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DIVISION: Solid Waste Management and Recycling
TEAM: Community Engagement project
LOCATION: Al Mafraq – Host community and Zaatari camp
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term
GRADE: D.2
JOB FAMILY: programme
SALARY: JOD 15,575 – 21,065
HOURS: 40 hours/ Week
FLEXIBLE WORKING: 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.
DIVISION PURPOSE:
The overall objective of this project is to increase access to good management of municipal solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste in Za’atari Refugee Camp and neighbouring host communities through a cash for work modality intended to create a large number of livelihood opportunities for refugees and vulnerable Jordanians.
This will be carried out using the cash for work mechanism, to reduce the impact of the Syrian crisis on vulnerable households in Za’atari refugee camp and four municipalities in Mafraq Governate. The project is supported by a national advocacy and influencing campaign, targeting key decision makers, influencers, and the general public to improve solid waste management in Jordan.
The project is based on Oxfam’s experience in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Jordan, working with GIZ to improve solid waste management in Jordan. It includes a strong component of community engagement and behaviour change, to bring a sustainable approach to recycling and solid waste management in the targeted communities.
TEAM PURPOSE:
To build strong community awareness, active participation and ownership around solid waste management and recycling activities and reduce public health risks and environmental impact, contributing to a life with dignity for vulnerable people in Za’atari Refugee Camp and neighbouring host communities.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Community Engagement Officer will support the Community Engagement Senior officer in the implementation of community engagement activities, leading the team in developing and facilitating relationships between OXFAM and the community in the targeted municipalities and ensuring community have opportunity to input, participate and provide feedback on implemented activities. The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for ensuring that planned activities are implemented in high quality and timely manner.
Support in the implementation of OXFAM community engagement activities and services, including identifying, and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive change at the neighbourhood level and enhance the community participation and involvement in the implement SWM and Recycling activities, through efforts that are aligned with strategic plan, and working closely with other OXFAM and CBO staff and paid volunteers to ensure integration and coordination of activities.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO Community Engagement Senior Officer
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST Community Engagement Assistant
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY N/A
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
person specification
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
Essentials
For this role, you will need to model Oxfam’s feminist leadership approach so we have selected the most relevant feminist leadership practices which we will use for assessment purposes (which you can read more about here):
In addition, an ideal candidate will also have:
At interview, shortlisted candidates will also be assessed on our values and organisational attributes, as outlined above.
Desirable
Safer recruitment: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). You can find out what this means here.
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. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
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.
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.
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:
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