POLICY, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

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

The Role

We are looking for PAC Manager to drive Oxfam’s policy and advocacy work in Iraq, lead on Oxfam’s global Iraq policy work.

What we are looking for

Our next PAC Manager will require;

Essential

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably a social development/politics/public policy degree or substantial community development experience
• At least 5 years of practical, direct experience in advocacy, policy or campaign work
• Experience working with partners/CSOs/NGOs in Iraq or the Middle East.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to consistently work with a diverse range of stakeholders with tact and diplomacy
• Self-motivated with proven ability to work creatively and innovatively with limited direct supervision
• Solid knowledge of Iraq’s political, economic and social setting
• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to think strategically and prioritize policy and advocacy tasks
• Flexible/willing and able to adapt priorities to respond to changing demands, including to global shifts in organizational priorities
• Outstanding English written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to simplify complex concepts both verbally and orally to influence others
• Experience of providing training and engaging in capacity building activities
• Sound knowledge of the context and particularly of governance, humanitarian affairs and women’s rights in a context like Iraq
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team, as well as independently
• Ability to influence others, excellent social skills and a team player
• Readiness to undertake travel (30% of the time)
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality

Desirable

• Research experience, including familiarity with research methods and practices
• Familiarity with legal protection issues in the Middle East and North Africa region
• Experience in media and advocacy in international non-governmental organisations
• Spoken and written Arabic and Kurdish.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in career development, to act as key contributor to PAC team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields activities, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

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. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

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.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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

How to apply  

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  OR

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience in this role. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

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, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.