Terms of Reference for

Climate Justice volunteer– Amman

Background

Oxfam has been in Jordan since the 1990s. We work with local partners in Jordan for a future where everyone can reach their full potential, especially women and young people. We provide essential humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees as well as vulnerable Jordanians, while promoting longer term sustainable solutions to challenges facing Jordan, with a focus on Climate Justice, Economic Justice and Gender Justice.

Scope of SERVICES

The volunteer will be directly working with the Amman team supporting the activities related to the current ongoing CJ &GJ project. the work will be from Amman office with visits to the field if needed.

Deliverables & TIMEFRAME

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Project Manager and team
• Assist in coordinating and following up with project stakeholders
• Attend internal and external meetings and document discussions
• Prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) and track action points
• Follow up on pending tasks with partners and internal support units (HR, Finance, Procurement, etc.)
• Support in data collection, entry, and basic analysis as required
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for project documents
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of project records
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and official correspondence
• Track project activities, timelines, and deliverables to support implementation
• Support logistics arrangements for meetings, workshops, and events
• Perform any other administrative or coordination tasks assigned by the Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field (or currently pursuing)
• Previous experience (including internships or volunteering) with INGOs/NGOs preferred
• Basic experience in data collection and data management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar tools Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
  The ability to work as part of a team.
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
  Effective communication skills.
  Detail-oriented.

We offer:

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.  

Disclaimer: We will be reviewing the applications on a rolling basis. The selection will be determined based on the qualifications listed in the volunteer role and availability. Due to the urgency of this role, applicants who meet the qualifications will be asked about their availability, and this may determine moving on to the next steps.

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.