HUMANITARIAN POLICY AND ADVOCACY ADVISOR - (MENA) Region
Location
Applicants must hold a valid and transferable right to work in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, OPT, that will remain in force upon appointment without amendment. Internal and external applicants holding work permits that are role-, project-, or employer-specific, are not eligible. Oxfam is unable to support visa sponsorship, transfer, or modification for this role.
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 GMT.
About The Role
The Regional Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor will take overall responsibility for ensuring the delivery of humanitarian policy and advocacy at the regional (Middle East and North Africa) level, with a focus on Oxfam’s humanitarian programs in MENA: Yemen, Syria, Iraq, OPTI, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Western Sahara crisis.
The Regional Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor will work closely with various Oxfam entities (Oxfam country offices, Oxfam affiliates and Oxfam International advocacy offices and networks at global level) to design and deliver policy and advocacy that will support those affected by conflict in claiming their rights and tackling the root causes and drivers of humanitarian crises.
About Oxfam
At Oxfam we respond to emergencies and advocate for people in crisis, partnering with local organizations to deliver essentials and help rebuild communities. We work with activists and partners to fight poverty and injustice. We campaign for economic, gender, climate justice and accountable governance, striving for sustainable growth and transformation. We fight for a future that is equal, just and fair – one in which people have more equal opportunities and rights, and one in which we can all flourish, not just survive.
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