Gender Coordinator is to provide both strategic and operational leadership on gender in emergencies (GiE), utilizing intersectional feminist approaches to ensure that GiE is considered in the partner-led programming and embedded in Oxfam direct programming, including gender targeted actions. 

Requirements:

Essential:

• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to Oxfam’s values, mission and work and feminist principles
• In-depth knowledge of the factors driving gender inequalities in humanitarian contexts with tertiary education in gender/women’s, social science, development or related field of study.
• Experience and knowledge of the international humanitarian sector and an understanding of humanitarian principles, standards and guidelines including Sphere, Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, Core Humanitarian Standards, IASC Gender in Humanitarian Action, GBV Guidelines, Oxfam GIE Minimum Standards. 
• Experience in working with, advising and influencing senior managers, programme staff and partners, and well-developed ability to facilitate learning, knowledge management and innovative capacity development schemes. 
• Strong communications, influencing and advocacy skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate core gender justice concepts in humanitarian contexts to a variety of audiences and influence attitude to achieving programme goals. 
• Ability to represent Oxfam. Including strong self-awareness and excellent inter-personal communication, facilitation and partnership building skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively and respectfully with others in multi-cultural teams and strong networking skills with strong commitment to Oxfam and humanitarian values.
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English

Key Attributes: 

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities. 
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of work. 
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible. 
• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold us accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions. 
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen. Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences. 

Full description of the role is available in the "Job Profile" document.