Deadline: 30 September 2015
The Oxfam International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Manager Africa-China Dialogue Platform, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Program Manager will design and manage Oxfam’s Africa-China Dialogue Platform, influence policies and practices in relation to China’s role in Africa starting with agricultural investment targeting stockholders from both Africa and China sides and develop specific streams of work including research, knowledge management and dissemination, policy development and influencing on issues related to China and Africa.
Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Program Manager will perform the following functions-
- Lead policy development on issues relevant to Oxfam advocacy and campaigns on Africa & China partnership;
- Research and analysis on China – Africa partnership focusing primarily on agriculture investments;
- Monitor and analysis of outcomes and impact of China and Africa partnership targeting agreed focus countries/regions;
- Write policy briefs, and research paper on Africa and China relation;
- Develop policy recommendations for Oxfam advocacy on China – Africa relation;
- Ensure timelines for activities and grants and work projects are met;
- Organize high level events;
- Act as Oxfam’s spoke person on issues related to Africa-China partnership;
- Media and communication: Create and maintain strong media relationships including formulating a media strategy, authoring press releases and following up with interested medias;
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders (Governments, Regional Bodies, CSOs, donors etc.) and participating in relevant conferences and meetings;
- Line-manage Policy and Advocacy Officer;
- Facilitate high level of collaboration between Oxfam Hong Kong, Oxfam International, Oxfam Pan Africa Teams and Oxfam Country Programmes;
- Develop and maintain relationships with CSO and NGO actors;
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability system contributing to Oxfam impact, programme quality, and efficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree required on public policy, law or other related field;
- 7 – 10 years professional experience and at least 3 years of related experience;
- Excellent research and writing skills in English including the ability to complete succinct policy briefs as well as lengthy reports;
- Excellent communication skills for advocacy and media work, and awareness of political sensitivities;
- Demonstrable experience effectively representing issues and institutions before high level decision-makers, colleagues, media and the general public;
- Knowledge of the African Union, African civil society and continental politics;
- Particular Experience on China politics and context;
- Ability to identify and pursue grants;
- Exceptional ability to coordinate complex projects, high level of knowledge of program, policy and funding issues;
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures;
- Ability to speak French, Portuguese and Chinese.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Oxfam.
