Head of UN Partnerships

Head of UN Partnerships Oxford, England

Oxfam GB
Full Time Oxford, England 45927 - 53582 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.


  • Do you have demonstrable experience and success in engaging UN donor agencies ((UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNFPA, UNOPS and other relevant agency) and other major institutional humanitarian donors?

  • Do you have experience in working at a senior level within a network, coalition, alliance, or confederation of organisations involving multiple stakeholders and managing complex processes?

  • Do you have demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilisation strategies?

We are looking for a Head of UN Partnerships at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.


What you’ll be doing:


The OGB Head of UN Donor Partnerships will lead strategic engagement with UN donor agencies ((UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNFPA and any other relevant UN agency) on both humanitarian and long-term development co-operation.


You'll have:


We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.


An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

  • Demonstrable experience and success in engaging UN donor agencies ((UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNFPA, UNOPS and other relevant agency) and other major institutional humanitarian donors.
  • Experience in working at a senior level within a network, coalition, alliance, or confederation of organisations involving multiple stakeholders and managing complex processes
  • Demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilisation strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries, business units, and teams in an effective, empowering, and productive way.
  • Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues.
  • Understanding of Humanitarian Finance System.

Flexfam:


Flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.


Our values and commitment to safeguarding:


Oxfam 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 by complying with 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.


The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.


Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.


How to apply:


As part of your online application, please upload a copy of your CV and Cover Letter


Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team ([email protected]). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.


About Us


Oxfam 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. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.


Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.


A thriving diverse Oxfam:


It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.


To do that:

  • We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.

  • We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.

  • We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Head of UN Partnerships
Oxfam GB

www.oxfam.org.uk
Oxford, United Kingdom
Mark Goldring
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1942
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