Intern, Gender Project Support

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.   

Timeline: January / February 2025 – June 2025   

Background:

The "Together Against Poverty” 2 (TAP 2) grant is the fourth iteration of a long-standing partnership between Oxfam and a major US Foundation. This four-year project supports Oxfam's global advocacy efforts along two main strands of work: 1) increasing the quantity and improving the quality of foreign aid from key governments; and 2) promoting and resourcing agricultural development as a core pillar of economic growth in Africa.

Objective:

Oxfam America is seeking an intern to support the implementation of Oxfam’s gender policy and advocacy work implemented under the TAP 2 project, with a particular focus on providing timely programmatic, administrative, and logistical support. This includes providing operational and strategic support to the Kenya-based TAP2 Senior Gender Advisor and the US-based TAP2 Senior Project Officer in the implementation of a number of different ongoing advocacy initiatives. This role requires collaboration and coordination with a diverse set of key stakeholders, including internal Oxfam staff and external partners.

The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and get an inside understanding of policy and advocacy work within an international development agency. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff from around the world with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project planning, decision-making processes, reporting, and documentation for various advocacy initiatives, including but not limited to Oxfam’s influencing efforts on Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP).
• Track implementation of work plans for identified knowledge products and policy engagements, ensuring weekly and monthly deliverables and targets are met and tasks remain on track.
• Perform various project administration duties, such as preparing documentation for the procurement and payment of goods and services, booking travel, etc. 
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the TAP2 project team in organizing events, meetings, and workshops.
• Coordinate scheduling and take minutes for various internal and external meetings.
• Assist the Senior Gender Advisor and Senior Project Officer with the development of reports, presentations and technical tools as needed.
• Liaise with technical, communications, logistics, and administrative staff in relation to implementation of TAP2 project engagements.

• Currently pursuing a graduate-level degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or similar fields; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 1-3 years of work or prior internship experience, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Knowledge of and interest in policy issues related to gender justice, agriculture development, food systems, and/or climate justice.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners from different country, regional and global offices, utilizing prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, fluency in English essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Box, Zoom, etc.  
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Duration:

The position will be expected to work part-time for a period of up to six months, depending on the candidate’s schedule and availability. Preference will be given for those candidates with flexibility to align work schedules with East Africa time (EAT) for at least 2-4 hours per day.

Salary - $17.00 an hour

Non-Exempt / Non-Union 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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