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

Do you have a Master’s or bachelor’s degree in political science, international Affairs, Public Policy, or Government, with a focus on conflict and security, humanitarian affairs, governance, gender in emergencies, or another relevant field?

Do you have experience in Minimum of 8 years of experience in advocacy, policy analysis, and communications, preferably in a complex and changing context, working with an international NGO and/or UN Agency?

Do you have experience at least 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience?

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

The Role:

Oxfam The Influencing, Policy, and Communications Manager works closely with the program team, which is working towards a “one program approach” to advance Oxfam in Ethiopia’s vision: “A just and sustainable society in Ethiopia” and mission: “We fight inequality to end poverty and injustice as part of a global movement for social justice.''

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:

• Master/ Bachelor’s degree in political science / international Affairs / Public Policy / Government with a focus on conflict and security / humanitarian affairs/governance/gender in emergencies or another relevant field which can bring value to this role.
  
  Minimum 8 years of experience in advocacy, policy analysis, and communications, preferably in a complex and changing context, working with an international NGO and/or UN-Agency, out of which at least 3 years should be supervisory/managerial experience.
  
  Leadership, management, negotiation, and coordination skills (of people and projects) in a complex multi-stakeholder, networked, global and largely virtual environment.
  
  Strong ability to communicate clearly and impactfully with a range of stakeholders, including representing Oxfam in coordination bodies and high-profile international forums.
  
  Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills, including the ability to act as a spokesperson when necessary.
  
  Excellent written and spoken skills in Amharic and English are essential.
  
  Proven ability to manage risk to communities, partners, and country programs.
  
  Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts.
  
  Ability to think and operate strategically, independently, and creatively.
  
  Previous advocacy and communications capacity-strengthening and training experience.
  
  Knowledge and experience in promoting gender equity, feminist values, and decolonial approaches and an active commitment to promoting the interests of people in all aspects of programme work.
  
  Commitment to Oxfam’s vision and mandate.
  
  Commitment to humanitarian principles.
  
  Ability to travel, including to remote and difficult locations
• 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 that might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements that candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.

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.