Oxfam in Somalia Policy Advisor
Location:
Nairobi,
Kenya
Salary
& Benefits: Starting
salary: GBP. 25,094 net per annum plus substantial benefits
Level: C1
Contract
Type:
Fixed Term One year
Status: Unaccompanied
Purpose:
To
support Oxfam programme ¡n Somalia on our advocacy & campaigning work in
the country.
The
Role
Working
closely with the Somalia campaign manager and policy and media leads this role
will contribute to developing and delivering campaigning and advocacy on issues
around peace, gender, and livelihoods in the country.
Focused
on developing our national advocacy.
The
Person
To
be successful in this role, you will be a graduate with extensive experience in
a humanitarian or development organization and an understanding of livelihoods,
resilience, gender or peace work in the country.
Experience
of capacity building and planning in the humanitarian or development sector
will be an advantage.
You
will have in-depth expertise in the political and cultural context in Somalia
and be fluent in both spoken and written Somali.
You
need to feel confident working in a large organization with high workloads and
a large number of stakeholders.
You
must be able to represent the organisation externally in a professional manner
as well as be sensitive to cultural and gender differences and be able to work in
a wide variety of cultural contexts.
You
will need to be an excellent communicator, be fluent in written and spoken
English and be willing to travel on short visits at short notice.
You
will also have a proven ability in analysing situations and be able to come up
with creative solutions to the issues that Somalia faces.
This
is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a
strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.
If
you believe you are the ideal candidate, look at the full job description and
please submit your application and CV in English detailing how your experience
prepares you for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to
hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk
or
apply online at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam
using 1NT5978
The
closing date: 13th February 2013.
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization.