In Kenya, Oxfam works with others to alleviate poverty and inequality. We work with the most vulnerable communities in the dry and remote northern regions, and in the impoverished slums of the capital, Nairobi.
In Kenya, the highest poverty levels are in the northern pastoralist districts - in so... read moreme areas 95% of people fall below the poverty line.
Like many developing countries, Kenya is undergoing rapid urbanisation. It’s estimated that by 2050 half the Kenyan population will be living in urban areas. This high presents a myriad of challenges. 34% of the 17 million poor Kenyans are urban poor and most of them live in informal urban settlements.
Oxfam in Kenya
Since starting work in Kenya in 1963, Oxfam has:
provided long-term development aid and emergency relief, for example supporting refugees;
promoted peace and managed conflicts between communities;
campaigned for better governance and equitable access to services.
We aim to help citizens stand up for their rights, and we work with others from government, civil society, communities, international development actors and the private sector.
Working with dry-land communities
In Turkana and Wajir we develop market-based alternative and complementary livelihoods, supporting fishermen and traders.
Working with poor urban communities
In the capital, Nairobi, we work with partners to run water kiosks, "bio-centers” that turn human waste into usable energy and improve sanitation, and recycling plants for unemployed youth. Our social protection programs provide cash to help poor families cope with rising costs of food and water and kickstart small businesses.
Peace-building and conflict management
We focus on enhancing communities’ capacity to resolve conflicts and co-exist peacefully. We also influence national policy through the National Steering Committee on Peace-Building and Conflict Management, under the Office of the President.
Climate change
We’re working closely with others, supporting local civil society to hold the Government accountable for its response to climate change. We’re also generating relevant climate change data to inform advocacy positions locally and internationally.
Governance
All of Oxfam’s work in Kenya is rooted in promoting better governance - at local, regional and national levels - by strengthening poor people’s ability to defend and demand their rights. We work to ensure that our partners and the communities we work with have their voices and concerns heard, and that the Government fulfils its responsibilities to poor Kenyans.
The Oxfam International Executive Director (OIED) will lead the OI Secretariat (OIS) to effectively carry out its functions in support of the Oxfam Confederation. The ED will lead transformational
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage Oxfam Kenya programme Logistics and Supply processes and procedures, providing a wide range of specialist advise/support to deliver an efficient and cost-effectiv
Job Purpose
The primary responsibility of the role is to support in the coordination and implementation of MEAL activities for the GAC funded Time to Care project and also support development pa
In this role, you will support the Senior International HR Manager in the delivery of strategic and operational support to OGB countries. You will coordinate and support the delivery and implementa
The Time to Care project intends to design effective strategies to reduce the prevalence of gender-based violence, discrimination, and work-related abuse for domestic workers in public and private spa
Objectives:
The main objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that aligns with the organization's mission and long-term goals. It will further involve identif
JOB PURPOSE:
The Gender Justice and Women’s Rights (GJ & WR) Lead will be a core member of the Gender Justice and Women’s Rights Programme. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Develo
JOB PURPOSE:
The Accountable Governance Lead will be a core member of the Governance and Accountability Programme. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Development Programmes that works towards ensur
Purpose and Objective
The main objective of the assignment is to develop a country Knowledge and Learning Framework. The purpose of the K&L framework is to guide and ensure systematic instituti
Able to develop a degree of self-awareness around your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others. Your self-awareness enables you to moderate and self-regulate your own behaviors to co
TEAM PURPOSE
To raise funds for Oxfam's Kenya programme; To ensure quality and consistency in relationships with donors; To lead on contract management; To effectively support programme team
JOB PURPOSE:
The Civic Space & Digital Rights Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Re-centering the Civic Internet through Partner Engagement that looks to enhance digit
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The role will provide a bridge between programs and finance by providing leadership and direction for effective grants management. The Program Finance Officer will be responsible an
The Time to Care project intends to target the private Sector as a key stakeholder to influence and advocate for the adoption of gender transformative care policies and practices within the institu
The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Digital Developer to join the Digital Strategy Team, to maintain and develop OIS owned platforms, in particular Oxfam.org, the Act platf
JOB PURPOSE:
The Civic Space & Digital Rights Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Re-centering the Civic Internet through Partner Engagement that looks to enhance digit
JOB PURPOSE:
The Just Economies Programme Officer will be a core member of the Mobilizing Progressive Domestic Resources for Quality Public Services (Tax Justice Programme) team under the Govern
Scope of work and Deliverables
The scope of work under this consultancy will specifically consist of:
Map out relevant CSOs (including WROs), Care Work Organizations, and workers unions to be
