Programme Manager, Gender Justice

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Oxfam Novib

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: ₦15,931,750 NGN / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 21/11/2025
  • Location: Nigeria
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
ABOUT US
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
 
CONTEXT
The jobholder will work with the Programme team to lead the implementation of the gender action plan according to OXFAM’s Country Strategy and commitments to gender transformative programming.
 
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
To provide high-quality support to different units of the Country Office and to partners according to Oxfam’s standards and contribute to Oxfam’s global and regional learning aspirations through capacity building, coordination, mentoring and monitoring, making sure that Oxfam’s Response meets the gender minimum standards as well as promotes women’s voice, participation and leadership.
 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • A master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Humanitarian, or Gender Studies, or a related field is required.
  • Additional certification or training in programme management, advocacy and influencing, gender justice, or gender and development is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in providing technical advice on gender mainstreaming and/or women’s rights programming; demonstrable understanding of gender mainstreaming and women’s rights; and experience in promoting women’s leadership and decision making in areas of sustainable livelihoods emergencies, and disaster risk reduction.
  • Experience working in a conflict or post conflict situation.
  • Substantial knowledge of the socio-economic and political context of the region and how it affects women’s rights and gender equality
  • Knowledge of Results-based management (RBM) approach and Performance measurement framework (PMF).
  • Knowledge and / or experience of common Oxfam norms objects, standards and tools
  • Experience using a computerized information management system (Ms Word, Excel etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports.

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