Re-advertised ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS OFFICER

[Kirkuk,Iraq ]

ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS OFFICER- GENDER

 

Closing date: –  Until the position is filled

Interview date: – On Rolling Basis

Vacancy reference: – INT7477 – Advocacy and Campaigns Officer

 

About Oxfam

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 the international confederation Oxfam.

Our Team

Oxfam’s programme has been established in 2014 in response to the ISIS conflict in Iraq. Oxfam implemented activities during the past few years was built around the delivery of 3 main areas: A) Lifesaving humanitarian assistance b) Recovery assistance, and C) Promotion of Women Rights.

1. Lifesaving humanitarian assistance: to newly displaced populations residing in camps or host communities. The bulk of this work was done around the Mosul Operation with activities implemented in the governorates of Erbil, Salah Al Din and Ninewa. Activities included: Establishment/rehabilitation of safe water (boreholes, repair of infrastructure); Emergency water supply (distribution of water through trucking and bottled water); Setting up water tanks and networks in camps; Distribution of hygiene items; construction of latrines; Cash for Work opportunities inside the camps to allow construction work and solid waste management; and Distribution of emergency winterization kits.
2. Recovery assistance: to returnees, local host communities and IDPs to recover from the post-conflict and to cope with protracted displacement. The main activities implemented under this area of work included: Rehabilitation of water infrastructure; Supporting local authorities to rehabilitate essential public services (schools and hospitals); Grants to returnees to recover damaged businesses; Provision of livestock to support farmers; Cash for Work opportunities contributing to income for vulnerable families and supporting rehabilitation of infrastructure of public interest (irrigation canals, main roads).
3. Promotion of Women Rights: through contributing to the implementation of the National Plan for 1325 UN Resolution, and economic empowerment of women through provision of training and grants to establish/rehabilitate businesses.

In order to serve these three objectives, Oxfam work aimed to integrate the following key sectors together for every intervention in a given location:

1-Water Sanitation and Hygiene

2-Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods

3-Non-food-Items and Shelter

4-Protection of lives and rights of civilians

5- Gender Justice

6-Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

7-Advocacy and Media work

 

Job Purpose

As part of the Oxfam Gender Justice team in Iraq, the Advocacy and Campaigns Officer will be responsible for supporting activities under the project “Women and Girls Rebuilding a New Iraq” in Kirkuk and Diyala governorates.

Core Details

Location:	Kirkuk with frequent travels to Diyala on need basis.
Salary:	As Per Oxfam Salary Scale
Internal Grade:	D2
Division	Fixed	Job Family:
Contract type:	National – Fixed Term.
Hours of work:	40 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage
This role reports to:	Kirkuk Programme Manager Matrix to: Project Manager
Staff reporting to this post:	None
Annual budget  for the post:	Not Applicable
Key relationships/ interactions:	Programmes, Policy and Communication team in Kirkuk and Erbil
Screening checks:	All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Programme implementation and monitoring

• Work closely with gender officers in the continued implementation of gender justice programming activities in Kirkuk and Diyala governorates in order to advance advocacy related outputs and outcomes.
• Identify key Women’s Rights Organisations, Women rights activists, social media activist, women leaders and existing networks of WROs that the project can partner with and support to implement advocacy and campaigns at all levels.
• Under the guidance of the project management and Policy, Advocacy, and Communications (PAC) department, support in the development of the advocacy IEC materials for different project outputs to enhance the projects visibility.
• Facilitate creation of link between existing community committees/structure with other project stakeholders including key interlocutors.
• Contribute to the documentation of advocacy and campaigns work through the development of different products (such as video, infographics, blog posts, etc.)
• Work with WROs, WROs networks and alliances, women leaders to develop effective advocacy products such as videos, photo essays and blogs.
• Work closely with the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications department to ensure that all advocacy work is in line with Oxfam in Iraq influencing objectives and aligns with Oxfam’s regional and global campaigns including #iMatter and Enough!

Partners’ support and capacity building

• Conduct advocacy and campaigns trainings with WROs, WROs networks and alliances, women leaders and other community groups.
• Follow up advocacy and campaign plans from partners and WRO networks to ensure that local advocacy bolsters these actions where relevant.
• Participate in project coordination mechanisms to inform partners, WRO networks and other stakeholders about advocacy work.
• With guidance from the project manager, facilitate exchange learning between WROs, partners and other project stakeholders;

Gender mainstreaming in Oxfam programming

• Attend relevant meetings on promoting gender equality,, such as the GBV Task force meetings.
• Participate in gender analyses and other gender specific assessments for programming and advocacy.
• Support the inclusion of gender equality interventions into all aspects of Oxfam Iraq programme planning, implementation and reviews.
• Participate in organizing and facilitating training and sensitization sessions on the linkages between advocacy and gender for staff, partners and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications department to deliver work that supports country programme priorities link to international days supporting gender equality observed annually.
• Frequent travel to the field is required for this position.
• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values, including the promotion of gender justice.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality of all people, protection of vulnerable groups and wellbeing.

 

Reporting & Project support

• Together with staff in Gender Justice team, prepare weekly updates, monthly and quarterly progress reports for donors and other external use.
• Engage in continuous review and flag out any challenges in following project workplans. Proactively suggest solutions for improvement to the Project Manager to address identified challenges.
• Support translation and interpretation from English to Kurdish, English to Arabic, Arabic to Kurdish and vice versa when needed.

Skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

• University/College qualification in the relevant field (e.g. Gender studies, social sciences or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Experience of working with/supporting local partners.
• Experience in working with community volunteers and committees.
• Experience in delivering capacity building and training of local actors.
• An understanding and sensitivity to conflict, poverty, rights-based approach gender and diversity issues, and Do No Harm principle.
• Personal qualities that ensure effective work with communities as well as self-management, including flexibility, respect for others, and sense of humour.
• Demonstrated capacity of social and communication skills and ability to work with others and as part of the team.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English, Arabic and Kurdish.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to think innovatively and operate strategically.
• Willingness and eager to learn about organizational and financial procedures.
• Commitment to a rights-based approach, gender equality and protection.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural team.
• Flexibility, stamina and ability to work under pressure and beyond regular working hours if necessary.
• Willingness to work in insecure environments and a high level of adaptability and initiative.
• Willingness and fitness to travel and stay in the field for sustained periods of time.
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage.

This job description is not incorporated into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussions with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate the achievements of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review process.

 

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.

OXFAM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

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.

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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.