Closing date: 28 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Oxfam International Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Based in Nairobi with up to 50% travel
Salary: £ 21,559 - £ 28, 256 Net per annum / Level C1
8 Months Fixed Term Contract From July 2009 to March 2010
Oxfam is seeking to recruit a Policy and Advocacy Advisor to support in the development and delivery of Sudan-wide advocacy and media strategies through close consultation and support from contacts in country.
The post is based in Nairobi with up to 50% travel to Sudan as well as other advocacy hubs.
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to serve as Oxfam International policy and advocacy specialist on Sudan with the responsibility of maximising Oxfam's impact on the policies and practices of local, national, regional and international actors.
The role will lead in developing and implementing an advocacy strategy, policy analysis, and messages through consultation with key stakeholders namely the Southern Sudan policy lead, Sudan Oxfam affiliates, Right in Crisis Campaign stakeholders as well as appropriate civil society and Sudan experts.
Networking, investing in relationships to continually inform, challenge and improve advocacy messages and tactics is key in this role.
Opportunities for exposure to Oxfam International policy and advocacy work within the region and beyond will be available, as well as the opportunity to develop ones' skills as part of OI wider network in programme work.
The Person
To be successful, you will have experience in emergency and development work, experience in influencing government, donors, and other organizations through representation and / or advocacy, especially UN bodies and / or Africa Union and League of Arab States.
University education in political science, international law, international development, communications and/or an equivalent qualification is required.
Knowledge of humanitarian reform initiatives and / or pooled funding mechanism will be an added advantage.
The person will have an understanding of humanitarian principles and humanitarian reform; international humanitarian law and OECD best practices.
Experience in protection programmes and working with peace-keeping missions will be desirable.
Experience managing teams and budgets as well as experience in proposal and report writing is a plus.
Knowledge and / or experience working in Sudan will be an added advantage.
You will have excellent context analysis skills, be a strategic thinker and culturally sensitive with excellent communication skills, fluent in both written and spoken English.
How to apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts and two referees, preferably your current line manager to hecajobs @ oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref INT3282.
Closing date for applications is 28th June 2009.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
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