Location Flexible in Africa Region. Flexible in Africa Region. Any country with an Oxfam office/presence , Subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via hosting a This is a , vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT . JD OiA WE CARE PROGRAMME MANAGER.pdf – Download About The Role Closing date: 16th November 2026 @23:59 GMT/BST/EAT Location: Flexible Africa Region. Any country with an Oxfam office/presence in Sub-Saharan Africa with a preference for Southern Africa or Kenya; subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via hosting affiliate. Contract: Fixed term – 1 year Internal Job Grade: C1, National Salary: In line with Oxfam pay range Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location where they are based. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location. 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. The Role The WE-CARE Programme Manager will drive Oxfam in Africa’s WE-CARE strategy, sustaining programme quality and ensuring alignment with continental gender justice advocacy and global care policy objectives. This role integrates WE-CARE work with the Gender Justice, Economic Justice, and Accountable Governance pillars, ensuring that insights from partners, Women’s Rights Organisations and field teams in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia inform policy, advocacy and learning initiatives. They will provide support to advance engagement on the care agenda at national, regional and continental levels, including with AU Specialized Technical Committees, linking care work to broader feminist economic justice processes. This position also oversees programme implementation and sustainability across key countries, working with Oxfam country teams, partners and networks to lead initiatives on recognition, reduction and redistribution of unpaid care and domestic work, care-responsive public services and social protection, and gender-care intersections, while serving as principal donor focal point for the Hewlett Foundation and other care donors, ensuring high-quality planning, budgeting, MEAL, partnership and advocacy. What we’re looking for We are seeking a dynamic, feminist and strategic programme leader with substantial experience in managing complex, multi-country programmes in an INGO setting, ideally across Africa. You will bring a strong understanding of gender justice, women’s rights and unpaid care and domestic work, with proven expertise in strategic planning, budget management as Budget Holder, donor compliance and high-quality reporting, particularly with foundation donors including the Hewlett Foundation. You will have a track record of feminist partnership working with Women’s Rights Organisations and networks, and experience linking programme evidence to policy influence and advocacy at national, regional and continental levels.You will be an exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to provide functional leadership to diverse teams working remotely, coordinate across Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia, and drive programme quality, MEAL and learning. You will demonstrate feminist leadership, strong analytical skills, resilience in complex environments, and a deep commitment to Oxfam’s values and safeguarding. Fluency in English is essential, French is highly desirable, and willingness to travel is required. Why join us This is a unique opportunity to shape and sustain a flagship gender justice programme with continental influence. At Oxfam, you will be part of a global movement working with partners and communities to challenge inequality, poverty and injustice. The role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment and outstanding opportunities to develop your career as part of Oxfam in Africa’s Gender Justice team, working on cutting-edge thinking on care work in Africa What we offer 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 based on a 36-hour work week.
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