Rights in Crisis Coordinator - Oxfam International

Rights in Crisis Coordinator - Oxfam International

Based in Pakistan

Who are we?

Oxfam GB is a leading aid, development and campaigning charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 60 years of experience. Our purpose is to work with others to overcome suffering and find lasting solutions to poverty. Be part of a dynamic new region – we have recently brought together our South and East Asia regions to form a single new region, Oxfam GB Asia, with its Regional Centre in Bangkok.

The Role

This key role is about leading advocacy at a regional level – working to protect the rights of those affected by conflict or disaster right across Asia. To do that means analysing key issues and establishing strong advocacy strategies to ensure people caught up in crisis have access to assistance and their rights are protected. And being on hand to lead advocacy work in the event of disaster, supporting the in-country teams, you’ll work closely with other agencies, coordinating your efforts across the region with particular focus on gender equity issues. More than that though, you’ll represent Oxfam to key stakeholders and influence the decision-makers. It’s a chance to build a strong career and make your mark at the heart of a respected network.

The Requirement

We are looking for a Pakistani Citizen who has a background in humanitarian advocacy – ideally within Asia – you’ll have plenty of experience in emergency and development work. As well as extensive knowledge of humanitarian principles, law and policies. You’ll certainly be committed to promoting gender equity issues, and you’ll have a good understanding of the regional development issues you’ll face. But as well as your strategic abilities, you’ll need the proactive approach, drive and influencing skills to strengthen key relationships and make an impact at high levels. So your communication and networking talents will really come to the fore – both in your lobbying efforts and as you work with our diverse and dedicated teams.

How to apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using the job REF INT4935.

The closing date: Friday, 28th October 2011.

Only short listed candidate will be contacted.