Gender and Protection Assistant

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

Do you have experience in Engage communities and support local structures through discussions and assessments to address GBV and ensure gender-sensitive, inclusive approaches?

Do you have experience Monitor and document project progress to ensure the needs, priorities, safety, and dignity of women, men, girls, and boys are respected, while integrating gender and protection into MEAL plans with clear indicators?

Do you have experience Support the integration of gender and protection into programs, represent the organization in relevant meetings, and build partnerships with humanitarian actors to strengthen collaboration?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The role supports the Senior Capacity Building Officer in planning, implementing, and monitoring GBV activities under the AICS-VERSO project in Shire, while strengthening community-based GBV and MHPSS initiatives in the area.

What we are looking for: 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the protection field with strong knowledge of human rights, humanitarian laws, and gender-based violence issues.
• Skilled in participatory assessments, report writing, capacity building, awareness raising, and community-based approaches.
• Experienced in working with displaced populations, diverse teams, and local stakeholders, with willingness to travel and work in challenging environments.
• Competent in basic computer applications and committed to Oxfam’s values, equality, and gender promotion.

For more details about this role refer: Gender & Protection Assistant.pdf (171.46 KB).

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

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:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter >>HERE explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

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.