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Oxfam will also link the actors in the movement to Oxfam’s global expertise as well as regional and national think tanks\n\nDevelop and implement a detailed plan for building the capacity of partner organisations, especially in advocacy and lobbying and organisation development. This will include needs assessment, capacity building approach and delivery plan including tools and methodologies, performance standards, and evaluation approach.\n\nEnsure that partner organisations are fully involved in the assessment and design of the identified support and training required.\n\nBe involved in the design and management of regular assessments and reviews of partner organisations, to ensure that the capacity building programme is delivering agreed results, making necessary adjustments as circumstances change.\n\nParticipate in regular meetings with partner organisations in country to ensure that the working relationship between them and Oxfam is positive, open and conducive to the successful achievement of agreed objectives.\n\nTechnical and Strategic Leadership: 30%\n\nBring in the country Extractives contexts to Input into framing the new Oxfam in Southern Africa Strategy and The JE Programme and Policy Framework.\n\nDevelop and facilitate links with regional bodies, civil society, the private sector and governments, initiating contacts and building associations that can be used to enhance Oxfam’s work\n\nSupport the Just Economies Program Manager to conduct thoroughcontextual analysis to inform the direction of travel for the natural Resources Governance work in country and the region\n\nConvene or co-convene stakeholders to reflect and advise recommendations for the development of key value chains within the extractive for local beneficiation, contributing to the regional extractives’ development strategy in country.\n\nPromote the establishment of and participation in inter-agency policy groups, with the specific purpose of influencing policy and policy makers, as well as resource allocation ensuring that the voices of people and communities affected by country EI exploitation and policies are heard and their confidence and competency in participating in the policy debate is enhanced.\n\nWork closely with country programme staff in supporting the growth, development and impact of Oxfam programmes on extractive industries in country.\n\nAssist Oxfam regional programmes in campaigning and advocacy, including designing and executing technical assistance projects on EI work in country.\n\nLead the develop and management of a strong research agenda that will support the programme, campaigns and policy advocacy in country.\n\nProvide strategic directions and expertise to Partners in country.\n\nSupport the Just Economies and Climate Program Manager in the development of the Natural Resources Governance (Extractives) programme Framework 2026-2023 in line with the changing context in the region and in the confederation.\n\nResource Mobilization: 10%\n\nContribute towards fundraising activities through the development of fundable concepts at all levels and by developing donor proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities to secure funding for program activities for countryor multi-country.\n\nAssist the Just Economies and Climate Program Manager in identifying and responding to calls for proposals that align with the Oxfam in Southern Africa Strategy and JE Framework.\n\nOrganisational Management and compliance: 10%\n\nSupports monitoring and evaluation processes to continually assess organisational performance and delivery against agreed results and recommend action to ensure delivery is achieved in\n\nAdhere to all Oxfam project implementation requirements and standards.\n\nProvide regular information, briefings and reports on activities including the support of donor and other visits to the programme in country.\n\nIf you have any questions about the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at , making sure you include the job title and reference number of the role you’re asking about. Please be aware we are unable to accept CVs or applications via e-mail. To apply, please use the “apply now” button on the right hand side of this advertisement\n\nWhat we are looking for: \nWe’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.\n\nAn ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:\n\nStrong programme management and quality knowledge, with ability to ensure consistent quality against standards and to implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems to assess and adjust performance.\n\nMinimum of 6 years work experience in grassroots programme implementation, policy advocacy, international development, human rights and/or environmental fields, at least one of which is specifically dedicated to programme and/or advocacy work on extractive industries issues.\n\nDemonstrated programme (including advocacy and campaign) design (including M&E) and management experience.\n\nA deep understanding of extractive industries issues and trends in Zambia, with existing relationships to regional and in country extractive industries network – evidence of strong activist background rooted in the extractives industries essential\n\nExcellent communication skills – good at listening, analysing, giving constructive feedback in ways that build capacity and understanding.\n\nGender analysis skills, with a particular understanding of the gendered nature of extractive industries governance, impacts and related financial flows. Commitment to human rights principles and actions.\n\nHands on and passionate about changing the status quo and exercise courage and activism about changing the current extrusive models.\n\nCommunications and IT skills in a variety of media.\n\nComfortable with multiple accountability lines, competing demands and a degree of uncertainty.\n\nExperience carrying out or contracting extractives industries programme and influencing capacity. building and training for civil society organisations a strong advantage.\n\nExperience in policy dialogue, advocacy and lobbying with government and private sector actors.\n\nProven ability in social research and macro policy analysis, with a focus on extractive industries governance a strong advantage.\n\nUnderstanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice and diversity within the extractives work.\n\nFluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Local languages and French/Portuguese is an added advantage.\n\nWe offer:\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.\n\nFrom the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.\n\nYou can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.\n\nHow to apply:\n\nAs part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. \n\nOur values and commitment to safeguarding\n\nOxfam 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAll 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.\n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.\n\nAbout us\n\nOxfam 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. 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