The Role

Oxfam International Geneva Office is looking for an advocacy advisor to coordinate our policy and advocacy in Geneva focused on local humanitarian leadership and humanitarian finance. The role will advocate for reforming the humanitarian system to improve donor, UN and INGO policies for localisation, and address barriers for funding diverse local organisations.

Who we’re looking for

The role aims at achieving systemic change in the humanitarian system to make aid more equitable and locally led.

The key tasks of the successful applicant will include:

• Support and coordination of advocacy towards UN Agencies and institutional donors on Localisation and Humanitarian Finance with Oxfam affiliate and UN Account colleagues:
  • Lead particular areas of work for Oxfam in Geneva on local humanitarian leadership and humanitarian finance, to identify and develop opportunities for advocacy together with local and national humanitarian organisations, including advocacy and campaigning as relevant.
  • Identify gaps and needs regarding humanitarian finance, humanitarian system reform, local humanitarian leadership policy and contribute to policy development with the relevant teams;
  • The position will work with national/ local humanitarian organisations to identify and jointly address barriers to participation in humanitarian leadership. This will include working with national/ local NGOs on research for influencing, policy and advocacy products, launch and dissemination; and will engage with relevant Geneva-based advocacy targets.
• Coordinate and provide support to relevant research and evidence production on Localisation and Humanitarian Finance with Development Initiatives and Overseas Development Institute and other stakeholders. This including project management through the Oxfam publication process.
  • Engagement with stakeholders including SCHR, NEAR, Charter for Change, START, Development Initiatives, Overseas Development Institute and others
  • Engage with relevant Geneva-based donors (e.g. UNDP), in liaison with Oxfam's institutional fundraisers, to increase Oxfam's humanitarian and nexus footprint.
• Identify and represent Oxfam in policy discussions and coordinating spaces in Geneva on humanitarian finance, humanitarian system reform, local humanitarian leadership, inclusion and human rights issues when required.
  • Network, coordinating inputs and developing products for global policy processes such as the Grand Bargain
  • Develop advocacy to promote reform of the humanitarian system in line with grand bargain commitments for inclusion of local humanitarian organisations in key humanitarian spaces including in Humanitarian Country Teams (HCTs) and clusters, and in processes including Humanitarian Needs Overviews (HNOs) and Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs).
• Act as the liaison with Oxfam’s country offices and affiliates – including those participating in the project – and national and local partners, to create space in policy dialogue in international forums.
  • This includes setting up bilateral meetings with policy-makers, organising events, supporting development of talking points and other products, coordinating media and social media for partners.
  • Provide technical advice and support to country programs and partners on how to engage in policy fora in Geneva.
• Contributes to internal and external communications and fundraising of the work of Oxfam International in Geneva on humanitarian reform and funding

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to advocate for fundamental change of the humanitarian system, into one which is more fair, locally led and efficient. It will build contacts with local organizations and Oxfam staff across the humanitarian system to tackle key issues in meeting needs. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment. An indicative salary for this role would be approximately 90,000 CHF per annum though the exact salary will be based on the seniority and experience of the candidate.

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter Here, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization 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.

Please see below for the Job Description:

https://oxfam.box.com/s/pjwyupgq825rv2gpt5mj4h4drx054rg4

Please submit your application at the link below

https://oxfam.app.box.com/f/65504cc7379d4c44a824b2a739e92e21