Vacancy title:
Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Coordinator

Jobs at:
Oxfam

Deadline of this Job:
28th July, 2017

Duty Station:
Both country and regional

Job details:
Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that employs over 6,000 people in more than 90 countries. We work together with partners and local communities to overcome poverty and suffering. We strive for a world where resources and power are distributed more equally and where everyone’s rights to a livelihood, basic services, protection from violence, and a say in their future are upheld. A world in which everyone enjoys the same opportunities — regardless of gender, race, culture, or physical ability. in Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

Currently, Oxfam is implementing a humanitarian response to address the humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees hosted in West Nile sub—region. Oxfam’s areas of intervention include WASH, Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL), Gender and Protection. Oxfam works with local partners as a strategy for building humanitarian preparedness and response capacity within the organisations.

Oxfam is seeking to recruit qualified persons to join our dynamic, innovative and committed humanitarian response team. Some of these positions are for immediate placement while others are tor potential projects pending confirmation of funding.

Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Develop a power analysis of both country, regional and global level stakeholders in South Sudan's peace process. Based on the most influential actors, including private sector, politicians, human rights organisations, academia, media etc. as well as UN agencies and NGOs, map capacity and resources for influencing regional engagement in South Sudan‘s peace process. Develop a clear advocacy strategy in collaboration with the South Sudan Regional Crisis Policy Coordinator. Both the strategy and the plan will include and incorporate the aforementioned power analysis and stakeholder mapping, with corresponding advice on focus and the most strategic coalitions. The job holder shall work with the Country Director, Response Managers and programme teams, in entrancing the profile of Oxfam work with the refugees. S/he shall participate in and represent Oxfam at relevant meetings and forums.

Job application procedure
If you think that you are our candidate, please apply on line by sending your CV and cover letter ONLY to the HRM at Oxfamuganda-jobs@oxfamnovib.nl by 28th July, 2017. Indicate the position name in the email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.