About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Our values and 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, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our team

Oxfam’s Gender program employs two approaches to address gender issues:- implement stand-alone gender projects and provide technical support to the wider team to mainstream Gender across other programmes in the organization.

Job Purpose

The Gender Officer will be responsible to ensure the integration and mainstreaming of gender across Oxfam programmes. S/he will support the Gender Programme Manager in the implementation of gender programs and provide expert advice to the other programs.

What the recruiting manager has to say about the role?

This role is responsible to support and engage with the gender program and directly contribute to the gender justice program goal of the country program.

And the gender officer will be expected to play in a team to ensure women’s rights are at the center of Oxfam‘s program work.

Core details

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: As per the Oxfam benefit package

Internal Grade: D2, National

Job Family: Programme

Contract type: Fixed-term, One-year contract with possibility of Contract Extension

Hours of work:

 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage

This role reports to: Gender Programme Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Annual budget for the post: N/A

Key relationships/interactions:

Work closely with gender and other program teams internally and external partners 

Screening checks:

All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

References:

Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require a minimum of two references covering three years of employment history.

DBS checks (for roles based in the UK):

It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at an enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).

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Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support Provide support to projects and program managers on technical issues of gender, gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment and etc
• Advice and support to technical staff working within the respective field offices
• Closely work and engage on the implementation of the WE-CARE project together with a local partner
• Support in updating and sharing with staff recent developments and knowledge in the areas of gender and related subjects
• Support in organizing training and workshops for relevant stakeholders, staff and key actors on gender-related topics
• Provide support to ensure the effective and efficient implementations of the existing gender projects and provide any required supports towards project cycle management including writing reports and knowledge management
• Closely engage with Oxfam’s partners such as women right organizations in policy advocacy, campaigning and influencing works towards issues such as unpaid care works, gender-based violence, SRHR and etc
• Provide support in concept notes and proposal developments, designing policy frameworks and research to ensure gender mainstreaming through gender analysis and other assessments
• Support in writing stories related to programme and project developments as they relate to gender equality issues
• Perform other work-related activities as requested by the gender programme manager
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff safety health and wellbeing principles.

 Networking and Coordination

• Support the gender programme manager to liaise with national stakeholders, key domestic political and civic actors, civil society organizations, international NGOs, UN partners and donors in Ethiopia to facilitate and enhance contribution towards the implementation of the gender equality agenda
• Jointly engage with other program teams and program quality department to ensure quality interventions and monitoring works and support knowledge sharing on gender
• Attend conferences and seminars as directed by the gender program manager

 Your commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

 Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organizational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.

Job Requirements

Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor (BA) or MA Degree from a recognized University/college in Gender Studies, sociology, social work, psychology and Political Sciences any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience on the relevant subject (ie. Gender, Gender-Based Violence, any gender-related works and 2 years preferably in an international NGO.
• A good partnership, networking and alliance building skills
• Knowledge of, and experience in working with donors with special emphasis on gender requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to a variety of audiences
• Understanding of development and emergency issues and knowledge of the role of NGOs in development, humanitarian and advocacy work
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Experience working with partners and other stakeholders on gender-related projects or programs
• Able to provide gender advice, training and support to various teams
• Experience in advocacy and influence on women’s empowerment and gender equality
• Ability to engage with a variety of complex issues such as humanitarian response, and development to identify and support gender programming in these sectors.
• An understanding of the importance of gender on poverty and suffering and a commitment to promoting diversity
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications, especially spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (Word) and PowerPoint. Competent in the use of email packages

Desirable

• Assertive with good judgment over issues
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours
• Proven ability to work independently whilst knowing when to refer for advice
• Previous work experience with Oxfam or similar INGO working in Ethiopia is considered as an advantage
• Knowledge and experience in humanitarian programs and interventions on gender in emergencies
• Adaptability and be a flexible person
• Team player with the ability to work across teams
• Ready and enthusiastic to learn from others

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam internal application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/13350/description on or before 17th December 2020.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.