Digital Developer
Closing date: 18th August 2023 @ 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT
Interviews: 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st August 2023
Location: Global South preferred
Contract: Open Ended
Grade: C
Salary and benefits: TBC
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat/Regional team of the future, so we're open to talking through the type
of working arrangements that might work for you, We think this role would work well fully or partially home-based.
The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Digital Developer to join the Digital Strategy Team, to maintain and develop OIS owned platforms, in particular Oxfam.org, the Act platform and related sites, in line with the organizational and technical requirements to meet end-user needs and to create and maintain a technical road map for this.
Who weโre looking for
Skills
A PHP developer with knowledge of the Drupal API preferably with experience in Drupal 9 and 10. A solid and evidenced understanding of frontend development: HTML, CSS, SASS and Compass, Javascript/JQuery Strong understanding of UI, crossbrowser compatibility, general web functions and standards Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units Bestpractice development processes: Git, Agile, test driven development processes, continuous integration Experience in running large, high performance Drupal sites: Nginx, MySQL optimization, memcached, Varnish, APC, etc. Ability to set up and maintain technical workflow without supportValues
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to act as the technical authority and main developer of Oxfam Internationalโs platforms, inform the work that Oxfam does on a digital level as well as help Oxfam in achieving systemic change and impact using Oxfamโs presence at every level from local, to regional, to global.
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment โ as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment
How to apply
Please upload an up to date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we wonโt stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to 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.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.