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.
Contract Length - Fixed term contract for 2 years
Location: To be confirmed within the HECA region. As part of your application please let us know the selected location and
JOB PURPOSE
To consolidate Oxfam’s position as a leading public health agency by promoting innovation and learning across the region, building the technical capacity of country teams and partne
TEAM PURPOSE/BACKGROUND
As part of the new regional structure for Oxfam, the purpose of the Regional Logistics Coordinator is to support Oxfam and its partner organisations at country and regional le
Here is how:
As the Women’s Rights Strategist, you will lead in the design of Women’s Rights programme and implementation - piloting innovative programme approaches, building partnerships
TEAM PURPOSE/BACKGROUND
To profile Oxfam’s work in national, regional and global media and in wider communications to support Oxfam’s public engagement including fundraising and campaig
TEAM PURPOSE/BACKGROUND
Institutional income is increasingly important to Oxfam, of the confederation’s €947m global revenue in 2013-14 approximately 42% of this (€398m) came from ins
Join the team:
And support the Director-Programmes, Country Director and other country program staff to grow Oxfam income and partnerships in Kenya in order to resource the country programme strategy
Job dimensions
Professional specialist required to manage resources and implement strategy in a distinct area in order to achieve specific goals or deliver a high level specialist advisory service
How you can make a difference:
As the Extractives Strategist you have the opportunity for programme design and implementation, raise funds, pilot innovations, build partnerships, coalitions and netwo
The role:
The East Africa Extractive Industries Program Advisor will support Oxfam to develop programming on extractive industries in countries across the region as well as the neighbouring region (i
You can make a difference:
As the Director – Programmes
You will manage programmatic/thematic strategists and provide leadership and strategic support to the programmes team;
Lead programme
The role
The East Africa Extractive Industries Program Advisor will support Oxfam to develop programming on extractive industries in countries across the region as well as the neighbouring region (in
Job Details
Terms of Reference for Project Mid-Term Evaluation
Project Title: Promoting livelihoods and Inclusion of vulnerable women domestic workers and women small scale traders
A project co-f
To provide strategic input and support to the Regional Director and Regional Leadership Team as well as to the Country Director and Country HR Managers in order to achieve the Regional strategy and Ox
Job Purpose: Provide financial and risk management service in the HECA region (DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda) by developing business intellige
Job Purpose: Facilitates the development and implementation of the Worldwide Influencing Network within the HECA region and at national level in line with the Worldwide Influencing Network (WI
Job Purpose: The Regional Security Advisor (RSA) will support the security lead in each country composing the HECA region (DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia
Background, rationale and purpose of the evaluation
The Community Land Rights Programme is a two year programme implemented in Kenya and Nepal targeting 7500 men and 7500 women. The p
