HR Advisor – EA Node Africa (2093)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Are you experienced working in countries across Africa?

 

Do you have knowledge and experience of capacity building and skills transfer, learning and development, and knowledge management?

 

Are you able to travel often within the region and occasionally to Oxfam’s office in Oxford?

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

The EA Node HR Advisor – Africa Region will be responsible for training, capacity building, strengthening and supporting good practice in the human resource function across countries where Oxfam GB is responsible for providing business support. The role will work closely with colleagues from other functions to deliver integral support to countries and other HR practitioners globally to form a global team working together to drive service improvements and initiatives which support Oxfam GB delivery of our executing affiliate responsibilities.

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

•              Professional Qualification in Human Resources and/or related field with substantial knowledge and experience of general human resource management with expertise in providing a superior, proactive, business focused service •              Substantial knowledge and experience of capacity building and skills transfer, learning and development and knowledge management. •              Experience in creating a learning and sharing environment. •              Experience of working in countries across Africa region •              Working knowledge and experience of (country) labour law and its application. •              Ability to travel often within region and occasionally to Oxfam’s office in Oxford •              Ability and experience practically of working cross- functionally

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.