Mandate duration: 12 months Start date: As soon as possible

This is a 12-month regional mandate for Oxfam in Africa based in Senegal or Ghana

The mandate is under the Equality in Action Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in developing countries in inclusive, innovative, and sustainable development initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what your daily life will look like:

In close collaboration with Oxfam’s Climate justice team members, you will be responsible to:

• Work with diverse range of country offices and partners in supporting climate justice/adaptation programs funding, partner led implementation and adherence to donor guidelines.

• Assist in identifying potential funding opportunities and donors aligned with climate justice funding. Support in building and maintaining relationships with donors and affiliates.

• Assist in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, compiling narrative and financial reports, and making recommendations for improvement.

• Support in drafting donor reports in line with the provided donor reporting requirements and reporting timelines.

• Contribute to the design of fundraising strategies that reflect Oxfam in Africa’s mission.

For this mandate you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;

• Have university degree in environmental studies, International Development, Political Science, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or a related field.;

• Have 3 years of experience in climate justice, environmental advocacy, or related fields,

• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, including resource mobilization, proposal development, and identifying potential funding sources within the nonprofit sector

• Be fluent in English, spoken and written (required);

• Master the Office suite.

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for living expenses. 20% increase in living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children).  1,500$ CAN per year/per child for schooling.

• Monthly amount for rent;

• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggages; - Round trip flight for accompanying child(ren).

• 200$ CAD for additional luggage;

• Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(ren);

• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;

• Vacation and other holidays;

• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);

• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

How to apply

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. It is possible that this posting ends before the posted date. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply.

If you are interested in the mandate, please send your application (CV and cover letter in the working language of the country: French, English or Spanish) by clicking on the link: Oxfam In Africa- Climate Justice Programs and Funding Advisor (hrwize.com)

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