Closing date: 26th January 2018 @ 23:59 GMT (Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.)Interviews: 12-23rd FebruaryLocation: Based in Nairobi (Geographical area covered: Global)Contract: Fixed term (2 years), with possibility of extensionSalary: Approx. KES 8,230,000 gross per annum (negotiable depending on experience) plus pension and agreed relocation cost
This post will be part of the OI Secretariat Strategy, Confederation Development and Governance team.
Department Purpose
To drive Oxfam International’s strategic vision and ‘global balance’ agenda through inspiring thought leadership; effective engagement with both internal and external stakeholders (with a focus on the global south) to leverage existing expertise and other resources; and purposeful integration of the strategy, confederation development and governance functions for maximum confederation impact and visibility.
Team Purpose
To lead and coordinate efforts to engage Oxfam staff and board members in creating a truly global organization and ‘worldwide influencing network’ that is rooted in the countries where it works; and achieves impact at scale by being responsive, legitimate and accountable to its stakeholders. This includes facilitating integrated confederation-wide support to the development of new Southern Affiliates; creating space for other confederation development models and diversity of southern voice in Oxfam’s global planning and decision making; and supporting small and medium affiliate capacity across regions to effectively influence, fundraise and contribute to Oxfam’s mission.
The Role
Oxfam International is looking for an Associate Director – Confederation Development to help drive, as part of a small global team, implementation of Oxfam’s ‘global balance’ vision; oversee the development of new Oxfam members; develop and support small and medium affiliates across regions; and act as strategic partner for confederation development in the management of the Oxfam Investment Fund.
Fluency in English required and competence in Spanish and/or French is desirable.
