Consultancy to Research and Propose Africa’s Model Engagement Strategy with Emerging Powers at Oxfam

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

We are a confederation of 20 Oxfam organizations (affiliates) and the Oxfam International Secretariat (OIS) working together in 67 countries. Oxfam has more than 5,000 staff members and nearly 50,000 interns/volunteers working across the world. All of Oxfam’s work is framed by our commitment to five broad rights-based aims:

1. · the right to a sustainable livelihood
2. · the right to basic social services
3. · the right to life and security
4. · the right to be heard
5. · the right to an identity

Within the confederation structure, each affiliate remains independent, retaining its own executive director, board and stakeholders. The affiliates’ relationship within the confederation is governed by the Oxfam Constitution, Code of Conduct and Rules of Procedure, each affiliate is considered to be equal, with equal voting rights. All affiliates and the OI Secretariat work towards the One Oxfam Strategic Plan. All affiliates are expected to work within Oxfam agreements and signed-off strategies, but within this framework they have the flexibility to interpret and implement Oxfam policy in a manner appropriate to their own national context.

Pan Africa Program (PAP)

The program has a dual office location at the AU Liaison Office to The African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and at the OI Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.

The PAP’s operations began in 2003 as a single program affiliate and has since grown into a multiple affiliate supported program line managed by the OI secretariat and straddles both campaigns and program Directorates. The current strategy (2017-20) is delivered through promotion of active citizenship, sustainable agriculture and climate justice, extractives and financing for development, inclusive peace and security, effective national governance and the realisation and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human rights including for women, and youth. PAP collaborates with social movements, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and their coalitions, the African Union, international financial institutions, and governments to influence, popularise and push for the implementation of key international and continental policy standards, pledges, policies, laws, and human rights instruments.

The Role

The purpose for the assignment is to conduct research to generate and propose a framework model engagement strategy for African countries with emerging powers (i.e. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa among others).

What we are looking for a consultant who;

• Demonstrate evidence of research and policy analysis skills and competencies
• Show evidence of previous experience in related tasks and expertise in designing strategic documents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and engagement in multilateral and similar processes.
• Demonstrate understanding of the workings of the African Union and Regional economic blocs.
• Extensive knowledge of South- South cooperation and multilateral negotiations

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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.