FEMINIST INFLUENCING LEAD – CLIMATE, NATURE AND COMMUNITIES
Closing date: 16 May 2024 @23:59 GMT
Location: The location is flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has a presence and can establish an employment contract, preferable Cambodia, Bangladesh or Nepal
“Women professionals are encouraged to apply for this role”
Contract: 2 years Fixed term contract with possibility of extension
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location
Candidates must have legal right to work in the location of the role. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so
we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you
might work for you,
The Role
Oxfam International Asia Regional Platform is looking for a Feminist Influencing Lead – Climate,
Nature and Communities who is responsible to effectively lead and deliver agreed plans and
strategies. S/he will lead cross program and inter – program (e.g with Mekong Regional Water
Governance and Fair Finance Asia) learning and create and maintain linkages between country,
regional, global and technical areas, and undertake external representation in high level forums. This
role has a specific responsibility to lead on influencing strategy and advocacy including building feminist
approaches to policy and advocacy capacity within the program (with partners and teams). S/he
commissions and oversees research, designs campaigns and advocacy strategies and builds alliances
and networks to achieve the program’s influencing goals.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a Feminist Influencing Lead – Climate, Nature and Communities with:
• University degree in International Development, Environmental and Social Sciences or relevant
degree with comparable level of professional experience
• Minimum five years of extensive experience in natural resource governance influencing,
preferably from a rights based approach
• Demonstrated experience in documenting management practices and working with quality
management systems
• Strong understanding of rights-based approach in natural resource governance and climate
justice
• High-level analytical ability to support interdisciplinary research and evidence based influencing
work – preferably working on issues related with complex natural ecosystems like
transboundary rivers.
• Demonstrated experience building effective working relationships with a range of key
stakeholders, including but not limited to governments, private sectors, global/regionally active
civil society organisations or multilateral platforms, regionally and globally
• Strong knowledge of the Asia context with emphasis on South Asia
• Experience in policy analysis and commissioning research gained in an INGO or public policy
context
• Champion of feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and
inclusion
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to work on a team and be part of transformational change and
increase Oxfam’s impact in the Asia region, address inequality, reduce poverty, empower women,
and increase the resilience. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive
outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this
role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop
your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive,
working environment
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild
lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take
on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until
every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International
Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian,
development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage,
Solidarity and Equality.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our
organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group
[including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity
and paternity.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual
harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed
to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to
appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure
Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the
scheme, we will request information from that organization 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
How to apply
To apply and for JP please go to this link oxfam Careers and upload your CV and Cover letter as mentioned by 16 May 2024 11:59 PM GMT.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the
closing date.