JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: < West Bank>

CONTRACT TYPE: 6 MONTHS) >

JOB FAMILY: Programmes

ONE OXFAM GRADE: D1 

DEPARTMENT: Programme

TEAM: Economic Justice Programme

SALARY: Min ILS per annum

HOURS: Part time – 20 hours a week

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we are open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. For this role it will be fully based in the office. Other arrangements can be agreed exceptionally as per National Staff Terms and Conditions and on a case-by-case situation.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Team Purpose

To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering, and injustice, and alleviating their symptoms.

The West Bank community engagement and outreach officer will carry out his/her tasks under the supervision of the Economic Justice Program in OPT/I.

Job Purpose

The West Bank community engagement and outreach officer will be a key member of Oxfam’s Economic Justice team in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel (OPTI), supporting global and national advocacy efforts under the Economic Justice Programme. Their role focuses on empowering marginalized Palestinians to safeguard their rights and achieve greater, gender-equitable control over their lives and resources through meaningful community engagement, advocacy for equitable resource access, and strengthening partnerships at local and national levels

JOB REPORTS TO

Economic Justic Project Manager – WB

ROLES REPORTING TO THIS JOB

None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

NA

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

West Bank

IMPACT

Internal country team, OPTI.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Partners, programme participants, related governmental bodies and donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and strengthen relationships with local, national, and international stakeholders, including community leaders, civil society organizations, and grassroots groups, to foster collaboration, inclusive engagement, and support for the project’s objectives.
• Organize and facilitate lobby meetings, round tables, and workshops, and produce materials and briefings informed by project analysis and evidence to support efforts for more inclusive financial policies and services.
• Contribute to the design and execution of a National awareness-raising campaign and collective actions on financial inclusion of women and young people in rural areas.
• Design and implement a strategy to improve inclusive financial policies in Palestine by engaging key stakeholders, gathering input through consultations, mobilizing collective efforts for policy change, and monitoring progress to enhance access for women, youth, and persons with disabilities in rural areas.
• Design and produce materials to raise awareness and generate public pressure on policymakers, companies, and Italian and European governments regarding violations of Palestinians' socio-economic rights.
• Track the progress and impact of community engagement activities, ensuring alignment with the project's objectives and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports on outreach activities, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Assist in the preparation of donor and internal reports, ensuring that community engagement outcomes are documented and reflect the project's impact.
• Facilitate training sessions and provide ongoing support to local partners, community leaders, and stakeholders to build their capacity in community mobilization, public participation, and leadership.
• Empower women, youth, and marginalized groups to actively participate in decision-making processes, ensuring their voices are heard in local and national discussions.
• Foster an environment where community stakeholders feel confident in taking ownership of project initiatives and advocating for their needs.
• Develop media/communications products – for example digital content and audience friendly products, fact sheets, stories, case studies; 

Manage Oxfam’s risk

• Be aware of and respond to sensitivities of operating within the national/regional context.
• Be aware of Oxfam partnership principles and act accordingly when working and interacting with partners, working from the principle of complementary roles between Oxfam and partners.
• Ensure close monitoring of identified programme risk, and support frequently update risks register.

General

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice, women & youth economic justice and women's rights (click here).
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

CORE DIMENSIONS

• Problems vary and include a combination of routine and some complex.
• Work pattern is a mixture of reactive and project work.
• Ability to analyse data and come up with specific commonalties and recommendations derived from the analysis.
• Required to make sound judgements regularly within agreed processes.
• Communication is largely with internal staff and partners.
• Analysis and communication of some complex information at a simple level is required to a wide audience to promote and influence.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Most importantly, every individual in Oxfam needs to be able to:

• Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here)
• Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):

1. Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity."

2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential

•  A good level qualification, and advanced university degree in Political science, social work, communications, journalism, law, human rights, or development.
• Experience in mobilization, fostering collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to design campaigns, create materials, and adapt complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Expertise in influencing financial policies and facilitating stakeholder consultations.
• Strong writing, editing, and digital media skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to organize workshops and enhance leadership and public participation skills.
• Research proficiency, strategic thinking, and results-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and teamwork abilities.

Key Attributes:

• Self-awareness and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Mutual Accountability and collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Agility and Strategic Thinking to manage complexity and uncertainty effectively.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving impactful outcomes.
• Cultural Sensitivity and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity.
• Networking and Negotiation Skills to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Teamwork with the ability to collaborate in diverse environments.
• Effective Communication tailored to various audiences and contexts.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects 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. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.