Economic Justice Programme Coordinator to Oxfam Denmark

Oxfam Denmark is looking for a skilled and highly motivated Economic Justice Programme Coordinator to join our international department. Your main role will be managing international development programmes in Africa and Latin America promoting systemic solutions to the growing economic inequality through support to a vibrant civil society that can push for progressive taxation, pro-poor and gender sensitive public services, and an economy that works for the 99% and not just the 1%. As a secondary and smaller component of the job, you will be expected to contribute to fundraising, as well as to Oxfam’s policy and advocacy work in Denmark and globally.
About the team
You will be part of Oxfam Denmark’s Economic Justice & Inclusive Democracies team within the International Programme department. The team supports the design and implementation of civil society advocacy programmes focusing on the intersection between economic, climate and gender justice in Africa, MENA and Latin America. You will collaborate closely with team colleagues and other teams and departments in Oxfam Denmark, Oxfam country and regional offices as well as local and international partner organisations in promoting solutions to the root causes of inequality, poverty and the escalating climate crisis. You will report to the Team Leader for Economic Justice & Inclusive Democracies.

Responsibilities

• First and foremost, you will contribute to strengthening and deepening Oxfam Denmark’s expertise and profile on agreed areas of intervention within the field of economic inequality and tax justice.
• Providing technical support to the strategic design and programme cycle management of selected grants focusing on economic inequality, primarily in Africa and Latin America.
• Contributing to fundraising processes related to relevant calls in collaboration with Oxfam colleagues and partner organisations.
• Providing professional support and advice to selected programmes on quality implementation and results-oriented advocacy and campaigning, including through travels to Oxfam country offices and partners in relevant countries.
• Qualifying Oxfam Denmark’s programme work with civil society alliances, movements of youth and women, and with media and investigative journalists.
• Contributing to policy briefs, data analysis, reports, and media work in relation to economic justice.
• Supporting international and Danish policy work and programme development.
• Depending on profile, undertake media responsibility on selected issues.

The exact portfolio of responsibilities will reflect the qualifications of the successful candidate and the priorities of the organisation.

Qualifications – if you can tick several of these, you may be the right candidate

• Solid understanding of economic inequality in the global south and its harmful effects on poverty, climate, democracy and gender justice.
• Knowledge of the role of progressive taxation, transparency and quality public spending in reducing inequality and strengthening the social contract within countries in the global south.
• Strong interest in Financing for Development (aid, international tax and debt) and its role in reducing inequality between the global north and south.
• The role of democratic ownership forms and labour rights in reducing inequality.
• Private sector engagement on responsibilities of corporations and institutional investors and their role in reducing inequality and creating a more human economy.
• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Experience in working with civil society organisations and understanding the role of movements and alliances in social change processes.
• Programme cycle management skills, with a strong focus on high-quality programming and delivery of ambitious changes while ensuring adherence to donor requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Relationship-building competencies, good intercultural understanding and ability to effectively communicate and work with different stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong drive and get-things-done attitude while paying attention to the details.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Proficiency in Danish is an advantage and good knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Application Process
You apply for the job by clicking the Apply button. Submit your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than October 30th, 2024 at 11.59 pm. We will screen and interview on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the position if we find the right candidate before the application deadline.

Oxfam Denmark is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all ages and with diverse backgrounds.

The position is full-time and permanent. Preferred starting date is December 1st, 2024.

For further information about the position, please contact Morten Bisgaard, Team Leader on Economic Justice & Inclusive Democracies, [email protected], mobile phone: +45-27229192

About Oxfam Denmark
Oxfam Denmark is an independent non-governmental organisation that works in collaboration with other Oxfam affiliates to combat poverty, inequality and injustice worldwide. We focus on providing sustainable development solutions, promoting human rights, and advocating for democratic change and equality.

Department: Economic Justice & Inclusive Democracy

Deadline: 30 October 2024

Location: Oxfam Danmark / Vesterbrogade, 2B, 1620, København