Project Officer-South South Cooperation at Oxfam South Africa 126 views0 applications

Oxfam South Africa (OZA) is looking for a qualified individual who will assist in all areas related to the South South Cooperation Project. The individual will be expected to provide support in the project design, implementation of advocacy, policy and research activities.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The post you are applying for must be clearly indicated in the email subject line
• Application must be accompanied by a CV and Cover Letter
• Refer to the Vacancy Announcement for more details on the responsibilities of the role

Interested candidates should send their applications to [email protected]

Oxfam South Africa’s purpose is to work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. We are an Affiliate member of Oxfam International, a global confederation of 20 Affiliates working together in more than 90 countries across all regions of the world for a just world without poverty.

All our work is led by three core values:

1. Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.

 

2. Accountability. We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.

 

3. Diversity and Inclusiveness. We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

OXFAM SOUTH AFRICA’S PURPOSE

Mobilising people’s power for justice and lived freedom.

[To work at multiple levels of society for lasting solutions, challenging the systems and structures of power which perpetuate poverty and inequality, and intervene in practical ways to end suffering where needed.]

TEAM PURPOSE:

To provide leadership, coordinate and manage the development and delivery of advocacy, policy engagement and research for OZA’s South-South Cooperation Programme. OZA’s project on South-South Cooperation is part of a larger BRICSAMIT Global Leap Programme, which seeks to influence targeted governments from the BRICSAMIT region to adopt and implement pro-poor, pro-equity (including gender equality/women’s rights) and sustainable development policies and practices in global processes.  These include:  BRICS, G20 and South-South Cooperation (role of SA an emerging donor/partner). The project also entails influencing the development of new

Southern-led multi-lateral development banks such as the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).

JOB PURPOSE

The role of the Project Officer is to assist in all areas related to the SSC project, which includes project design and implementation of advocacy, policy and research activities.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Advocacy/Policy Engagement

 Coordinate advocacy and policy engagement activities within the SSC programme related to SA development cooperation; BRICS/NDB (New Development Bank); the G20; and other areas as required.

Research

 Coordinate research with partners on SSC project, including design of a new research project on Women’s Economic Empowerment both at national level and with other BRICSAMIT participating countries.

Multi-stakeholder Relations

 

• Develop and build CSO partners and networks (national and global); think-tank/academic institutions; media; government officials; and, consultancies.
• Wide range of communication and representation both internally with country, regional and OI staff, in addition to outside parties including national and international media, public events and government officials.

Meeting/Event Coordination

 

 Convene CSO partner meetings, multi-stakeholder meetings / dialogues; lobby meetings; and, other events as required.

 

Project Management

 

 Project design and implementation, management of consultancies, partnership relations, meeting/events coordination; internal / donor reporting; and, other tasks.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

 

• Proven analytical and conceptual thinking, particularly in research and policy analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing advocacy programmes and initiatives
• Understanding and familiarity with policy processes, ideally derived from personal experience.
• Strong organisational and personal management skills with the ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English.
• Good knowledge of and experience with managing donor funded projects with experience in financial management, project budgeting, and budget monitoring.
• A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility.
• Ability and willingness to travel and to work extra hours as necessary

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic qualifications: minimum undergraduate degree preferably in development studies, economics, business or human rights.
• Minimum 3-years work experience working in the NGO sector.
• Experience in human rights, gender studies and/or sustainable development an advantage.