Employer: Oxfam
Location: Global
Closing date: 29 August 2021 @ 23:59 BST/EAT
Interviews: TBC
Location: Nairobi preferred, other OIS Office locations or where Oxfam has an office are considered (subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via hosting affiliate)
Contract: Open Ended
One Oxfam Grade: B1
Salary and benefits: National terms, in line with Oxfam values and subject to location**
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the above-mentioned locations. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example, job share, part-time or compressed hours
*The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Global Head of Security who will ensure that Oxfam global security systems and processes including aspects of health and safety and safe programming are in line with industry best and emerging practices. The candidate will be expected to incentivise and support structures across Oxfam systems enabling excellence and relevance to our aim of operating particularly in challenging settings in partnership with other actors. The Global Head of Security will offer security expertise and crisis management support to affiliates, Oxfam International, Global Humanitarian Team, regional teams and countries while giving strategic input and support to key stakeholders on Security Management, Staff Health and Safety. Leadership and team management will also be provided to the Global Security Team as well as representing Oxfam externally by leading and participating in international debates.
Please see full Job Description for further details.
Location: Global
Closing date: 29 August 2021 @ 23:59 BST/EAT
Interviews: TBC
Location: Nairobi preferred, other OIS Office locations or where Oxfam has an office are considered (subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via hosting affiliate)
Contract: Open Ended
One Oxfam Grade: B1
Salary and benefits: National terms, in line with Oxfam values and subject to location**
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the above-mentioned locations. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example, job share, part-time or compressed hours
*The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Global Head of Security who will ensure that Oxfam global security systems and processes including aspects of health and safety and safe programming are in line with industry best and emerging practices. The candidate will be expected to incentivise and support structures across Oxfam systems enabling excellence and relevance to our aim of operating particularly in challenging settings in partnership with other actors. The Global Head of Security will offer security expertise and crisis management support to affiliates, Oxfam International, Global Humanitarian Team, regional teams and countries while giving strategic input and support to key stakeholders on Security Management, Staff Health and Safety. Leadership and team management will also be provided to the Global Security Team as well as representing Oxfam externally by leading and participating in international debates.
Please see full Job Description for further details.
*Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for a strategic leader with extensive working knowledge of security and crisis management and have international experience in a similar large, complex, dynamic and multicultural organization with relevant field experience. As an experienced head, you will lead and develop a high-level specialist team and will continue to build a solid culture of security risk, Staff Health and Safety management within Oxfam. We are looking for a strong and credible, future oriented candidate to influence and provide internal/ external representation. In addition, if you have self-awareness, understanding and commitment to Oxfam values and principles, you are the individual we are looking for:
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to contribute to the Confederation Security Strategy and Management and a chance to work with a diverse group of passionate people globally. The role gives an individual a better understanding and appreciation of the important work done by Oxfam employees every day to continue fighting injustice around the world. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome.
If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
How to apply
Please follow the LINK and upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job Description
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.