TEAM PURPOSE:
To work as part of Oxfam Kenya’s Programme Team which exists to realize the vision of “a transformed Kenyan Society that challenges poverty and inequality to claim their rights”. We contribute to this vision by strengthening analysis and generating knowledge and influence for Transformative Women Leadership, Women Economic Empowerment, Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Youth Empowerment. We identify and work with strategically fit Women’s Rights Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Private Sector, Networks, Coalitions, Movements and Alliances to engage and influence the government, Private Sector, People we work with, Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders. We convene and influence for effective development and implementation of key international, continental and national policies, Programmes and human rights instruments that are gender responsive.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Gender Justice and Women’s Rights (GJ & WR) Lead will be a core member of the Gender Justice and Women’s Rights Programme. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Development Programmes that facilitates mainstreaming of gender across all programmes and projects within the country programme; and contributes to national and global advocacy and influencing efforts on Gender Equality. The GJ & WR Lead has overall accountability for Gender Justice and Women’s Rights programme, which arises from the understanding that across the country, poverty and Injustice is rampant and has a disproportionate impact on women. That unless all our actions and analysis intentionally assume a gendered lens, we will not achieve lasting impact. S/he contributes significantly to Oxfam’s thought leadership including power and gender analyses and strategic direction on Gender Justice, Climate Justice, Accountable Governance and Humanitarian Systems Strengthening. H/She ensures an integrated approach and connectedness (synergy) of all our programmes including cross-campaigns (ways of working and coordination). S/he leads in programme/project conceptualization, design, development and resource mobilization for the Women Economic Empowerment, Ending Violence Against Women, Transformative Women Leadership and Youth Empowerment sub-themes; and connects them with the wider confederation Global Strategic Framework, country programme’s strategy, programmes in such a way as to maximise resource acquisition efficiency and impactful delivery. S/he nurtures and supports a high performing team and partners to integrate and implement key gender influencing strategies and actions. S/he develops and pushes for joint influencing actions with Oxfam and partners in engaging the governments, corporates and regional bodies. S/he strengthens strategic partnerships on gender and women’s rights organizations and coalitions to maximize the impact of Oxfam’s work in Kenya.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management, Implementation and Resourcing – 40%
Partnership management, coalition building and support – 30%
Research, knowledge generation, campaigns and policy influencing – 25%
Human resource management – 5%
Person specifications
Please upload your cover letter and application on the link below:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/gender-justice-and-womens-rights-lead-int10207/20629/description/
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