Governance Assistant

Interviews: 2nd, 3rd and 4th October 2019
Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya – Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Kenya
Contract: 6-months fixed-term
Salary: in line with Oxfam Values

The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Governance Assistant to complement the Governance Team. Reporting to the Governance Manager, this role will be supporting the team to manage the corporate governance cycle and provide logistical and administrative support to key meetings of the Oxfam International boards and committees. They will provide administrative support for legal, regulatory and financial tasks, support the dissemination of governance information across the global confederation, and provide dedicated logistical support to the Oxfam International Chair. You will need to be able to work flexibly including long hours as and when required in preparation for board meetings.**
Please see the job description for further details.
What we’re looking for
Our next Governance Assistant will require a range of skills and experience. They should hold a professional or academic qualification in governance or demonstrate strong experience in that area. They should be organized and detail-oriented, work and communicate well as part of a multi-locational team and with a broad range of stakeholders, be forward thinking and good with systems and problem-solving. Strong numeracy and computer literacy are essential skills for this role.**
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference by contributing to projects focused on reviewing and strengthening Oxfam International Governance. This role would suit someone looking to build experience in governance as you will also have the opportunity to learn about Oxfam governance, processes and structures.We offer a fair salary and benefits package and the chance to work with a diverse group of passionate people globally.