Executive Coordinator to the Executive Director 127 views0 applications

• Interviews: TBC
• Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Kenya
• Contract: 3-months fixed-term with possibility of extension
• Salary: in line with Oxfam Values

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 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

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.

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.

The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for an Executive Coordinator to the Executive Director to provide administration support to the Executive Director by preparing all travel related administration, i.e booking travel, accommodation, organizing visas, and itineraries and prepares all the ED’s expense claims.

Please see the job description for further details.

What we’re looking for

This role requires proven, excellent administrative, coordination and time management skills, particularly the Ability to manage a combination of time pressure, and a depth of preparation and complexity around scheduling (particularly regarding travel). This role also require proven ability to take the initiative and organize work pro-actively, ability to work in a changing environment involving high pressure at times, ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to work with a group of passionate people with fair pay and competitive benefits package.