Company Profile

Oxfam is a rights-based global development organization with more than 70 years of experience in more than 90 countries worldwide. Oxfam’s mission is to end the injustice of poverty and inequality through systemic change and the advancement of political, economic and social rights. Oxfam has been working in Ghana since 1986, managing programs related to food security and livelihoods, universal access to education and healthcare and transparency and accountability in extractive industries (mining, oil and gas).

Oxfam’s experience in Ghana and strong partnerships with government institutions, Ghanaian civil society organizations and NGOs supports the delivery of active and innovative programs and advocacy work seeking to improve the livelihoods of Ghanaians and strengthen citizen accountability. Oxfam in Ghana currently works in 11 out of Ghana’s 16 administrative regions.

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.