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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.
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The Role
Oxfam International Pan Africa Program is looking for a Women’s Land Rights Programme Assistant to directly implement the “Women’s Land Rights for Inclusive Development and Growth in Africa” project activities in Kenya and deliver the communications, media and advocacy aspect of the project in the target countries.
What we are looking for
Our next Women’s Land Rights Programme Assistant will require a range of skills and experience: significant knowledge of broader justice issues; and experience in promoting women’s rights including women’s land and property rights at national and regional level. The successful candidate will provide thought leadership on the communications, media and advocacy component of the WIDGRA project and support project countries on the same. S/he should hold previous experience in high level advocacy and policy influencing work at national, regional and international level. In addition, they should have experience in supporting external media and communications work, with established contacts and networks on media in Africa.
S/he should possess knowledge and skills on the use of new media and social media to further advocacy and outreach goals, while directly with women beneficiaries and partners in multi-country advocacy programmes
Our offer to you
This is an exciting opportunity for a women’s land rights advocacy and to lead on the implementation of project activities in Kenya. In addition, this opportunity provides exposure for further advocacy, communications and media engagement at national, regional and continental level in support of women’s land rights.
To view the full job description please click here
How to apply:
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please use ‘Name_CV’ and ‘Name_cover letter’ when sending your application to the following email address: [email protected].
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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.
Shortlisted candidates will usually be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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