Programme Officer- Advocacy and Influencing |
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a passion for transboundary advocacy and influencing activities towards an inclusive and accountable water governance system?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in implementing project activities at local and national levels?
Do you have a graduation-level degree in Disaster Management, Geography, Journalism, Environmental Science, Social Science, or a subject closely related to environment and climate change?
Do you have a sound understanding of Bangladesh's context of climate change's impact on riparian communities?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!
The Role:
The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate cooperation among stakeholders related to the governance of transboundary rivers in Ganges – Brahmaputra – Meghna River basins. This includes collaboration with multi-stakeholders from the government, private sector, civil society, and grassroots communities.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who will work to navigate change at the local and national levels towards an inclusive and accountable water governance system that would have a positive impact on transboundary advocacy and influencing activities with Oxfam programmes.
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 Climate Justice & Natural Resource Rights team to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their field and offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Location: Dhaka (with field visits as per requirement).
Job type: Fixed Term.
Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam National D2 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.
How to apply:
- Go to: for external applicants:
- For internal applicants:
- Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT 10040 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: 25 November 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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