Deadline: 30th April 2020 @ 23.59 (WAST)
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 20 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
The West Africa (WAF) Regional platform works to realize the vision of a region free from chronic vulnerabilities and inequalities; where each citizen enjoys her/his rights for assistance in crisis situation and where sovereign resources drawn from extractive industries, a fair taxation system and inclusive farming development are sufficient and fairly redistributed, bringing an end to extreme inequalities, vulnerability and poverty.
In collaboration with our country programs, we identify and work with networks of social movements, CSOs and their coalitions and alliances, West African institutions and governments to influence, develop and implement key international and regional policies, programs, pledges and human rights instruments
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here
The Role
The Head of ECOWAS Advocacy and Influencing Desk will have the overall objective of leading West Africa and country team’s engagement with ECOWAS and its organs as well as facilitating Oxfam’s engagement with ECOWAS. This new position will be a pilot to see the effectiveness to open an advocacy office in Abuja to strengthen the relationship with the regional West African institution, ECOWAS
Please see the job description for further details.
What we’re looking for
You will have significant knowledge of ECOWAS and or related policies, West African civil society and regional advocacy work. You will be able to demonstrate experience developing and implementing high impact advocacy strategies that integrate lobbying, research, media and other campaigning tools in order to influence decision-making bodies. A skilled and experience communicator, you will have demonstrable experience effectively representing issues and institutions before high level decision-makers, colleagues, media and the general public.
You will have effective interpersonal skills- both with mediation and consensus building but also in empowering and managing people in diverse alliances.
Fluency in both English and French is required.
What we offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion and identify with our purpose and values, 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 a flexible working environment
How to apply
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please click on the “apply” button to start the application process.
Please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role.
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. Please note that Oxfam International participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Under this scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of the scheme. For scheme details please click here
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.