Pan Africa Director
Contract
Type:
Open ended
Salary
Range: £33,107
- £53,456 Net per annum. A competitive salary package including benefits will
be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience.
Benefits
include Accommodation, Education, Medical and Pension among others
Are you passionate about working with African citizens, civil society and states to transform injustice, poverty and inequalities in Africa?
If
yes, this job might just be the one you have been looking for.
Background
OXFAM
is one of the world’s leading agencies enabling people affected by injustice,
poverty and natural disasters to reclaim power over their circumstances.
With
over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, OXFAM
combines public campaigning, emergency response work and long-term development
programmes for lasting change.
The
OXFAM Pan Africa programme promotes active citizenship, effective national
governance and the realization and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human
rights.
We
work with social movements, CSOs and their coalitions, the African Union and
Governments to influence, popularise and implement key international and
continental policy standards, pledges and human rights instruments.
We
also support a strong and autonomous Pan Africa campaigning force of
coalitions, alliances and social movements around their own objectives.
The
role
As
an International Director, you will be an OXFAM spokesperson on Africa for a
full range of international
and national mass and media.
and national mass and media.
You
will maintain and build new relationships with a wide range of leaders within
multi-lateral, Government and civil society agencies as well as developing
alliances and social movements.
Working
with OXFAM International in continental and global forums to agree common
policy and communications lines, you will directly contribute to the overall
leadership of OXFAM through active contribution to/leadership of organizational
initiatives, strategies and thinking.
Directly
manage and coach 6 programme staff to creatively deliver on Strategic Plan
objectives and Euro 2.2 million annual budget and effectively use a range of
campaign techniques to bring about change, including research, digital and mass
media, public mobilisation and working in alliances.
The Person
You
will have:
- Excellent
representational, mobilization and fundraising skills, ability to
negotiate in alliances with others and represent at very senior levels.
- Proven
strategic planning and advocacy management skills in Africa with an
ability to develop and lead others to deliver strategic outputs in line
with the requirements of an evolving global strategy.
- Well
developed people management and team skills, high self awareness and
proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations.
Passion for working with others.
- Commitment
to values of inclusiveness, empowerment, accountability and gender
equality
This
is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional with a Pan
African vision and African citizens are encouraged to apply.
If
you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your
application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-Oxfam
using INT5770.
Short
listing will take place alongside the running advert which closes on 25 October
2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization.