Gender Justice Programme Manager

Gender Justice Programme Manager (INT11733)

One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment, and Inclusiveness. Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change. Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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. Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Background of Oxfam

Oxfam started working in Southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty. We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders. Oxfam envisions Southern African countries to be free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives. Our regional program aims to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises.

Job Summary

The Climate and Economic Justice Technical and Partnerships Coordinator provides advanced technical support, partner-facing leadership, and programme coordination to strengthen the quality, coherence, and strategic delivery of Oxfam’s climate and economic justice portfolio across the Southern Africa (SAF) Cluster. The role is central to supporting the design, implementation, and adaptive management of partner-led programmes that address the structural drivers of poverty, climate vulnerability, inequality, and economic injustice. Working closely with partner organisations, country teams, and the Climate and Economic Justice Programme Manager, the Coordinator ensures that programming is technically robust, contextually responsive, evidence-based, and strategically aligned with Oxfam’s regional priorities and systems-change agenda. As the primary technical interface with partners on climate and economic justice, the role strengthens programme quality, partner capacity, donor compliance, evidence generation, and integration with influencing priorities. It plays a critical function in ensuring that insights from programme implementation are systematically translated into regional advocacy, policy positioning, and learning systems. Operating without direct line management responsibility, the role requires a high degree of technical expertise, strategic coordination, facilitation, systems thinking, and professional autonomy in a complex multi-country, partner-led environment. Through strong technical leadership and relationship management, the position significantly strengthens Oxfam’s capacity to deliver transformative, locally led climate and economic justice outcomes across Southern Africa. The role requires a high level of technical expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to operate with autonomy in a complex, multi-country, partner-led environment.

Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related field. Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in Climate justice, Economic justice, Livelihoods, Environmental governance, and Partner-led programme implementation. Proven experience in multi-country or regional systems, partner coordination, programme quality, and technical advisory roles. Strong technical expertise and ability to integrate programme design with influencing and policy work. Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to build strong, credible relationships with internal and external individuals and organisations. Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with strong influencing and persuasive skills. A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and flexibility. Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams. Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into

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