Oxfam GB Country Director Burundi Jobs in Kenya

Oxfam strives to boost agricultural production to reduce food insecurity by promoting the development of value chains and the improvement of agricultural techniques particularly among women and young people.

We focus on women’s rights across all areas of production to empower them through transformational leadership so they can have access to land and have a voice in the implementation of rural and agricultural development policies.

We focus on prevention of and preparation for natural and human-made disasters, strengthening the capacities and the preparedness of existing public platforms and civil society’s organisations.

We strive to promote social cohesion and peaceful co-existence, strengthening citizen’s critical awareness towards human rights, peace, social justice and public accountability.

We enable citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities as well as increasing their participation in public and civic life.

Basic Essential Services

We work with rural communities to improve access to drinking water and sanitation systems.

Peace and Security

We focus on linking humanitarian actions and development through EFVLS (Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods), with a strong focus on protection.

The Role

The Country Director provides strategic leadership and management of this large and high profile program, including all development and humanitarian programming to maximise our influence and

The position is accountable to the Oxfam Regional Director for Horn, Eastern and Central Africa (HECA) for the delivery, effective management (which includes budgets and planning), monitoring and evaluation, and learning from the program.

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