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GEDSI and Feminist Influencing Thematic Lead
with Oxfam
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with Oxfam
Department purpose: The Oxfam in Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia’s Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localization of humanitarian leadership, long-term development programming, and influencing work. Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and effective management of the programming in Asia, effective management of financial and human resources in line with Oxfam policy, and providing high-level support and representation for advocacy, fundraising, and any other representational purposes in support of Oxfam’s work and interest while ensuring gender justice and feminist principles are adopted.
Team purpose: The Mekong Regional Water Governance Program (MRWGP) focuses on inclusive and equitable water governance, addressing climate change, water security, and social accountability. MRWGP oversees regional projects funded by DFAT and SDC, ensuring sustainable water governance across Cambodia, Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam and Myanmar. The Inclusion Program 3 (IP3) (2025-2029) integrates governance and climate resilience for regional policy impact. The program aims for - More sustainable and resilient livelihoods of riparian communities in the Mekong Sub-region and prioritises three interconnected pillars Pillar 1: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Feminist Influencing; Pillar 2: Inclusive Water Resource Governance; Pillar 3. Climate Resilient Communities.
Location: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Contract: 1-year fixed term
One Oxfam Grade: C1 National
Job purpose: Provide expert technical guidance and coordination to advance gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) across multi-country water governance and climate resilience programming. Lead strategic alignment of the GEDSI Strategic Framework and action plans with Oxfam’s feminist and inclusive frameworks, coordinating partners, research, and capacity support.
Contribute to systemic change through regional influencing, advocacy, and cross-country learning that centres rights-based, locally led approaches.
DIMENSIONS of the Role:
Strategic Leadership and Influence: The role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and frameworks that shape programming and policy – through feminist influencing and GEDSI integration in natural resource governance and climate resilience.
External Engagement and Representation: Significant external-facing responsibilities, including engaging governments, regional partners, civil society, donors, and regional and global networks to influence narratives, policy, and practice.
Technical Expertise and Advisory Support: The role serves as senior technical specialist – on feminist policy influencing and intersectional analysis and on GEDSI integration in programming – advising internal teams and partners across multiple countries.
Capacity Strengthening and Technical Support: Provides targeted capacity development to Oxfam teams and partners across multiple countries, equipping them with tools, knowledge, and confidence to apply inclusive, rights-based approaches to water governance and climate resilience. Supports practical integration of GEDSI principles through mentoring, training, and co-design of context-relevant action plans.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the website
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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