Ghana - Advocacy Advisor

2 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada Oxfam-Québec Full time

**This is a 12-month mandate in **Ghana - Tamale.**

The mandate is under the _Equality in Action _Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place in 14 countries and 3 regions over a seven-year period (2020-2027).

The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in developing countries in inclusive, innovative and sustainable development initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.

**Here's what your daily life will look like**:
In close collaboration with Oxfam's in-country team members, your mandate will be to:

- Provide technical support to the development of advocacy strategy of Norsaac NGO.
- Support in communication and dissemination of information on the work of Norsaac in selected projects.
- Support capacity development of project staff and Youth Networks on advocacy and influencing.

**For this mandate you must**:

- Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
- Have university degree in Development studies, Economics, Political Science, Sociology or other relevant field;
- Be fluent in English, spoken and written (required);
- Have 3 years of relevant experience with development programs;
- Have comprehensive knowledge in advocacy and campaigning;
- Master the Office suite.

***What we offer**:

- Monthly allowance for living expenses;
- 20% increase in living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children).
- 1,500$ CAN per year/per child for schooling.
- Monthly amount for rent;
- Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
- Round trip flight for accompanying child(ren).
- 200$ CAD for additional luggage;
- Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(ren);
- A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;
- 20 days of vacation and other holidays;
- Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
- A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

**Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.**

**To do this, Oxfam will ensure recruiting people who demonstrate and embody the same values.**

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.



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