Research and Policy Advisor – Lebanon – Beirut

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in 3-5 years’ experience working in a local or international organization who implement humanitarian and development programmes?

Do you have Knowledge of policies, national and international legal framework and programming in both humanitarian and development interventions.  ?

Do you have experience in qualitative and quantitative research, including research design and methodologies, data collection and analysis? If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

The Research and Policy Advisor will work with the Oxfam’s policy and programme teams to lead and inform research, analysis of trends and contribute to developing Oxfam’s policy positions on both humanitarian and developmental issues; as well as directly supporting the programme and policy teams in maintaining an updated and valuable analysis of the operational environment in the country. The post-holder is expected to work closely with the relevant members of the programme team towards common objectives and to contribute to international advocacy and campaigning work.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam’s policy and programme teams , to act as key contributor to research and analysis, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  OR

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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