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.