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Oxfam is an international confederation of 22 organizations working together with partners and local communities in 77 countries around the world to end the injustice of poverty.

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam is a global movement working to end the injustice of poverty. We partner with local organisations, communities and institutions to create practical, innovative solutions that help people thrive. Whether building resilient livelihoods, amplifying the voices of the marginalized, or responding to crises, we stand alongside those most affected by inequality—especially women and vulnerable groups.

In Nepal, Oxfam has been a committed ally since the early 1980s, driving transformative change through a triple mandate – development, influencing, and humanitarian response initiatives, that tackle poverty and social exclusion. Our work centers on empowering communities—particularly women—to claim their rights, influence decision-making, and hold power to account.

Through strong partnerships with civil society, local leaders, and government institutions, we’ve helped build resilient livelihoods, expand access to essential services, promote and strengthen local leadership and communities’ ability to withstand climate shocks and disasters.

Our vision for Nepal is a just society free from poverty, where every one lives with dignity, exercises their rights, and participates fully as active citizens. To realize this vision, Oxfam focuses on interconnected priorities:

• Gender Justice
• Climate Justice
• Water Governance & WASH
• Economic Justice
• Humanitarian Response

Together, these pillars guide our mission to create lasting impact and a fairer future for all.

Criterion1: Expertise in Climate and Water: Proven knowledge and experience in climate and water-related areas, including national and international developments, community-level realities, and a strong grasp of power dynamics and political economy.

Criterion 2: Hands-on Programme and Policy Experience: Substantial practical experience in designing and implementing climate and water programmes, shaping policy, and leading influencing strategies

Criterion 3: Resource mobilisation: Do you have experience and demonstrated ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities within the climate and water thematic areas?

Are you passionate about driving transformative change in climate and water justice? Do you bring deep expertise and a strategic mindset to design integrated programmes, influence policy, foster impactful partnerships and collaborations, mobilize resources, and empower communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam in Nepal is seeking a dynamic and visionary Climate and Water Lead to drive strategic programming and policy development in these critical areas. The successful candidate will lead and support the design and implementation of impactful interventions, contribute to resource mobilization efforts, and foster meaningful partnerships and alliances. They will ensure accountability, generate robust evidence and learning, and provide deep contextual analysis to inform programmatic decisions.

As a key member of the Nepal Country Leadership and Management Team (CLMT), the Climate and Water Lead will work collaboratively across teams to ensure effective operations and management, while actively role modelling Feminist Leadership principles in all aspects of their work.

What we are looking for:

We’re seeking a candidate who is deeply committed to Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and who embodies our feminist principles—championing empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in every aspect of their work and leadership behaviors.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive transformative change in climate and water justice.

Essential Qualification:   Extensive, practical experience in climate and water-related programming, policy development, and influencing—covering strategy formulation, advocacy planning, policy engagement, project cycle management, partnerships, grant management, proposal writing and fundraising, senior leadership, team and financial management, and comfortable navigating and utilizing digital platforms to enhance impact and efficiency.

Education: Master’s degree in environmental science / social sciences or equivalent.

Skills and experiences:

• In depth knowledge/experience on Climate and Water related areas, including national and international developments, and community level realities with an understanding of power dynamics and political economy
• Robust analytical skills, strategic thinking, adaptive management capabilities, and feminist leadership qualities.
• Experience in rights-based programming and applying inclusive, equitable approaches
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and work effectively both independently and with others
• Strong decision-making skills and a track record of driving innovation and business development.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build networks, and represent the organization in external forums.
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Nepali.

Desirable

• Line management experience including of diverse and flexible working teams.
• Experience of collegiate/peer management and co-leadership.
• Lived experience of struggles for social justice and against power inequalities.

We offer:

 We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, pension scheme, annual leave, Festive allowances, sick leave, medical and 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.

 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.

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.