Gender Justice Programme Manager

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Oxfam International

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: £29,082 GBP-£40,434 GBP / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Deadline: 26/08/2024
  • Location: Jordan
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
JOB PURPOSE
Gender Justice Programme Manager – in close coordination with the country program team- will catalyse the growth and development of the women’s rights and gender justice programme in Jordan and provide hands on support to gender mainstreaming across other programming and policy influencing areas. The position also provides thought leadership and effective coordination in policy influencing initiatives where relevant while participating in resource mobilisation in line with Oxfam in Jordan’s country strategy.
 
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development and Resource Mobilization (30%)
  • Lead the development and delivery of a sound Gender Justice programme, in line with the Country Strategy to leverage evidence gathered through humanitarian and development work for influencing (policy, campaigning and advocacy) working with partners and local networks.
  • Provide and share regular analysis on political and programme developments from a gender lens and actively participate in inter-Agency gender forums.
  • Working in close collaboration with the country MEAL Coordinator, advise the senior leadership team on gendered MEAL tools to measure programme impact (including collection of sex and age disaggregated data) and gender analysis.

Networking and Influencing (20%)
  • Regularly liaise with gender advisers and gender focal points in other agencies and organizations (including UNW, government, INGOs, local NGOs and women’s groups), and within Oxfam globally.
  • Identify and network with gender justice partners, allies and networks useful for formulation of common actions to tackle policies, attitudes and practices associated with gender inequality.
 
Capacity Building (10%)
  • Develop baseline gender analysis across the programme, where it is missing, and support staff to develop skills to be able to conduct high quality gender analysis.
  • Lead in development of strategies to strengthen staff and partners capabilities in gender mainstreaming and approaches.

  • People Management (20%)
  • Line manage the Gender Justice programme team ensuring that it operates in accordance with Oxfam’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, Performance Management, Security and Health and Safety.
  • Provide technical and budgetary oversight for projects within the Gender Justice Programme
 
Gender Mainstreaming (20%)
  • The GJ Program Manager will ensure that All Oxfam in Jordan work is gender sensitive.
  • Be prepared to undertake other duties related to Oxfam’s programme as and when required by the Deputy Country Director.
 
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
  • Strong conceptual base and theoretical knowledge of concepts, frameworks and tools of gender analysis and gender and development approaches (GAD).
  • Proven track record of people management and leadership.
  • Proven track record and excellent knowledge and working experience in the MENA region particularly around women’s rights and gender justice.
  • Member of the senior management team.
  • Proven experience in designing and overseeing implementation of GJ projects and programs in the MENA region.
  • Strong operational management ability with a clear focus on results delivery.
  • Ability to network and communicate ideas in a culturally sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application especially in the local and context.

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