Gender Justice Project Coordinator
Level C2 National
Contract type: 2 Years Fixed Term
Salary: Ksh279,916 gross per month plus other competitive benefits
To be based in Nairobi Kenya
The Oxfam Pan Africa Programme works with CSOs and their coalitions, the African Union and Governments to popularise, advocate for and implement key international and continental policy standards, pledges and human rights instruments nationally.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Gender Justice Project Coordinator to manage and ensure delivery of programme objectives, meet donor requirements, ensure programme learning is effective, engage with external institutions for learning and influence. The role also provides appropriate management advice to programme staff based on an understanding of agreed management strategies. The role supports country and regional programme co-ordinators and their teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of projects’ deliverables with timely reporting.
The Person
In addition to a Masters degree in Gender and Women’s Studies, Law, International Relations and/or a relevant degree, you will have demonstrated experience in programme management and coordination of complex programmes. You will bring proven experience of working on gender equality issues with ability to apply underpinning knowledge in day to day work. You will also have experience of using regional and international legal frameworks (with particular emphasis o the Maputo Protocol) in support of women’s rights in day to day programme work. It is essential to have proven experience of managing and mitigating risk in multi-country programmes. You will posses excellent communication, facilitation and representation skills with ability to represent Oxfam at a strategic level and in high profile environments. You are committed to promoting gender equity and diversity, and will show an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
HOW TO APPLY:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply onlineusing this link to apply: http://bit.ly/1EDuhKx
The closing date is: 03 May 2015.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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