Advocacy Co-ordinator

A challenging job and a unique opportunity to make a real impact on poverty and suffering. These are some of the things you can look forward to when you join us at Oxfam as the Advocacy Co-ordinator for the Sudan Programme.

You will lead the development and implementation of a coherent advocacy strategy for Oxfam in Sudan. You will specifically focus on issues of conflict analysis, humanitarian space and the ongoing peace processes. You will act as the focal point for Oxfam International (OI) in Sudan (both the geographic North and South) for advocacy and liaise and co-ordinate the work of OI affiliates outside of Sudan.

Your role will include working closely with designated policy leads for North and South Sudan in developing strategy; playing a lead role for Sudan lobbying both regionally and globally; and to manage and appropriately co-ordinate resources available for this. You will work with Policy Advisors to produce and disseminate situation updates, advocacy positions and briefing papers within Oxfam, OI and key external contacts according to agreed strategies. You will lead on the provision of support to INGO advocacy coalition active in Khartoum and Nairobi on behalf of Oxfam GB.

You will have a proven record of media, advocacy and communication experience, with good analytical skills and an understanding of humanitarian issues. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation and diplomacy skills. Good inter-personal skills as well as excellent written and spoken English are essential. You will be familiar with SPERE minimum standards and have a commitment to relevant internationally recognized humanitarian principles. You will be prepared to travel for 65% of the time.
The post is on a 1 year fixed term contract with a starting salary of £22,000 net per annum. Attractive relocation benefits including housing allowance and gratuities will be offered to the successful candidate.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and current CV to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is the 31st of March 2005. Interviews will be held in Nairobi within April 2005.