Policy Lead - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxfam GB

Oxfam GB

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have strong experience influencing policy on poverty and inequality?_
Are you an experienced and nurturing people manager with a commitment to feminist leadership?_
Do you want to help set the direction of policy and advocacy focus for a leading antipoverty organisation?_

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

_ The Role:

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Oxfam GB is looking for
a Policy Lead to lead a team of expert policy advisers covering issues such as climate justice, women's economic justice, humanitarian policy as well as wider inequality issues and UK development policy.*****This role will be responsible for the effective line management and coordination of the team, investing in the skills of each to be highly effective advocates in their areas of expertise. The postholder will also exercise those skills themselves, acting as a high-level spokesperson, analyst and advocate for Oxfam in UK and global decision-making spaces.

The role is significant in helping to ensure there is coherence and synergy in Oxfam's policy analysis, and that it is rooted in research and in the experience of our partners.

It will involve working as part of the wider Oxfam confederation to build consensus on transformative policy and advocacy strategies.

_ What we are looking for:
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Experience as a policy specialist, with strong analytical skills, and good knowledge of up-to-date debates, ideally in global inequality, development financing, or wider economic justice issues.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, combining an accessible style with rigorous analytical skills
Proven sound judgement in complex situations
Experience managing performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and / or workplaces
Ability to contribute to ways of working and culture in the Policy team that values multiple talents and specialism and ensure adaptability across the team
Good understanding. commitment and ideally experience embedding and continuously learning to embed a decolonial, safe, antiracist, intersectional feminist and partner led approach in your work.

Desirable

Experience in influencing and understanding one of Oxfam's UK or global target institutions (e.g. UK parliament, Government, UN, World Bank etc)
Experience working in a complex global or multimandate organisation or INGO.
Knowledge of another language (French, Spanish, Arabic)
Lived experiences with intersecting systems of oppression, with knowledge and experience of how power and privilege play out in the countries we work with, including the UK.

_ We offer:

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This role will give you an opportunity to lead a talented team and to contribute to the overall leadership of Oxfam GB's policy and advocacy team.

You will be able to put your expertise into practice, influencing UK policy debate but also contributing to the wider influencing network of Oxfam International.

We also offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role.

Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

_ Flexfam:
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***We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we're open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

_ How to apply:
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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 committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us:

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn't inevitable. It's an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women's right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers