Pan-Africa Head of Economic Justice (Oxfam GB)

http://www.pambazuka.org/images/articles/386/OxfamGB.jpgGlobal awareness about economic injustice in Africa is growing. Great news, except that change isn’t happening fast enough. To make matters worse, the effects of climate change are starting to have a serious effect across the continent.
Starting GBP £24,100 net per annum

Be challenged
Debt. Unfair trade. Climate change. Somehow, the world’s poorest people get stuck paying the price. Each poses a serious threat to the lives of millions of Africans. And we’ll look to you to come up with the strategies to bring about real change – right now. It won’t be easy. But by targeting influential decision makers and policy-making institutions, you’ll put economic justice on the top of their agendas. A consistent and coordinated approach across all of our country programmes will be key to changing continental policies. Which is why you’ll need to work closely with the rest of the Oxfam International team.

Be involved
53 countries. 30,221,532 km2. More than 920 million people. Responsibilities don’t come much bigger, which is why we’re looking for someone with a practical understanding of economic justice issues and experience building strategic relationships on a regional, national and Pan-African level. A thorough knowledge of campaigning is essential, as is the ability to lead and coordinate multiple teams from a distance. And with superb negotiation skills and fluency in French or English, you’ll have the tools needed to influence the way the media, government officials and other key decision makers respond to economic justice issues.

Be Oxfam
A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit and quote ref: INT2825.
Closing date: 21 July 2008.