Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have good knowledge and experience of providing H&S advice, support, and training in a large international organisation?
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Do you have experience of working with a diverse range of people and teams in multiple locations and/or countries?
Do you have a good understanding of risk management and how H&S can work effectively with other functions?
If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you!
The Role:
OxfamGB is looking for two Roving H&S Advisors to deliver technical support and guidance for the management of H&S policies and procedures in country programmes where OGB is Executing Affiliate within the relevant region.
Please note that there are 2 positions available for this role:
- 1x Asia
- 1x MENA (Middle East and North Africa)
Successful applicants will require a good working knowledge of the region to which they are deployed. As this is a roving role, the successful candidates will be expected to be deployed within the region they are working a majority of the time.
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 the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Good knowledge and experience of providing Health and Safety advice, support, and training in a large international organisation
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people and teams in multiple locations and / or countries
- Understanding of risk management and how Health and Safety can work effectively with other functions (e.g., security management, human resources management, supply, and logistics)
- Experience in delivering, designing and quality-assuring effective communications and presentations (e.g., for workshops and training)
- Experience in influencing positive change in behaviour and practice in teams outside of the immediate management line
- Interest and enthusiasm to learn more about delivering Health and Safety to a high standard in INGO operations
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
- Numeracy and computer proficiency (MS Office packages)
- Adaptable and flexible.
Flexfam:
We believe that flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we are open to talking through working arrangements that might work for you
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.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
About Us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.
