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.
Annual Salary and Benefits
According to Oxfam in Kenya Salary Scale
Internal Job Grade
C2
Contract type
Fixed Term
Reporting to
Director – Operations
Staff reporting to this post
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This post will be part of the GHT (Global Humanitarian Team).
The Role
We are looking for a Business Support Manager to help understand and improve the financial model and flows of Oxfam’s g
Job Description
This post will be part of the GHT (Global Humanitarian Team).
The Role
We are looking for a HR Manager to lead HR services in the GHT and ensure the successful implementation of the
Closing date: 12th October 2018
Interviews: Date to be confirmed (between 22nd and 26th October)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Ke
Interviews: TBC
Location: Based in Nairobi or Oxford. Oxfam International is unable to provide a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the
Are you burning with fresh ideas, new perspective, innovative ways and experience to enable cross learning and influence change?
If you believe that poverty and powerlessness is unacceptable and can
Job Details
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About the Role
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The Role Reporting to the OI Regional Director, the Business Support & Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:
Steward performance management across the region by leading the reg
Job Details
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Fulltime/ 40 hours a week
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Background
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