THEMATIC AND INNOVATION ADVISOR - GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.
Details / requirements:
THEMATIC AND INNOVATION ADVISOR - GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
"Applicable for Nepali Nationals Only"
Level: C2
Duration: Fixed term contract until March 2020
Location: Kathmandu
The Role:
The Thematic and Innovation Advisor - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (TIA-GESI) provides specialized technical advice on GESI to all programmes and is responsible for mainstreaming GESI.
TIA-GESI will lead on proposal development to increase the funding portfolio of Gender and Social Justice (GSJ) department. The GESI TIA will create together with internal and external stakeholders the innovation that Oxfam is seeking in its project to reach impact@ scale. Also, s/he will as well act as liaison with government on subject of GESI.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:
•Master’s degree, preferably in social sciences/human rights/women and gender studies or related humanities field with a focus on gender equality and women's rights/empowerment.
•5 years of progressively responsible experience in women-specific and gender issues, gender planning, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming and promotion of gender equality and social inclusion
•Technical knowledge in Gender Equity and Social inclusion, gender mainstreaming, gender budgeting and rights based programming.
•People and networking skills
Along with this, for this role we are looking for someone with strong creative mind that is capable to invent new ways of working that increases impact at scale and make innovations happen. Excellent English writing skills with the capability to write quality fundraising proposal, GESI practice documents and case studies. Knowledge of and experience of working in Nepal and South Asia and with the government, donors, and civil society will be an added advantage.
We offer:
This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Nepal to act as a key in integrating GESI in all its programmes and create opportunities to grow the portfolio of GSJ and Oxfam Nepal as a whole.
We offer the opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WaSH, Livelyhood, DRR and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consist of fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
How to apply:
To Apply, please refer to the link below:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/9953/description
Applications for the above position can be sent by 13 January 2019.
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
This post is subject to a range of screening checks.
Overview
| Category | Business Development |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | Please check details below. |
| Education | Please check details below. |
| Posted Date | 01 Jan, 2019 |
| Apply Before | 13 Jan, 2019 |
| City | Lalitpur |
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