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

The Role:

Oxfam Nepal is looking for Senior Knowledge Broker - Asia Civic Space, This role will be a part of the Civic Space Knowledge Hub Core team as Knowledge Broker for Civic Space in Asia and up to 40% animating emerging learning initiatives and engagements on civic space in Nepal working closely with programme and impact teams. This role holder will report to the Oxfam Nepal Country Director and will be matrix managed by the Civic Space Knowledge Hub, Global Coordinator (based in LAC). This post holder will also closely work with Asia platform on civic space and learning across the region and teams.

The role requires specialized knowledge and experience in civic space, including the ability to conduct in-depth analysis, produce high-quality briefs and other knowledge products, and provide strategic advice and support to the Country Director and ACSWG members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge Management, Learning and Network Facilitation

Regional Learning and Knowledge Exchange

• Facilitate and maintain regular communication and engagement among members of the Asia Civic Space Working Group.
• Design and coordinate regional and global learning events including webinars, workshops, peer exchanges, learning reviews and reflection sessions.
• Foster peer-to-peer learning among Oxfam staff, partners and civic space practitioners across the region.
• Support country teams to contribute to and apply learning generated through the civic space learning agenda.
• Promote cross-country collaboration and knowledge sharing on civic space and active citizenship initiatives.

Knowledge Generation, Analysis and Documentation

• Lead the collection, synthesis and dissemination of knowledge, evidence and emerging trends relating to civic space across Asia.
• Conduct in-depth analysis, produce high-quality briefs and other knowledge products, and provide strategic advice and support to the Country Director and ACSWG members.
• Produce analytical briefs, learning papers, case studies, knowledge products and reports that inform programme and influencing strategies.
• Capture and document lessons learned, best practices, innovations and evidence emerging from country-level interventions.
• Support the preparation of regional stocktaking exercises, learning reviews and strategic reflections on civic space programming.
• Curate and maintain relevant civic space resources, tools and learning materials for internal and external audiences.

Coordination and Partnership Engagement

• Act as a key liaison between Oxfam in Nepal, Asia CSWG, the Civic Space Knowledge Hub and other relevant networks.
• Strengthen collaboration with the Rights in Digital Age Network and other thematic and regional platforms across the confederation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with country teams, partners, civil society organizations, academic institutions and external networks.
• Facilitate information sharing and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders working on civic space issues.
• Support countries with technical and knowledge-related requests as identified and prioritized by the Asia CSWG.

Civic Space Initiatives and Technical Support

• Support implementation of regional civic space initiatives, tools and learning frameworks at country level.
• Provide technical support for civic space monitoring, documentation and analysis activities.
• Facilitate discussions and learning processes on emerging civic space challenges, opportunities and trends.
• Support countries and partners to strengthen evidence-based influencing and civic space programming.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen regional collaboration, innovation and learning on civic space and active citizenship.

External Representation and Resource Mobilisation

• Represent Oxfam in relevant external learning platforms, networks and forums on civic space and civil society strengthening.
• Engage with external stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, learning and strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to concept notes, proposals and resource mobilisation initiatives related to civic space learning and knowledge management.
• Bring new ideas, innovations and external perspectives into regional learning and influencing discussions.

Other Responsibilities

• Promote Oxfam's values, feminist principles and rights-based approaches in all aspects of work.
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam safeguarding, security and ethical standards.
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Country Director, Asia CSWG leadership or CSKH Coordinator.

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:

Essential  

• Master’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Communications, Knowledge Management, International Development or related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in knowledge management, learning facilitation, communications, networking, influencing or programme management within development, humanitarian or human rights sectors.
• Demonstrated and deep knowledge and understanding of civic space, governance, civil society strengthening, active citizenship and rights-based approaches.
• Proven experience facilitating communities of practice, learning networks and multi-stakeholder engagement processes.
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills with experience producing knowledge products, learning reports and policy briefs.
• Experience working on civic space, governance, digital rights or civil society strengthening initiatives
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, webinars, learning events and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across countries and cultures.
• Experience using digital collaboration and knowledge management platforms and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.

Key Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to connect people, ideas and knowledge across diverse contexts.
• Creativity and innovation in designing engaging learning processes and products.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender justice, inclusion and feminist principles.
• Commitment to safeguarding and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, producing high-quality evidence based briefs, reports.

Essential Leadership Competencies

• Self-Awareness
• Mutual Accountability
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment

Desirable

• Experience working in regional or global networks.
• Knowledge of Asian political, social and civic space contexts.
• Experience contributing to fundraising, proposal development and donor engagement.

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.