Women's Rights Intern at Oxfam

Women’s Rights in Oxfam

Women’s limited participation in the social, economic and political processes in Kenya is majorly a factor of the historical patriarchal nature of the society. They are therefore faced with both systemic and cultural challenges in their bid to contribute to the County or National development agenda. Discriminatory social norms and gender stereotypes continue to be entertained in both formal and informal institutions thereby hindering progress towards gender equality.  A case in point is in the unequal participation and representation of women in political process and economic spaces.

The Role

This opportunity will help build the role holder’s program performance measurement skills through exposure to a different aspects of programme management. As the Women’s Rights Intern, you will amongst other tasks support programmatic interventions by:

Working with respective partners to collect best practices, case studies and required data that feeds into periodical reports (shared with Oxfam management, development partners and stakeholders), that demonstrates development. Liaise with the MEAL Advisor in documenting the lessons learnt and their application for adjustments to the project where necessary. Collate case studies and related project communication as required by RNSF that demonstrates and feeds into Program accountability and learning.

The Person

• Have a relevant graduate degree preferably sociology, gender or political science.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• A self-aware creative thinker
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet Women’s Rights needs.
• Can commit at least 35 hours a week.
• Work experience on partner relationship management and communications would be an added advantage