Executive Director

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Oxfam Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good.

To spread that change and make it last, political solutions are also needed to tackle the root causes of poverty and create societies where empowered individuals can thrive. We will always act, we will speak out, and we won't live with poverty.

JOB SUMMARY

The OIED reports directly to the Chair of the OI Board, leads the OI team Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Oxfam International Secretariat staff. The OIED chairs the Executive Directors Forum.Are you a politically astute, diplomatic, courageous, enabling and visionary leader who can guide the confederation in the implementation of a collective global vision?Are you an effective manager able to balance competing priorities, plan for the future, inspire and incentivize teams within matrixed organizational structures?Do you have a strong external influencing profile combined with experience leading and managing a large cross-cultural organization with thousands of staff?Do you have a deep understanding of how to lead with feminist principles in ways that address power structures and systemic inequity, strengthen a feminist and decolonial organizational culture and staff engagement?Do you share a commitment to Oxfam's core values of protecting and promoting the social, economic, cultural and political rights of all people?Do you have a successful record of working with a multiplicity of stakeholders to lead and manage change and complex organizational negotiations?

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Oxfam International Executive Director (OIED) will lead the OI Secretariat (OIS) to effectively carry out its functions in support of the Oxfam Confederation. The ED will lead transformational processes to strengthen the Oxfam Confederation, drive a vision of a confederation of equals, and ensure effective mechanisms for implementation of its collective agenda and strategic priorities. Furthermore, the role will represent Oxfam at all levels internally & externally – inspiring not only Oxfam staff but also people around the world to believe in Oxfam's values and join an invigorated movement to bring progressive change. This ambitious role is one of significant breadth and influence, combining strategic vision and leadership, external representation and influence and effective operational co-ordination.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Compliance, Leadership skills, Ability to coordinate, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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