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.
Terms of Reference for End of Project Evaluation
Project: Urban Early Warning Early Warning Action (UEWEA)
Grant Information
Project Area
Nairobi _ Kibera, Mukuru and Korogocho slums
Locations
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Closing date: 26th January 2018 @ 23:59 GMT (Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.)Interviews: 12-23rd February
The role:
If you are the person we are looking for, you will report to the Director-Humanitarian Systems Strengthening, lead in the design of Social Protection/Resilience programme and implementation
Job Purpose
This post will support Pan Africa Programme’s Gender Justice and Women Rights pillar with a particular focus on the Women Land Rights programme.
Key Objectives
To assist with an
Job Description
Interviews: w/v 14th November in Nairobi.
Contract: Fixed term (4 years)
Salary: In line with Oxfam values
The Role
Oxfam International is looking for an experienced
The Role
Oxfam International is looking for a talented campaigns expert with significant experience in campaigning in the global south. The post will help us plan worldwide campaigns that have a stro
The Role
To provide strategic leadership and oversight for both on and offline public campaigning and engagement across the GROW campaign internationally; to support countries and regions to build pu
Job Purpose
Leads in the implementation of the Mobilising Progressive Domestic Resources for Quality Public Services (Tax Justice Programme) - piloting innovative programme approaches, building partn
Job Purpose
The Tax Dialogue Programme Officer will be a core member of the Mobilising Progressive Domestic Resources for Quality Public Services (Tax Justice Programme) under the Governance and Acco
Job Purpose
The Tax Justice Programme Officer will be a core member of the Mobilising Progressive Domestic Resources for Quality Public Services (Tax Justice Programme) under the Governance and Accou
The Role
This is a great opportunity to use your great interpersonal skills and understanding of CTP to help improve the quality of cash programme in East Africa.
The CaLP Capacity Building Lead wil
The purpose of the Consultancy:
OXFAM is looking to hire an expert individual/firm for sampling of eight water sources in Wajir County. The targeted water points are:
Arbajahan Borehole 1
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Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Management and Coordination
Under the auspices of the HECA Regional Director, heads the Program Management Unit (PMU) and is therefore respo
The Role:
You will facilitate the set-up of a coordinated Urban Early Action mechanism within the Nairobi County Government and coordinate public campaigns. You will manage key relationships wi
Purpose of the role
Oxfam has had great successes with campaigns on specific issues including inequality, the broken food system, conflict and humanitarian issues and ending violence against women an
Job Purpose
The Executive Assistant to the Executive Director’s role fully supports the Executive Director by managing time and engagements and by tracking all pending work. The Executive
Job Purpose - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The Executive Co-ordinator’s role provides administration support to the Executive Director by preparing all travel related administratio
The project is titled, “Progressive mobilization and management of domestic resources for quality delivery of public services in the three counties of Kenya” and its overall objective is t
