Project Coordinator – Agrobiodiversity (INT10525)

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

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for a Project Coordinator to Coordinate implementation of the Norad Funded Rooted in Diversity: Partnerships for Food Security and Livelihoods Project which started in January 2024 and end in December 2028 with an initial contract of 2 years.

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 Masters’ degree in Agriculture, Social Development & Sustainable Livelihoods, Agriculture economics, Crop Sciences, Nutrition, or other relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in development work, preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation; experiences in promoting agrobiodiversity and nutrition in food system programming preferred.
• Be knowledgeable on promoting local food systems initiatives in Malawi 
• Be knowledgeable of status of nutrition policy and food system transformation policy frameworks in Malawi
• Experienced in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) approaches
• Knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices; 
• Understanding and appreciation of the impact of HIV & AIDS on the rural communities in Malawi as well as the importance of gender mainstreaming in all programming. Previous experience in handling donor funded project especially with large grants
• Strong experiences in advocacy and policy influencing, preferably within the nutrition and food system sector

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.