Company Profile

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

One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

Job Description

Working with Oxfam In Ghana

Oxfam aims to tackle the root causes of social and economic inequalities and unaccountable power that violate human rights and drive poverty, injustice, and environmental destruction in Ghana. We will achieve this by working together with people and partners to address the systemic barriers fueling inequality and poverty. We commit to acting as a safe, feminist and partner-led International NGO. We work in contexts where we have the greatest impact, channeling our resources to work in solidarity with communities, allies, and partners, to shape transformational programming and influencing at scale.

What We Are Looking For

Oxfam in Ghana is looking for an experienced Ghanaian with a passion for social and economic justice/equity, and a strong team leader with qualification in public health or related field of study to join its Program and Influencing Team as Project Coordinator for the ‘’Sexual and Reproductive  Health  Rights for Young  Women  and  Adolescent  Girls Project’’. The duration of the role is three (3) years fixed term contract.

Required Skills or Experience

• We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience and track record in project management and coordination, focused on strengthening civil society, adolescent girls and young women's reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and human rights.
• You will have strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritise, coordinate, control and forward plan several tasks with limited supervision. Primarily responsible for ensuring quality of design, implementation and monitoring of The Global Affairs Canada funded multi-country project, including overseeing timely annual planning, budgeting, and reporting in compliance with all Oxfam and donor requirements and standards.
• The ideal candidate will have strong commitment to equal opportunity gender equality and the principles of diversity.