Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ OXFAM INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION: Flexible – Africa Region (Countries where Oxfam has an office or presence)
POSITION: WE-CARE PROGRAMME MANAGER
OVERVIEW
Oxfam International is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. Through humanitarian response, development programmes and advocacy, Oxfam works with partners and communities in more than 90 countries to challenge inequality and promote a more just and equal world.
Oxfam in Africa (OiA) works with civil society organisations, academics, governments and private-sector partners to advance gender equality, economic justice and accountable governance across the continent.
Oxfam invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and strategic programme leaders for the position of WE-CARE Programme Manager within its Africa programme.
The successful candidate will lead the implementation of Oxfam in Africa's WE-CARE strategy, focusing on unpaid care and domestic work, gender justice, women's rights, care-responsive public services and social protection. The role will also strengthen programme quality, donor engagement, partnerships, policy influence and advocacy across several African countries.
JOB TYPE: Fixed-Term Contract
CONTRACT DURATION: One (1) year
JOB GRADE: C1 – National
SALARY: In line with Oxfam's applicable pay range
Application Deadline: Monday, 17th November 2026, at 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT
WORK LOCATION: Flexible within the Africa Region
PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Southern Africa or Kenya
POSITION: WE-CARE PROGRAMME MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY
The WE-CARE Programme Manager will drive Oxfam in Africa's WE-CARE strategy, ensuring programme quality and alignment with continental gender justice advocacy and global care policy objectives.
The role will integrate WE-CARE programming with Oxfam's Gender Justice, Economic Justice and Accountable Governance pillars. It will also ensure that evidence and insights from partners, Women's Rights Organisations (WROs) and field teams in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia inform policy, advocacy and learning initiatives.
The successful candidate will oversee programme implementation and sustainability, coordinate relationships with country teams and partners, and serve as the principal donor focal point for the Hewlett Foundation and other care-related donors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Programme Leadership and Implementation
Drive the implementation of Oxfam in Africa's WE-CARE strategy.
Oversee programme implementation and sustainability across key countries.
Ensure programme quality and alignment with Oxfam's gender justice, economic justice and accountable governance priorities.
Lead initiatives that promote the recognition, reduction and redistribution of unpaid care and domestic work.
Support the development of care-responsive public services and social protection initiatives.
Strengthen the integration of gender and care justice across programme activities.
Coordinate with Oxfam country teams, partners and networks in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
2. Donor Engagement and Grant Management
Serve as the principal donor focal point for the Hewlett Foundation and other care-related donors.
Maintain strong donor relationships and ensure effective communication.
Lead high-quality programme planning, budgeting and reporting.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and grant agreements.
Provide effective budget oversight and financial management as the Budget Holder.
Coordinate programme accountability and ensure that donor commitments are met.
3. Partnerships and Feminist Collaboration
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Women's Rights Organisations and relevant networks.
Promote feminist partnership approaches that support local leadership and meaningful participation.
Work closely with partners, communities and field teams to identify programme priorities.
Ensure that partner experiences and evidence inform programme design, implementation and learning.
Strengthen collaboration across Oxfam country teams and relevant stakeholders.
4. Policy Influence, Advocacy and Continental Engagement
Support engagement on the care agenda at national, regional and continental levels.
Link care work to broader feminist economic justice processes.
Support advocacy engagement with African Union (AU) specialised technical committees and other relevant continental platforms.
Translate programme evidence and partner experiences into policy recommendations and advocacy initiatives.
Strengthen Oxfam's contribution to policy discussions on unpaid care and domestic work, gender justice and care-responsive public services.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Provide leadership in programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
Ensure programme evidence informs policy, advocacy and strategic decision-making.
Coordinate learning initiatives and documentation of programme achievements and lessons.
Promote high-quality reporting and programme performance monitoring.
Ensure that programme learning is shared across country teams, partners and relevant stakeholders.
6. Team Leadership and Coordination
Provide functional leadership to diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
Coordinate programme activities across Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
Work collaboratively with Oxfam's Gender Justice team and other relevant departments.
Promote effective communication, teamwork and accountability.
Support programme quality and continuous improvement across the WE-CARE portfolio.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications and Professional Experience
The ideal candidate should possess:
Substantial experience managing complex, multi-country programmes within an international non-governmental organisation (INGO), preferably across Africa.
Strong understanding of gender justice, women's rights, unpaid care and domestic work.
Proven experience in strategic planning and programme management.
Experience managing programme budgets as a Budget Holder.
Strong knowledge of donor compliance and high-quality reporting, particularly for foundation donors such as the Hewlett Foundation.
A proven track record of feminist partnership working with Women's Rights Organisations and networks.
Experience linking programme evidence to policy influence and advocacy at national, regional and continental levels.
TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong programme planning and implementation skills.
Excellent budget management and financial oversight abilities.
Knowledge of donor compliance and grant management.
Strong monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) experience.
Ability to coordinate multi-country programmes and remote teams.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
Strong analytical, communication and reporting abilities.
Experience supporting policy influence and advocacy initiatives.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Feminist leadership and a strong commitment to gender justice.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead and coordinate diverse teams across different countries.
Resilience and adaptability when working in complex environments.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Commitment to Oxfam's values and safeguarding standards.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in English is essential.
French is highly desirable.
LOCATION AND WORK AUTHORISATION
The position is flexible within the Africa Region, in any country where Oxfam has an office or presence in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Southern Africa or Kenya is preferred.
Candidates must already have, and be able to retain, the legal right to work in their chosen location.
Oxfam International cannot guarantee work permits or support relocation for this position.
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed.
WHAT OXFAM OFFERS
Oxfam offers:
A fixed-term contract of one (1) year.
A competitive compensation package in line with the applicable Oxfam pay range.
A 36-hour working week.
Opportunities to contribute to a flagship gender justice programme with continental influence.
Opportunities for professional development within Oxfam in Africa's Gender Justice team.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Oxfam recruitment portal.
Applicants are required to upload:
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A cover letter clearly explaining their suitability against the essential criteria outlined in the Job Profile.
Application Link: https://oxfam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4357994...
Closing Date: Monday, 17th November 2026, at 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, typically within two weeks after the closing date.
SAFEGUARDING AND RECRUITMENT
Oxfam is committed to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. The organisation promotes the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all employees to comply with its Code of Conduct.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and may include criminal records and terrorism-financing checks. Oxfam International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Oxfam is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding across all its operations.