Job Vacancies at Oxfam

The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for an experienced Business Support professional to provide support to the OI Chief Operating Officer and wider Operational Department. This is a fast-paced, varied role involving both project work, stakeholder relationship management and some PA support to the COO.

Who we're looking for

You will have demonstrable experience in a PA or similar support role ideally in a large, global organization. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgement, discretion, proactivity and autonomy. You will be able to build a wide variety of successful relationships. You will know how to adapt to a changing work environment, remaining calm, focused and organised under pressure. You will be able to demonstrate and model Oxfam's mission, core values and feminist principles .

Please refer to the job description for further information

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that is mission-drive and team-oriented, supporting the organisation at a global level. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment

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Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example job share, part-time or compressed hours.

The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Donor Accountant who will be responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient reporting in compliance with all regulatory and donor requirements. This role will be supporting the financial management and reporting of Oxfam International and act as a key contributor in the management of Oxfam donor contract.

Please see the job description for further details.

Who we're looking for

You will have demonstrated experience in donor reporting, donor compliance and financial management regulations for different international donors. You will be experienced in Financial Accounting, including solutions focused customer service skills and have demonstrated experience with an ERP finance system. You will also have an appropriate accounting qualification supported by membership of a relevant professional body (eg. Chartered or Certified Accounting body). You will demonstrate a commitment to role-modelling Oxfam’s values and feminist principles in the way you conduct yourself as a Donor Accountant.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to how make a real impact on how Oxfam manages its accountability to Donors. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment

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About Workplace Energy Audit

Oxfam International is undertaking the process of reviewing its energy consumption specifically utilization of electricity for the past three years with the objective of promoting the energy conserving design by improving the energy utilization efficiency in the operation of existing office use.

In support of the work above it is required to develop a specific energy management guideline, also an evaluation of various energy consuming operations and procedures to determine energy saving opportunities need to be carried out. Therefore, energy audits will be conducted to establish the baseline energy utilization performance and provide an estimate of the costs for the last three years. Moreover, the audits will determine and assess any wasteful as well as energy conserving practices, operations and procedures.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant will be required to:

• Review the existing energy operational characteristics of the building: Through a series of meetings and site visits identify and establish the energy operating characteristics of the facility, energy system specifications, operating and maintenance procedures, preliminary areas of investigation, unusual operating constraints, anticipated future expansions or changes, and other concerns related to energy facility operations.
• Review existing energy documentation and management practice: All available facility documentation is reviewed with site representatives (where possible). This documentation should include all facility operation and maintenance procedures and logs, and utility bills for the previous 3 years.
• Detailed inspection of site and preliminary energy audit: After a thorough review of the building, operation and management documentation, the major energy consuming processes in the facility are further investigated. The inspection and energy audit shall focus on all passive and active systems available on site. The report will recommend a series of no/low, medium and investment grade measures.

Oxfam International Kenya seeks to engage a firm to carry out the Energy Audit in Oxfam International office located at Atrium Building ,2nd and 3rd Floor

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The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Media Officer to join into our four-person media team. You’ll be developing international media strategies and content across Oxfam’s influencing and humanitarian agenda. You’ll be linking your media work up with our campaigns and advocacy, humanitarian, program, social media and fund-raising teams. You’ll be working ultimately with Oxfam teams around the world in delivering this content to their markets.

What we are looking for

You will be a sharp written communicator with great news judgement and a flair for the creative – a storyteller. You’ll prize simplicity and accuracy. You’ll have a strategic understanding of media delivery, including in tandem with social media channels. You’ll have a track record of developing close networks and relationships with colleagues around the world and be aware of their different contexts and supportive of their needs. You’ll know how to minimize and manage risk and how to maximize positive impact. You’ll have at least five years of media experience behind you, with knowledge of non-governmental organizations and other languages a bonus.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to expand your current media experience into an international level. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment.