Head of Business Support Unit Development

The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Head of Business Support Unit Development to design, develop and implement the process of an ‘Executing Affiliate’ (EA) Business Support Unit which will deliver high quality business support to countries.

Who we’re looking for

You will have demonstrable, significant experience in a relevant, position in an INGO and be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and experience of the key business functions that support country operational needs. You will be experienced at designing and delivering complex change processes. You will be a successful influencer, able to form and strengthen successful relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will be committed to Oxfam’s values and feminist principles, role-modelling these in the way you lead and manage others.

Please see the job description for further details.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to play in leading role in designing and implementing Oxfam’s new global business support model. 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 and a flexible working environment.

About us

We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affilaites) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning in around 90 countries.

The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

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.

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. Please note that Oxfam International participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Under this scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of the scheme. For scheme details please click here