Re-announcement Economic Justice Policy Advisor (INT7491) Jordan – Amman

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That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

 

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About the MENA region

 

The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region implements and manages programmes in Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan.

 

Programmes within the MENA region reflect Oxfam’s approach to work across the globe. We support self-reliance, not dependency, and to complement our work on the ground we strive to secure lasting change through our campaigning.

 

We also put women at the heart of all we do. The majority of people living in poverty are women and girls, and so this focus helps us to achieve our mission to overcome poverty and suffering.

 

 

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.

 

The Role

The Economic Justice Policy Adviser will work with our Influencing team and Economic Justice Programme on research, analysis and policy positioning on access to work and livelihood issues. The post-holder is expected to contribute to national and international advocacy and campaigning work. She/he will support on research development on various economic justice issues including but not limited to:

• The decent work agenda for Jordanians and refugees
• Women’s economic empowerment and youth employment
• Poverty, inequality (possibly around budget monitoring and tax justice), and social protection in Jordan
• Social entrepreneurship
• Aid effectiveness

Our role will require a range of skills and experience.

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Jordan’s aid environment, either as a researcher or project officer, with a proven record of generating field and desk research.
• University degree in political science, social work and/or communications, international development or related fields
• Experience working in Jordan’s aid environment, either as a researcher or project officer, with a proven record of generating field and desk research.
• Strong writing skills, preferably with a history of writing for external publications, and ability to produce quality research materials within tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines.
• Solid qualitative and quantitative skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships and work in complex teams/groups
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with good strategic perspective, able to understand complex issues and information from different sources and present this clearly and simply
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner and to identify and develop new ways to use research to further Oxfam’s influencing objectives
• Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal English and Arabic.

• Extensive knowledge of the Jordan’s economic and employment policy environment, regulations and legal frameworks for Jordanian and refugees from Syria working in the formal and informal sectors
• Understanding of emerging trends and challenges with the right to work for refugees and the right to decent work and social protection
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender considerations into economic policy strategies and recommendations

 

Desirable

• Intellectually curious about refugee policy and ways to tackle inequality
• Knowledge and skills in public campaigning and communication, social media management, media landscape in Jordan

• Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), fast delivery of a substantial workload with completed, specific planned deliverables, and to write policy documents, grant proposals, etc.
• Team player, self-motivated, ability to work with little supervision.

 

Education:

• Master’s and undergraduate degree in relevant area (e.g. economics, development studies, political science)

 

 

 

 

Experience:

• Experience working with communities and civil society organisations, especially in supporting their linking of on-the-ground issues to national-level change
• Proven experience of evidence-based policy work
• Ability to work with UN agencies, INGOs, civil society, government agencies and policy makers

 

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Useful information

Contract Length: One year, renewable.

Benefits: Oxfam offers staff a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave entitlements, sick pay provision, medical cover plus opportunities for learning and development, part-time option, flexible working hours.

It is Oxfam’s policy to hire at the minimum to middle of the band, depending upon the skills and experiences of the strongest candidate.

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 committed to 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.

To view the full job description please download the attached document.

 

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