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

The Role:

Oxfam Southern Africa Cluster is looking for a Programme Management Unit Coordinator to support development, implementation and management of the CHOICE Program.

Job Purpose:

The Gender Justice Program is responsible for the realization of Oxfam’s aspiration of putting women’s rights at the centre of its work, the goal of the Gender Justice programme goal is that ‘’Diverse women, girls, and marginalized groups fully realize their rights, exercise their leadership and live a life free from violence, discrimination and poverty’’. The post holder should bring to the team a desire for quality programme work guided by the deliverables expected under the CHOICE project, working with partners and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Development, Management and Implementation.

Partnership Management.

Work Programming, Programme Quality and Learning.

Donor Compliance and Reporting.

Network and Strategic partnership and Alliance Building.

Resource mobilisation and public engagement.

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:

• A degree in public health, nursing, development studies, sociology, or related areas with experience working on Youth SRHR issues. Those with master’s degree will have added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in development work, preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation.
• Knowledge in SRHR issues and gender issues is critical
• Assertive with good judgement over issues
• Project management skills and drive to achieve results, to ensure timely delivery of activities
• Experience managing multi-country projects, working with a variety of stakeholders and partners
• Demonstrated commitment to global justice, gender equality and social change, as well as on SRHR issues
• Strong communicator that is confident in challenging environments
• Demonstrable ability to lead and support others at various levels - local and international
• Team player with the ability to work across teams
• Adaptable and flexible person
• Knowledge and experience of working with partners and multi-country teams
• Experience working on advocacy and influencing issues
• Belief in Oxfam’s value and mission to overcome poverty and suffering
• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated commitment to feminism, anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to travel internationally, occasionally to remote locations in difficult conditions

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.