Research, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam in Nigeria is an international nonprofit organization committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that once given the chance to do so people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own. To do this, we work with local organizations, build their capacity and provide strategic funding to local projects in developing countries. We also lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and campaign to involve men and women also in our work.

Oxfam Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Oxfam Purpose: To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Job Title: Research, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator

Job Family: Advocacy and Campaigns
Location: Abuja

Team Purpose

• The Nigeria Country Team works on programs focused on economic justice, gender justice, humanitarian and good governance. The Research, Policy and Advocacy team's purpose is to lead and provide support to Oxfam's influencing work to maximise the impact of its work at local, national, regional and global levels.

Job Purpose

• The Research, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator will have a solid understanding of the context in Nigeria and of the tools that Oxfam can use to influence political change and achieve its objectives (these tools include: lobbying, advocacy, media, research, policy briefs, and digital communications tools).
• She/he will support Oxfam's efforts to design and implement advocacy, campaign and communications strategies that enable Oxfam and its partners to influence pro-poor and equitable change.
• The Research, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator will support Oxfam's programmes in Nigeria by delivering high quality research, policy and advocacy work on key poverty issues, through a strong research capacity at national level, and engagement with influential regional research institutions.
• She/he is expected to play the role of both a "project manager" and "expert practitioner" on research, policy and advocacy

Educational Qualification

• Masters Degree
• B.Sc Political Science, International Affairs, Public Policy or Government
• 8 - 10 years post graduate working experience.

Remuneration
Based on the National Salary Scale of Nigeria Country Office

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and curriculum vitae in English to: [email protected] to the attention  of: The Recruiter