New Job Opening at Oxfam.

Here is the new job opening at Oxfam. The non-governmental organisation is seeking Organisational Development and People Lead.

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Background

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

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

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Job Description

The Role

To lead and support the country leadership in promoting and maintaining an organizational culture of teamwork, commitment to core values of equality, accountability, empowerment, courage, solidarity, and inclusiveness.

Reporting to the Country Director and working closely and collaboratively as a member of the Country Leadership Team, the role will lead and direct Oxfam in Ghana’s organizational development and human resource function, ensuring that we create and maintain a productive, supportive, and congenial work environment where everyone works with dedication to realise the established mission and objectives as an organization. This will include leading on organizational development and human resource management strategy design, implementation, and review are aligned to the organizational objectives.

Represent Oxfam at internal and external organisational development and human resource management events and meetings as appropriate.

Required Skills or Experience

The person (applicants must be citizens of Ghana or have legal status to work in Ghana)

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual with the following. :

Master’s degree in a related field (business administration, human resource management, organizational development). Certified HR specialist qualification is preferred.
Preference for 10 years of experience with a range of non-profit, corporate or government organisations. A detailed understanding of non-profit human resource management and organizational development functions is critical.
Significant senior leadership and management experience in the development and delivery of high-quality Human Resource and Organizational Development strategies.
Experience of managing complex Human Resource processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across teams and geographical areas.

Suggested:

Ability to develop and contribute to high-level organizational development analysis.
The ability to ‘think politically’ understanding motivations, pressures, power dynamics and challenges faced by colleagues, and other actors; and the ability to generate effective strategies to influence them.
Ability to develop and contribute to high-level analysis of staff learning and development needs.
Proven track record of success in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, and private foundations at senior level: nationally and globally.
Demonstrable ability to convey complex messages in an appropriate manner to broad and diverse audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate.
Proficiency in English.

How To Apply for the New Job Opening at Oxfam

Our offer

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 competitive compensation package based on a 40-hour work week.

How to apply

If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile – Oxfam – Pre Application

Closing date: 11^th June 2024 at 11:59pm (GMT)

Oxfam aims to attract a diverse mix of talented people that share our standards, values, principles, and we are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct.

Oxfam is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.