytical and
planning skills; diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills; ability to deal
effectively with confidential and sensitive information.
candidate with proven record in developing and implementing advocacy
strategies, especially in context of rights in crisis. You will have a sound
understanding of context in the Great Lakes Region, especially of the conflict
regional dynamics. In-depth knowledge of advocacy and policy change work in the
Great Lakes Region is essential. You must be able to work with others and
develop productive relationships and networks; a well-developed analytical and
planning skills; diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills; ability to deal
effectively with confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
both in English and French to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally
and externally, as well as ability to travel, are essential parts of the role.
both in English and French to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally
and externally, as well as ability to travel, are essential parts of the role.
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and
highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and
beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit
your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and
include daytime telephone contacts. Apply online at http://bit.ly/1nOpnNK
orhttps://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/
using REF. INT0774.The closing date: 27th August 2014.
highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and
beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit
your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and
include daytime telephone contacts. Apply online at http://bit.ly/1nOpnNK
orhttps://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/
using REF. INT0774.The closing date: 27th August 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender
equality within our organization.
equality within our organization.
