Oxfam GB: Humanitarian Support Personnel (HSP) - Policy & Advocacy

SALARY:  £23,090 - £29,954 GBP net (take home salary), per annum
This net salary is equivalent to £30,676 - £40,624 GBP UK gross per 
annum. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of post 
holder in addition to net salary

Oxfam offers a wide range of benefits, including over 43 days 
holiday/TOIL per year, pension and medical cover, living and 
accommodation costs covered during deployments. This post is unaccompanied.

Location: Various worldwide Contract: Open-ended Hours: Full-time - 36 
hours per week
Closing Date: 2nd October 2011
Interview Date: 14th October 2011

Who we are
Across the world, Oxfam responds to natural disasters, conflict and 
humanitarian emergencies which affect millions of people. Our 
Humanitarian and Security Issues policy and advocacy team provides 
timely analysis on these rapidly changing situations and influences the 
decisions-makers who can make a difference. Nowadays, in addition to 
sending in water engineers and logisticians as part of an emergency 
response, we need to send in a policy advisor as part of the team too so 
that we can persuade governments, the UN and the international community 
to do what is needed to save lives and livelihoods.

The role
With deployments normally ranging from 4 weeks to 4 months, this roving 
post is a unique opportunity to work in a huge range of countries and 
across humanitarian issues. You’ll be deployed to the humanitarian 
situations where there is greatest need for clear and rapid analysis to 
tell the world what is happening and persuade decision-makers to do what 
is needed.

You’ll get straight to the heart of issues, quickly analysing the key 
issues and establishing strong advocacy strategies. You’ll also engage 
with governments, key decision-makers and United Nations representatives 
– using your tact, diplomacy and outstanding interpersonal skills to 
shape and influence opinion and bring about real change. At the same 
time, you’ll be a spokesperson for Oxfam telling national and 
international press what is happening and what needs to be done. You’ll 
be part of a national and international team, building capacity and 
consulting closely with colleagues so that our advocacy strategies are 
sustainable and informed by those closest to the ground.

What we are looking for
You’ll have proven experience of humanitarian work along with a profound 
understanding of the types of policy issues involved and the appropriate 
solutions available.  Your humanitarian background will be supported by 
the capacity to crystallise issues in complex situations while thinking 
strategically – understanding global trends and dynamics beyond the 
context of your current deployment. Able to produce excellent written 
materials you’ll also be a persuasive representative with a track record 
of influencing decision makers at all levels.  You will be a calm, 
adaptable and sensitive team player with excellent inter-personal 
skills, able to support and consult colleagues in pressurised contexts 
and provide policy leadership and vision to a global team. Willing to 
travel at short notice – often to difficult circumstances. Fluency in 
written and spoken English.

To apply
If you have the rare blend of personal and professional qualities we 
seek, this could be the most exciting, demanding and rewarding challenge 
of your career to date.

To find out more and to apply, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs 
quoting ref: C&P621

Previous candidates need not apply.

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Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering

Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International and a company limited by 
guarantee registered in England No. 612172.
Registered office: Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY.
A registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SC 
039042)

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