IFI POLICY ADVISOR, Public Services
Closing date: October 31st, 2023 @ 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT
Interviews: November 2023
Location: Based in Washington, DC. Other locations may be considered for exceptional candidates willing to commit to frequent travel to DC.
Contract: Open-ended
One Oxfam Grade: in line with Oxfam values and according to location
Salary and benefits: national
<Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the United States or the country in which they are based.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so weโre open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example part-time or compressed hours.
The Role
Oxfam International is looking for a Policy Adviser on the International Financial Institutions, primarily to help design and drive our strategy to influence the World Bank Group.
Oxfam's International Financial Institution (IFI) Advocacy Office is based in Washington, DC, and leads Oxfamโs influencing work on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The team works across the Confederation and with allies to advocate for sustainable, inclusive and accountable IFI policies and practices that reduce poverty and inequality. The team also acts as a service hub for the Confederation, supporting country offices and partners to engage the IFIs effectively. We are looking for a policy adviser to provide strategic and substantive input into the design and execution of Oxfamโs engagement with the IFIs, particularly with regard to the World Bank, inequality and public services, and private finance.
Reporting to the Head of Office, Washington DC, the key responsibilities for this role include:
Developing and implementing advocacy strategies designed to influence the policies and financing of the IFIs โ primarily the World Bank Group โtowards greater support for universal, free, quality public services, in line with Oxfamโs inequality campaign. Maintaining a high level of expertise in these areas and help to develop Oxfam policy and research in support of the above strategy. Monitoring and analyzing the impact of World Bank and IMF policies and actions on inequality, and in particular the accessibility and quality of public services, in particular public education and healthcare Maintaining/building a network of contacts, collecting intelligence and advocate with the Board and staff of the World Bank Group on these issues. Facilitate collaboration on these issues at the World Bank Group and the IMF with Oxfam affiliates, country and regional teams, partners based in the Global South and affected communities, to influence the IFIs and hold them accountable. Representing Oxfam at meetings and conferences, writing blogs, and giving media interviews. Participating actively in NGO networks and advocacy alliances.Who weโre looking for
Essential
Knowledge of global education and/or health policy, and the policy and research agenda around public services and inequality. Experience in advocacy related to economic and social justice. Knowledge of development finance, and of the international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank Group and IMF ways of working, agendas, and how to influence them. Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think strategically and creatively. Excellent oral and written communication skills for advocacy and media, and keen political judgement. Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well and flexibly in hard-working teams, while also able to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision. Experience working in a collaborative manner with diverse international teams, alliances and coalitions. Demonstrable commitment to social and economic justice, anti-racism, gender equity, womenโs rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable
Professional proficiency / fluency in another language, especially Spanish, Arabic or French. Strong knowledge of the work of the IFC, the WBG private sector arm. Knowledge of the global policy agenda around social protection. A background in feminist advocacy or work on gender justice.
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity tomake a dynamic contribution to the broad push for reform at the international financial institutions, to better equip them to contribute to economic, gender and climate justice โ and to hold them accountable when they fall short. 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 covering 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.
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