Closing date: 10th June 2021 @ 23:59 BST
Interviews: w/c 5th July 2021
Location: Based in Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: Fixed Term, 4 years
Salary and Benefits: Internal Job grade: B1
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our values**: Equality, Courage, Solidarity, Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness,**
Oxfam came to Nigeria in 1960s, left in the 1970s after the oil boom and returned again in the 2000s at the advent of democracy. Our vision is a Nigeria without inequality and poverty, and where every voice counts. Oxfam Nigeria’s mission is to strengthen and empower civil society to help shape a Nigeria without inequality and poverty. We will realise our vision by focusing on achieving three interconnected country goals: 1) an active and engaged civil society that is able to help strengthen governance, transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors; 2) Women are able to realise their full and equal rights and potential, and to remain free from violence; and 3) Increased income and sustainable food systems for poor people.
*The Role
The Country Director will be responsible to implement Oxfam Vision which aims to create a stronger Oxfam that is globally coordinated and relevant in every country in which we work. With support from the Country Governance Groups and the Regional Director, the Country Director will deliver the new and exciting Oxfam Strategic Framework (2020-30) which aims to create a stronger but humble Oxfam that is part of a diversified and globally balanced network. He/she will lead in positioning Oxfam in Nigeria as an effective and partner led agency of influence that is meaningfully connected to the struggles of the Nigerians and that of the ECOWAS region and African continent to reduce the injustice of poverty.
*What we are looking for
In order to help drive and deliver this ambitious vision in Nigeria we are currently seeking an outstanding and distinctive Country Director. This leader will have demonstrable strategic and creative leadership, management and coordination skills in a network setting, a multi-cultural worldview and understand the systemic challenges and strengths of being a global organization.
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English are essential.
Please see the full Job Description for more information.
What we offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.
Should we offer you employment, such offer will be subject to satisfactory employment references and to any checks relevant to your role, including counter-terrorism checks. Please also note that Oxfam participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector (‘Scheme’). Under this Scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of that Scheme. For details of the scheme please click here https://schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme **
*We are committed to ensuring diversity within our organization and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile and respond to the screening questions in the application process.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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