Project Assistant

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

The Role:

The role of the Project Assistant is to implement the Gender programmes in the camps and the host communities where Oxfam’s country programme is supporting the partners to implement extensive Gender Activities. The post holder will work closely with Oxfam’s WASH, Food Security and Protection team to ensure an integrated gender programme delivery, Gender mainstreaming so that the protection of rights and needs of women, girls and men and boys are engaged at the camp level. The Project Assistant will also work closely with other service providers at host communities and camps to ensure programme coordination. This position is expected to deliver effective, efficient and timely management of the gender programme in the camp and other areas by proving regular technical support and operational guidance to gender groups and Community Base Volunteers (CBVs) in the camp.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a sincere and skilled individual of Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other related background with a minimum of two years of practical experience in gender activities. The post holder should have expertise in implementing field activities related to gender and preventing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This position will help to facilitate different sessions/training/events and referral works. The post holder should have a good understanding of gender context in emergency and its different impacts on women and men, girls and boys. The post holder will also collaborate with other programme teams and agencies to mainstream gender programme. Moreover, the person should have excellent Knowledge of the feminist principles, standards of gender in emergencies & protection, including GBV guiding principles, Safe Spaces for females and other transformative tools and approaches for transformative gender changes.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Rohingya response programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields etc., and it offers training and development opportunities, fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. Job Type: Fixed Term up to 31 August 2022 with the possibility of extension.

Salary & Benefits: BDT. 438459 per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. hardship allowance, medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

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

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers 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. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. OR

Go to:

For external applicants:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk

• For internal applicants:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal

• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT8385 to complete the online application process

• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date.

Application deadline: 28 March 2022.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.