Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
We are looking for a Zambian national. This role is based on national gross salary and benefits, two years fixed term contract, renewable subject to good performance, based in Lusaka, Zambia.
The person will support the implementation and management of the highest quality, effective and impactful of the Education programme and mainstreaming of gender and women’s rights in the other programs. The Programme Officer (PO) will be a key member of the program team and will work closely with other program team members in other areas of interest for Gender Justice thematic area under the overall leadership of the Gender Justice Programme and Policy Manager.
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 bachelor’s degree in gender studies, education, rural development, economics, politics, or other relevant fields.
• 5 years of experience in development work, education, SGBV preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation.
• Knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of women’s rights and gender equality issues on the rural communities in Zambia.
• Knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Previous experience in handling donor funded project especially with large grants.
• Experience in policy advocacy and how this contributes to taking programme impact to scale.
• Experience of and thorough understanding of a “Rights Based Approach”.
• Proven knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial and project management skills.
• Experience in development and management of a monitoring system of similar program focus
• Excellent listening, communication and writing skills. Fluent in English, Lenje and Nyanja
• Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Proven knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial and project management skills.
• A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility.
Desirable:
• Considerable experience and proven success in development and delivery of advocacy strategy and activities, particularly in engaging with government institutions and elected representatives.
• Understanding of development issues and knowledge of the role of NGOs in development, humanitarian, and human rights
• Ability to work in multi-national, multi-cultural teams and to develop good working relationships.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence others.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, and the ability to think strategically, innovatively, and practically, to impact on the country’s programmatic work.
• Organisational awareness and ability to use gather and use critical information to achieve organizational ends.
• Humanitarian response experience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Programming
• Ability and willingness to travel and to work extra hours as necessary.
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. We think this role would work particularly well as on-site worker.
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.
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.
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:
Oxfam has come first in "Best Places to Work in the Public Sector & Non-Profits in the UK" (2017) Indeed.co.uk
