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In Kenya, Oxfam works with others to alleviate poverty and inequality. We work with the most vulnerable communities in the dry and remote northern regions, and in the impoverished slums of the capital, Nairobi. In Kenya, the highest poverty levels are in the northern pastoralist districts - in some areas 95% of people fall below the poverty line. Like ...
Job Purpose
The Food Justice Programme Advisor will work with the Regional Head of Programs and other regional pillars to lead and coordinate the work on food justice pillar at regional level and supporting countries in this sector. This position will inform research, analysis of trends and contribute to developing Oxfam’s policy positions, frameworks and programs on agricultural policy, social protection mechanisms and equitable access to resources; manage the regional projects and campaigns (GROW), and give a technical expertise on livelihoods, as well as directly support the country teams to improve programs quality, in maintaining an updated and valuable analysis of the food security and livelihoods situation in the country. The post-holder is expected to work closely with associated regional partners and allies, and other programme teams towards common objectives to mutualise resources (among Oxfam confederation), and to contribute to national and international advocacy and campaigning work on food justice in West Africa.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Analysis and research for advocacy and programmes
Coordination of regional projects, advocacy and Campaigns
Thematic Support to country programmes and partners
Fundraising
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
· A university degree Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
· A university degree
relevant to food security, agriculture, land, forests, or natural resource management, or related to political science or other relevant social sciences
· Proven specialist expertise in at least two of the following areas: food security and livelihoods, agriculture policies markets and value chains, resilience, land, and proven ability to analyse complex contexts and food security data and analysis at national, regional or global levels
· An understanding of how to use policy analysis, research, lobbying, public campaigning, media, communications and alliance-building to influence a political agenda, proven experience of engaging with and influencing decision-makers, and sound political judgment and sensitivity in both development and humanitarian contexts.
· Fluency in written/oral English or French and working knowledge of the other one
· Enthusiasm for and commitment to Oxfam International’s values and mission, and commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all advocacy work
· Ability and willingness to travel including in remote and conflict affected areas
Desirable
· Experience of developing and managing fundraising proposals
· Knowledge of food, trade, markets, marketing and agricultural systems practised in West Africa
· An understanding of African, preferably West African campaigns, movements and civil society organisations, and of the functioning and relationships of key players in development, including Southern governments, donor governments, international institutions, and civil society
· Knowledge of recognised minimum humanitarian standards (Sphere, code of conduct) and understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction Frameworks
Key Behavioural Competencies (based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)
Competencies
Description
Decisiveness
We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing
We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organisation We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility
We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building
We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organisation.
Listening
We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear, and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability
We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking
We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organisational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment
We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting
We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness
We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling
We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support. We give more freedom and demonstrate belief and trust, underpinned with appropriate support.
To submit your application, please forward a letter of application and your CV at:
RecruitmentWAF@OxfamIntermon.org by 18.00 GMT on Sunday 16th April, 2017
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