OI Interim Governance Manager at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance, adopting a right based approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: OI Interim Governance Manager

Job ID: 1918
Location: Nigeria (OIS or Oxfam office location)
Job Type: Fixed Term
Contract: fixed term - 6 Months
One Oxfam Grade: C
Level: Management
Hours: 36
Consultancy: Monitoring, learning and Accompanying Support to Pan Africa Advocacy and Campaign Programs and Projects

The Role

• We are looking for an Interim Governance Manager who will complement the Governance Team - part of OI’s globally distributed Strategy and Feminist Futured Department - to manage the Oxfam International governance cycle and provide effective and efficient support and advice to Oxfam’s global governance components, including the Oxfam International Board and its Committees.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with prior understanding of governance, ideally in the non-governmental sector, at a time where a new and more diverse and inclusive global governance architecture continues to consolidate and evolve.

Who We’re Looking for

• Effective negotiation abilities and informal leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder, networked environment.
• Experience in running governance processes, including excellent minute-taking skills. 
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many levels, with tact and diplomacy and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Demonstrable organizational and project management skills.
• Competency in designing and delivering training, inductions, and written guides.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Fluent in spoken and written English required, with French, Spanish or Arabic an advantage.

Salary

• In line with Oxfam values and according to location.

Benefits:

• In line with Oxfam values and according to location.

Application Close Date
13th November, 2022 (23:59 GMT).