Women and Youth Economic Justice Officer - OXFAM International " WB / Jerusalem or Gaza "

Women and Youth Economic Justice Officer - OXFAM International  "  WB / Jerusalem or Gaza "

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Women and Youth Economic Justice Officer

           Fixed Term – One Year (Renewable)

40 hrs. per week (100%)  

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in WB/ Jerusalem or Gaza

Deadline for Application 17th January 2023

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

 We are an international confederation of 21 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

The purpose of this position is to work with Oxfam team and Partners in West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and Gaza to promote gender inclusion and women & youth economic justice and leadership.

For the detailed job profile please find it  Here

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

1. Academic degree in development studies, social sciences, law or related field, specialization in gender and youth;
2. At least 5 years of work experience in the field of development cooperation preferably with an I/NGO in similar contexts, of which at least 3 years working on gender equality, and WYEJ issues;
3. Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating trainings and dialogues on gender with a diversity of audience (communities, CSOs, government, etc.);
4. Demonstrated experience in designing schemes of youth support and empowerment or market integration frameworks.
5. Experience in support/lead the design of capacity development programs for youth.

Commitment to a rights-based approach and gender equality;

1. Solid analytical understanding of gender and youth concepts and latest developments in Gender/youth Justice policy and practice with specific focus on WYEJ
2. Experience in organisational analysis & partnership with local civil society organizations, grant management & Programme development and monitoring, evaluation and learning to support development programs.
3. Experience and knowledge of project cycle management, including monitoring, technical and financial reporting;
4. Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with donor contract management with complex coordination and reporting structures/processes
5. Knowledgeable about the key issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly on its impact on women economic rights and gender equality in Gaza;
6. Demonstrated ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities;
7. Proven experience of successful capacity building;
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
9. Excellent level of spoken and written in English and Arabic;
10. Excellent social skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player;
11. Ability to work in multi-cultural team;
12. Specific experience on working on WYEJ in the agricultural sector and/or value chain development is an asset

How to Apply

What we offer

The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.

Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking  Here by no later than 17th January 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 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.