The Role
The Gender Justice and Social Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support in developing and implementing of the gender justice and social inclusion thematic programme in line with the overall Oxfam Strategic Plan, program, Gender thematic strategies and Programming guidelines.
S/he will provide technical and methodological support to Oxfam Bangladesh Country programmes in gender mainstreaming and transformative leadership. S/he shall proactively support to develop new concept note, designing and implementing projects, managing partnership, alliance building and advocacy initiatives.
One of the key focus of this role will be proactively contributing in resource mobilisation. S/he will support to design new business model for Gender Justice and Social Inclusion Programme in collaboration with the Business Development and Program Quality team, to identify new funding sources and generate concept notes and proposals in line with the gender thematic strategies.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a competent person to provide technical support to Oxfam in Bangladesh’s Climate Justice & Natural Resources Rights portfolio which is at the centre of all programmes and projects as well as to position Oxfam as an expert organization in the arena of climate justice & natural resources at the national level.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required
Educational Requirements
- A Master’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, environmental engineering, geography and environment, climate change and development, development studies or a closely related field, preferably in water resources engineering, economics, political science.
Experience Requirements
Essential
- At least 5 years of working experience on implementing Climate Justice and Natural Resources Rights programmes, initiatives and campaigns at national and international NGOs or relevant organisations;
- Specialist knowledge of gender equality, the rights of women and girls and engaging men and boys in gender equality in theory and in practice in development and humanitarian context;
- Extensive experience of working with gender mainstreaming in development programming including programme development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience on generating new project ideas in line with contemporary issues, designing projects, and resource mobilisation;
- Demonstrable people and budget management skills;
- Good communication, facilitation and representation skills.
Desirable
- Clear knowledge and understanding about the national and international process of women’s movement, protocols, instruments which preserving and protecting women rights and entitlements;
- Ability to build effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and different levels of seniority;
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and see and act upon opportunities and build network and partnerships;
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Economic Justice & natural resource rights issues, to act as a key contributor to Economic Justice Programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their own fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply
How to apply (please edit ‘how to apply’ as required)
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. OR
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience in xxx. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
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