Policy Lead - Nepal

Job posted by: Oxfam GB - UK - Mon, 18 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK

Deadline Mon, 1 Jun 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Nepal

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Policy Lead

 

Oxfam Great Britain

 

Closing Date: 1 June 2015

 

Salary: £26,364 - £31,010 per annum net, (net salary means that Oxfam GB will meet the tax and

social security liabilities of post-holder in addition to net salary)

 

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months

 

Hours: Full Time – 40 per week

 

Location: Nepal

 

Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. As an Oxfam employee, you will join a team of professionals that is part of the international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in 94 countries. As part of a global movement for change, we are working together to end world poverty and injustice.

 

This is an opportunity to lead Oxfam’s humanitarian policy and advocacy work for Nepal following the April 2015 earthquake, supporting the delivery of campaigns, advocacy and media work nationally, regionally and globally.

 

We are looking for a person who has

 

  • Practical experience of humanitarian work with a good understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working
  • Proven track record in policy/advocacy, influencing government, donors or other organisations through advocacy at national and or international levels
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a variety of cultural contexts. 
  • Clear understanding of and a commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  • Training and capacity building skills and ability to support programme staff to take on advocacy work
  • Excellent inter-personal and teamwork skills and an ability to build good relations both internally and externally

 

Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those short-listed for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

 

Applications must be submitted through our online system. For further information about the role and to apply please go to: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/policy-lead---nepal-int1496/2588/description/

All applications must be submitted in English and include an English CV.

 

 

 



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