OECD and Aid POLICY LEAD

The Role

Oxfam International is looking for a OECD and Aid Policy lead. This post is the target manager for the OECD and leads the policy and advocacy on aid and development finance targeting the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). The post also provides key support to (Southern) country-level influencing on aid and development finance. The post focuses specifically on the quantity and quality of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and the link with issues that

Oxfam campaigns on, including inequality, tax, private sector, migration and climate. The post will also lead on developing strategies and objectives related to Oxfam’s work on Official Development Assistance.

Who we’re looking for

• Track record in planning and implementation of influencing strategies, with an ability to develop and lead others to deliver strategic outputs.
• Demonstrated delivery of policy development and advocacy results in an international context.
• Experience in working with colleagues and civil society partners across multi-cultural environments.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations.
• Excellent ability to work independently.
• Excellent level of written and spoken English required. Good level of written and spoken French desired.
• Adherence and commitment to Oxfam values.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to shape the engagement of a major INGO with an important intergovernmental body and lead Oxfams work on advocating for Official Development Assistance that smashes inequality and ends poverty. 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 to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.