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Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
The Role:
Oxfam GB -Iraq Program is looking for a Climate Change Officer who will be working under the Economic Justice Portfolio of Oxfam in Iraq, and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, GIZ Climate Change Adaptation Project. The Climate Change Officer will be directly responsible for implementing and coordinating initiatives related to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and state-citizen dialogue as set by the scope of the project. This position requires a good understanding of climate change issues, policy, and governance frameworks in Iraq, as well as the ability to implement solutions in the field, coordinating closely with project stakeholders in the governorate of Anbar. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
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What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
Essential
- A minimum Masters/postgraduate university degree or bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of experience in climate, agriculture, water, energy or environmental science, social work, sustainable development, development studies or related field.
- Knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities around climate change adaptation and policy dialogue and citizen engagement for climate advocacy. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
- 2-3 years of experience in project management and budget control, including experience working with implementing partners in the field of climate change and sustainable development.
- Capacity to combine field and office work. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
- Experience in working with Civil Society and Climate change organizations.
- Experience in protection and Advocacy related projects.
- Strong ability to be flexible and adaptable in times of unexpected challenges and provide creative solutions, whilst maintaining the ethos and objectives of the work at all times.
- Proficiency in English and Arabic language (written and spoken) is required.
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Technical
Research and Analysis:
- Strong research management skills.
- Analytical ability for climate change impacts.
Communication:
- Effective communication for research dissemination.
- Stakeholder engagement and dialogue facilitation.
Documentation:
- Documentation of local knowledge and practices.
- Proficiency in qualitative exploration and data documentation.
Conflict Sensitivity:
- Expertise in conflict sensitivity research.
- Integration of conflict-sensitive approaches into projects.
Gender Analysis:
- Skills in conducting gender analysis.
- Gender mainstreaming in adaptation planning.
Desirable
- Experience in building the capacity of the team internally and of external stakeholders.
- Experience in working and jointly implementing projects involving local authorities and/or organizations as implementing partners. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
Key Attributes
- Diplomacy, tact, and negotiation skills.
- Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Proven team leadership and ability to work independently as required.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and action. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. Oxfam Calls for Climate Change Officer
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.