WOMEN’S LAND RIGHTS ADVOCACY OFFICER
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: National:D2
Gross salary: 1,728,002 Tshs and other benefits
Contract Type: One (1) year fixed term
Job Ref No: INT6556
Who we are
Oxfamis an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam is working in Shinyanga,Simiyu, Geita, Mwanza, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, Manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2010/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services. Gender justice change goal aims at ending violence against women and to promote women’s leadership and economic empowerment.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Women’s Land Rights Advocacy Officer to enhance the impact of our work in ensuring the implementation of the ‘Advancing Women’s Land Property Rights in East Africa’ project in Tanzania.
Roles and responsibilities
In this role you will report to the Economic Justice Campaigns Manager, you will be responsible for the following;
- Ensure implementation of the Advancing Women’s land and Property Rights in East Africa Project.
- Lead and engage with civil society and government stakeholders and contribute to increasing public awareness of the need to strengthen women’s land and property rights.
- Put in place the key elements needed for a broader alliance campaign to advance women’s land and property rights, such as agreement amongst the key allies, clarity on what needs to be done to improve women’s land and property rights and a plan of action for its achievement.
- Link Country Oxfam programme campaigns, Regional Oxfam campaigns, Actionaid hunger free campaign, ACORD land rights and gender related activities at national and regional level.
- Produce regular reports on progress and outcomes that meets the requirements of the project and donors.
- Convene dialogues and arrange media coverage of events related to women’s land and property rights.
Skills and Competencies
A candidate envisaged for this role will hold the following;
- Proven commitment to women’s rights and commitment to strengthening the land rights of people in poverty.
- Knowledge of land and women’s rights issues in Tanzania.
- Experience of working on campaigns in Tanzania and/or other African countries.
- Possess an understanding of gender issues and analysis.
- Experience of policy development work and lobbying.
- Experience of work with media and public presentation.
- Experience of grassroots development work.
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy, Fluency in written & spoken English and Kiswahili,
- Ability in linking and networking with broad spectrum of people and organisations.
- Experience in event organising.
Application Instructions:
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above.We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is 11th October 2013.
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