OI Climate Displacement Policy Coordinator

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a coordinator for Oxfam International’s policy and advocacy on forced displacement in Geneva, focused on support to Oxfam’s partners (such as refugee leaders) to engage in global policy dialogues and to develop policy and advocacy on the impact of the climate crisis on displacement and human mobility.

The position will:

• Initiate and work with Refugee Lead Organizations and other national/ local NGOs on research for influencing agenda, policy and advocacy products, launch and dissemination; and will engage with relevant Geneva-based advocacy targets.
• Act as the liaison with Oxfam’s national and local partners (e.g. refugee activists/ refugee networks/ human rights defenders/ women’s rights activists / climate activists) to create space in policy dialogue in Geneva. This includes setting up bilateral meetings with policy-makers, organizing events, supporting development of talking points and other products, coordinating media and social media for partners.
• Lead Oxfam in Geneva’s work on forced displacement and the climate crisis, coordinating inputs and developing products for global policy process on refugees and internal displacement.
• Represent Oxfam in policy discussions in Geneva on displacement, climate change, humanitarian and human rights issues when required.
• Provide technical advice and support to partners on how to engage in policy fora in Geneva.
• Coordinate development of partner-led research and policy products, including project management through the Oxfam publication process.
• Lead on internal and external communications of the work of OI in Geneva on humanitarian, climate and displacement issues.

Who we’re looking for

ESSENTIAL

These are the essential criteria an individual needs to be able to deliver the role.

• Self-Awareness
• Influencing
• Relationship Building

In addition:

• Be a demonstrated achiever in policy and advocacy, with experience delivering change in global policies.
• Strong ability to build relationships and coordinate positions across a broad range of partners
• Strong research skills, ideally with work experience writing external research publications.
• Experience influencing global policies on displacement and / or climate change
• Understanding of gender issues in emergency settings and commitment to gender equity
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and under pressure on fast-changing priorities
• Experience representing an organization in external policy forums (ideally in Geneva)
• Experience mobilizing a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly local actors, and co-designing policy and advocacy strategies.
• Track record of capacity building, working with local actors and co-designing research and policy publications.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience producing policy briefs, reports and/ or case studies.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to project-manage events
• Experience in the humanitarian sector, ideally with experience in countries affected by conflict or climate linked disasters requiring a humanitarian response
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Experience in another UN language e.g. French, Spanish or Arabic

• Lived experience of displacement

  Read the Job advert for more information on the application process

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to meaningful refugee participation, and the development of global policy on displacement and the climate crisis . 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.