Gender Justice Program Officer

Job Description

External / Internal Advert

Gender Justice Program Officer

40 hrs. per week (100%)

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Jerusalem

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

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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 Role

Oxfam Novib in OPTI is looking for a Gender Justice Program Officer .

Background

Oxfam Gender Justice Department purpose is to contribute to creating an enabling environment at household, community and national levels in OPTI committed to further protecting and advancing the right to greater and more gender-equitable control over lives and resources in accordance with international laws for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Palestinian women and young girls, men, boys and youth

Job Purpose - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The PO will contribute towards achieving Oxfam’s Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel (OPTI) Country Strategy objectives, and achieving the Gender Justice Programme strategy under Oxfam’s Gender Justice programme.

Reporting Lines

The postholder reports directly to the Gender Justice Program Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)

Project management (70%):

Coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities, including field visits, according to the approved project proposals, budgets, and action plans;
Coordinate technical support including capacity building to Oxfam’s implementing sub-grantees (CSOs, WROs and CBOs) in close consultation with the Gender Justice Program Manager;
Ensure that narrative and financial reporting and other donor requirements (such as audits) are met in line with donor agreements and Oxfam policies and routing procedures as advised by the Institutional Funding staff;
Oversee budget disbursal in line with the agreed action plans, targets, and deadlines in close coordination with the Financial Officer/s;
Initiate, implement and facilitate activities concerning knowledge & information management and exchange with implementing partners to strengthen the effectiveness and implementation of the projects based on lessons learned;
Coordinate and facilitate project meetings and field visits at the country level with project partners and related stakeholders;
Ensure that the (digital) archiving of the project activities is correctly done and maintained.
Ensure that programs and activities adhere to Oxfam Country Strategy, and Gender Justice Backbone Document.
Follow up on partners’ and sub-grantee activities under the programs and hold regular meetings to discuss partnership.

Contribute to the development of Gender Justice programs and proposals to institutional donors (20%)

Engage in proactive fundraising, program development and submissions to institutional donors in line with Oxfam’s program cycle; together with Oxfam’s partner organizations and key stakeholders in full coordination with the Gender Justice Manager and Institutional Funding staff and other relevant Oxfam staff.

Manage the relationship with Internal External Stakeholders (10%)

Represent Oxfam’s work on Gender Justice and Gender Based Violence both internally and externally;
Coordinate with a range of internal and external stakeholders and allies to ensure that the implementation the project are complimentary to and in line with Oxfam’s OPTI country strategy, Gender Justice Program Strategy and Oxfam’s Gender Justice Strategy in the MENA region;
When required, you will prepare stories, presentations and/or input for any other written materials for external communication on the projects and communicate complex information to a wide audience;

Job Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

General:

Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and value as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights .
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

ESSENTIAL

Self-Awareness
Strategic thinking
Relationship building
Mutual accountability

In addition:

Advanced academic degree in development studies, social sciences, Gender and/or Women studies, law or related field.
At least 5 years of work experience in the field of development & humanitarian cooperation preferably with an I/NGO in similar contexts;
Knowledge on Gender and GBV in OPT.
Knowledge of the context in OPTI, more specifically civil society context and space.
Commitment to a rights-based approach and gender equality, women's rights and feminist thought.
Solid understanding of gender concepts and latest developments in Gender Justice policy and practice and proven experience in using different gender analysis frameworks.
Experience in organizational analysis & partnership with local civil society organizations, grant management, program development and monitoring, evaluation and learning to support development programs.
Experience with donor contract management with complex coordination and reporting structures/processes
Demonstrated ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent level of spoken and written in English and Arabic.
Experience and knowledge on gender in conflict and crisis affected contexts.
Excellent social skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player
Ability to work in multi-cultural team

Desirable

Knowledgeable about the key issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with particularly on its impact on women’s rights and gender justice.
Knowledge and experience of Oxfam’s programme work and approaches
Knowledge of partner assessments and management
Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Experience in gender mainstreaming and accountability of gender in emergencies;
Experience in Gender Mainstreaming throughout the programme cycle
Strategic vision and analytical capacity.
Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders and represent in high profile environments.
Skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, social networks

Key Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Salary

The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Salary range Min 126,309 – Max 189,463 gross per annum, for a 40 hour contract. Salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.

Fixed term one year contract ,renewable subject to funding and performance

Job Details

Job Title Gender Justice Program Officer

Deadline 05 - Jan - 2022

Location Jerusalem

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary Min 126,309 – Max 189,463

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 5 Years

Category Social Science Other Business & Admin

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can see full job description and apply for the job application through the link; https://bit.ly/3yH8zpi by no later than 5th January 2022 .

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.

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