HEAD OF GENDER JUSTICE AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have strong experience in popular mobilization and research with an edge of expertise in feminist research methodology, policy advocacy, and campaigning?
Do you have proven quality experience in gender justice and inclusion work at national and international NGOs or relevant organisations for at least 8 years out of which 4 years in managerial role
Do you have specialist knowledge of gender equality, care economy, feminist leadership building, women at formal and informal work, feminist localisation, Gender in Emergencies, and engaging men and boys in gender equality in theory and practice in a development and humanitarian context?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!
The role:
The position will lead the Gender Justice and Social Inclusion thematic work of Oxfam in Bangladesh. The Head of Gender Justice and Social Inclusion will focus on delivering the following areas –
- Establish and strengthen the women workers’ forums, women’s rights-based organizations, and community-level leadership platforms for women.
- Skills development for women. This includes life, livelihood, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills.
- Creating access to the market for community-based women entrepreneurs, caregivers, and other women professionals/ workers in the informal sector.
- Develop and implement the program on ‘valuing women’s work’ to ensure justified compensation and rights of women in the formal and informal sectors.
The position holder will ensure the programmes are gender transformative and feminist principles are enshrined in every way of doing business in Oxfam in Bangladesh.
What we are looking for:
The Head of Gender Justice and Social Inclusion ensures relevant technical support to implement actions aligning with the Gender Justice theme and gender mainstreaming in the Oxfam Strategic Plan, program, and thematic strategies.
The position will provide technical and methodological support to Oxfam in Bangladesh Country programme that includes the Rohingya response and other thematic pillars in relation to gender work and transformative leadership of underprivileged and underrepresented groups. S/he shall actively contribute to defining strategies advancing inclusion work through design, implementation, research, partnership, alliance building and advocacy initiatives. S/he shall provide leadership in cross-learning and knowledge generation for thematic alignment in relation to Oxfam’s gender strategic priorities across the organization. One of the key focuses of this role will be contributing to positioning Oxfam as a ‘Thought Leader’ in the gender justice and social inclusion spectrum.
Key Attributes:
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
- Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
We offer:
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Bangladesh, to act as key contributor to our Programme team to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their fields and offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with travel to field and partner locations)
Job type: Fixed Term
Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam National C1 pay band with other benefits e.g., medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance.
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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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.
[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]
How to apply
- Go to, for external applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
- Go to, for internal applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
- Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT9507 complete the online application process
- Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06 MAY 2023
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty. Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam
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