Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in Support the development of project strategy, plans and service agreements between Oxfam and implementing partners and the donor within the overall programme framework and assure the flux of information and documents of the projects to the donors?

Do you have experience in Undertake planning, implementation and monitoring of food security, market linked livelihood agricultural extension services and natural resource management interventions in agreed geography in close coordination with other resilience and WASH team members?

Do you have experience in Provide technical support on digital training material preparation for both TTLM and BDS services, and project experience and best practices documentation (photography and video graph training to partners and Oxfam staff, and stakeholders)?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The Livelihood Programme Officer has as a main purpose to plan, implement, review and support food security and livelihoods components of the RESILIENT project and programme, as well as for integrating and mainstreaming food security and livelihoods across Oxfam projects, programmes and provide expert advice on this with implementing partners. S/he will work closely with the Economic and Climate Justice program manager and the Northern Ethiopia Program manager.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/collage in Economics, Agronomy, Veterinary, Rural Development, Rural Economics or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
• Relevant experience of 5-7 years for BA holders (i.e. planning, designing and managing food security and livelihoods interventions) preferably in an international NGO out of which 2 years should be supervisory / managerial experience
• Demonstrable experience of working on market related component of livelihood such as value chain management etc.
• Good understanding and analytical skills of the sustainable livelihoods approach and related issues
• Good understanding of cash-based interventions
• Good understanding of and commitment to linking livelihood programme design with longer-term community-based institution building
• Ability to analyze complex development / humanitarian contexts, monitor change and translate into appropriate strategic planning and advocacy
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into long term livelihood programmes
• Commitment to and knowledge of creating a partner-led operational environment, with an ability to create an internal Oxfam approach that is focused on developing and supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to Oxfam’s objectives

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

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 committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.