Kenya: Economic Justice Programme Officer

Economic Justice Programme Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year

LEVEL: D1 National

OXFAM is one of the world's leading agencies enabling people affected by injustice, poverty and natural disasters to reclaim power over their circumstances. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, OXFAM combines public campaigning, emergency response work and long-term development programmes for lasting change. The OXFAM Pan Africa programme promotes active citizenship, effective national governance and the realization and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human rights. We work with social movements, CSOs and their coalitions, the African Union and Governments to influence, popularise and implement key international and continental policy standards, pledges and human rights instruments. We also support a strong and autonomous Pan Africa campaigning force of coalitions, alliances and social movements around their own objectives.

The Role

You will facilitate coordination with regional and national teams, develop and implement Pan African advocacy initiatives on key economic justice priorities, especially sustainable agriculture, land rights and climate change. The post holder will initiate and develop research and analysis related to economic justice issues, regional and national Economic Justice Leads and livelihoods advisers, and research, programme and public policy teams in affiliates. You will collaborate with other campaign actions including popular mobilisation. Travel will involve lobby visits to key capitals globally in coordination with Oxfam and affiliate colleagues, to build relationships with key delegations.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree in economics, political science and/or relevant social science subject from a recognised institution. A Masters degree relevant to economic or social rights is an added advantage. Expertise on Sustainable Agriculture, Land Rights and Climate Change issues is essential. Knowledge of African Union organs, structures, processes and policies is needed. In-depth experience in developing and driving strategy, particularly on advocacy, working with and/or understanding of African governments and civil societies is needed in this role. You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills. You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to speak and write in English.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link: http://bit.ly/1zxVdZR

Closing Date 20 November 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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