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Technical Coordinator- Youth Led Gesi Initiatives for Covid Recovery Strategies and Actions in Nepal (INT9701)
“Applicable for Nepali Nationals only”
Level: D1
Duration: Fixed term contract until March 31, 2024, with possibility of extension
Location: Based in Dasarathchand, Baitadi with field visit to Dailekh and Kathmandu
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
The Technical Coordinator sits in the Program team, managed by the Thematic lead – Gender Justice. The position is fully responsible for the proper implementation of projects by partners, incorporating policy influence and feminist principles, and contributing to portfolio development.
What we are looking for
To steer and facilitate the delivery of Youth-led GESI initiatives for COVID recovery strategies and actions in Nepal project funded by the European Union with implementing partners in Dailekh and Baitadi districts of Nepal. Accountable for the delivery of the Fund to contribute to Increased socioeconomic and political participation of Nepali youth in Karnali and Sudhurpaschim provinces.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Gender Studies, development studies, social science, Law, sociology, and other related discipline.
- Bachelor with 4 years or master’s with 3 years experience on project management experience (project implementation strategy development, project cycle management, project financial Management, online database systems for MEAL data, and the use of Excel),
- Technical knowledge/experience in Gender, Women’s Right, feminism, youth capacity building, economic empowerment, and right-based programming.
- Experience working on gender transformative and GREEN approach to economic empowerment.
- Proven track record in achieving Project objectives and successful completion of project with donor reporting.
- Can effectively influence others and can successfully represent Oxfam in a different forum.
- Is strong in connecting, networking, and linking with different stakeholders
- Training, facilitation, coaching, and problem-solving skills to build the capacity of the team and other stakeholders
- Facilitate interaction between different development practitioners of various levels with strong social skills, managing processes between colleagues, partners, donor, government, and communities.
- Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali.
We offer
This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
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.
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, click the ‘apply for this role’ button below.
Application for the above position can be sent by 6 July 2023. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to the job profile.
As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV.
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.
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.
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