Oxfam International Non-profit Career Jobs – Gender and Protection Officer

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Organisation: Oxfam International
Duty Station: Uganda
About Oxfam:
Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that
employs over 6,000 people in more than 90 countries to overcome poverty and
suffering The Organisation is working for a world where resources and power are
distributed more equally and where everyone’s rights to a livelihood, basic
services, protection from violence, and a say in their future are upheld. A
world in which everyone enjoys the same opportunities – regardless of gender,
race, culture, or physical ability. In Uganda, Oxfam is now responding to the
emergency due to the refugee influx from south Sudan in Arua and Adjumani.
Job Summary: The Gender and Protection Officer will
take lead in and support Oxfam partners in implementing gender, HIV Aids and
conflict sensitive emergency programmes for targeted refugees from South Sudan
and their host communities in Adjumani and Arua districts.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Focus on
    main streaming gender, conflict sensitivity, HIV/Aids, women rights, and
    health in the emergency response.
  • Works
    closely with the WASH and EFSVL teams and with the MEAL team.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The Emergency
    Gender and Protection Officer should possess a good University Degree in
    development studies, social sciences, social work or relevant field
  • At least
    two to four years’ experience in an International NGO (INGO) environment, including experience
    of implementing programs for children & women in emergencies
  • Comprehensive
    understanding and knowledge in application of do no harm, conflict
    sensitivity principles, Sphere and ICRC standards and ethics for
    protection work
  • Good
    understanding of protection and refugee issues related to conflict
    including some basic human rights and refugee
How to Apply:
If you suit the above portfolio and
are interested in working with thos prestigious NGO, Oxam, please submit your
application and CV in English detailing your experience for the position and
include the daytime telephone contacts to kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk .The
subject of your email should be the title of the job you are applying for.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Please don’t send your academic credentials with your application, only CV.
Deadline: 7th February
2014 by 5PM

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