Oxfam Great Britain Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Oxfam Great Britain Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job PurposeTo support policy and advocacy work under the AGRA project and other Oxfam programs as required.
This will involve working closely with program team to lead documentation of good practices and generating lessons for scaling.
This influencing work, which will include in-country lobbying, external representation and alliance building to facilitate ownership of program/project results and including sectoral priorities and strategies.
The post-holder will liaise with Oxfam’s regional and global campaign colleagues, contributing to strategies at these levels as appropriate.
The other focus area is that the post-holder is expected to generate policy brief, at the end of AGRA project execution, that will inform policies and strategies of agriculture sector. The policy brief will be prepared based on the evidences generated from project interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of the project’s influencing strategy
Lead the implementation of the project’s influencing strategy in line with project objectives
Work closely with the project coordinator, project staff, and project consortium members (SEPDA & ASE) to understand the risks in delivering influencing work and develop a robust risk analysis and mitigation strategy
Provide policy leadership, advice, and guidance to the project and livelihood program team, demonstrating expert knowledge of the relevant policy environment, and analysis and innovative solutions to a wide range of issues
Work with OUS (project donor) campaigns team to ensure there are strong synergies and get support/buy-in
Work closely with media and programme colleagues, the regional campaigns team to ensure messages are consistent, coherent and have an impact, and are based on a sound gender analysis
Participate in food system calls updating on country context, influencing opportunities, and input into regional and global campaign strategies
Lead on the collection and dissemination of key project information, and represent the project externally with allies, partners, and other stakeholders
Participate in meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resources and other regional key sectors, AGRA country team, and project consortium members in close coordination with project coordinator
Represent the project with allies, partners, and other external stakeholders, building alliances and conducting lobbying activities, using well-developed influencing and negotiating skills
Regularly and proactively share key information and project updates and analysis with the project team, at the national and regional levels
Keep project team up to date with significant and emerging issues through regular communications on policy issues relevant to the Ethiopia agriculture sector
Lead the development of quality policy and influencing outputs
Develop quality policy and advocacy products through compiling evidence, lessons, case stories including regularly updated policy lines, talking points, briefings, letters, blogs, and lobby notes as required
Ensure that evidence collected, used for the preparation of policy brief for the betterment of the agricultural sector,
Work with allies with relevant sectors and project consortium to develop quality joint products as required and in line with Oxfam’s strategy
Other
Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff safety health and wellbeing principles.
Depending on the situation, the post holder may be asked
to perform other tasks as requested by the Manager.
Your commitment to Oxfam
Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff health and wellbeing principles
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.
Organisational Values
Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
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Job Requirements
Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies
Essential
Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor of Science in relevant fields including agriculture extension and communication, rural development studies, agricultural economics, development studies, etc from a recognized university/college or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required that can bring added value.
Relevant 5 years of experience preferably in an international NGO,
Experience in policy and advocacy, including networking and alliance building with other agencies in areas of agriculture or rural development
Proven ability in developing and implementing influencing strategies
Excellent representational skills, and experience of meetings with senior decision-makers
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Ability to produce engaging, accessible, and in-depth contextual and policy analysis for a variety of audiences.
Has a wide-ranging network across different stakeholders and government, regions, and other partners
Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to and evidence of promoting gender equity
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines, including after work hours as necessary
Collaborative, supportive, and effective team player with strong interpersonal skills; able to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally
Sound understanding of the economic (agriculture sector policies and strategies), social and political context in Ethiopia, poverty, and development,
Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam and commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
Willingness to travel to project sites and to other Oxfam’s program areas as required
Desirable
Experience in complex and insecure environments working in humanitarian and long-term development contexts with diverse teams.
Understanding of agriculture sector policies and strategies
Previous experience in Ethiopia and knowledge of the country’s context and the dynamism
Familiarity with Oxfam’s priorities and development and humanitarian programme work is an advantage
Politically astute, with a good understanding of key external organisations, how they operate and make decisions, and the country development context.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam Great Britain Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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