International Development and Political Economy Consultant - Oxfam

Oxfam in Ghana has a vision of contributing to a Ghana of active citizens, equitable development, and a responsive and effective state, which is setting a trend in Africa for accountable and progressive policy and practice. Oxfam in Ghana operates under One Oxfam platform bringing together Oxfam GB, Oxfam US and Oxfam IBIS under one country line management. Oxfam in Ghana’s current strategy has been in implementation since April 2016 and will end in March 2020.

What we are looking for

As part of the process of developing new country strategy and operational model, Oxfam is looking for Ghana based international development and political economy consultant to objectively and critically assess the external contexts within which Oxfam in Ghana is operating and how to effectively respond to the world out there by better understanding how to read the signals of change. The findings and recommendations from the political economy, social and gender analyses will be used together with the outcomes/products of two other related processes, namely feasibility study and evaluation to shape the influencing hub model, next Oxfam country strategy and operational model.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.