Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Role:
Oxfam in Zambia and its partners through Oxfam Ireland are implementing the Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) in Zambia, for A Better World 2023-2027. the project is aimed at ‘Improving Socio-Economic Status for Women, Youths, and Marginalized Groups’. The project is being implemented in Mongu, Kaoma, Namwala, Gwembe districts of Zambia, the project is targeted to reach 15,600 people directly from vulnerable households including female, child and elderly headed households.
Therefore, the Gender Justice pillar seeks to recruit an intern who will support the pillar in coordinating the implementation of activities under the ICSP programme. The duration for the internship programme is 6 Months (Starting March -August 2025).
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:
• The intern must have a minimum of Diploma in Social Work, Gender, Education, or any other social sciences.
• Must have at least 2-3 years of work experience or internship programme in a Non-government Organisation.
• Must be available to start immediately after being offered the internship opportunity.
Key Roles and responsibilities of the intern
• Support the Gender Justice Pillar in executing ICSP programme activities.
• Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth programme operations.
• Assist in the development of project plans, objectives, and timelines.
• Monitor programme progress against established milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date programme documentation, including project files, records, and reports.
• Prepare regular activity reports, status updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of Project documents especially partner reports and activity reports
• Assist with budget requests for various activities under the Gender Justice Pillar.
• Support in facilitating effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and partners.
• Assist in organising and coordinating meetings, workshops, and other programme-related events.
Other skills and competencies
• Able to write basic reports such as activity reports.
• Good facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders.

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.
Flex Fam:
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.

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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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

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