United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Regional WASH Advisor

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

The Role:

As Regional Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion Advisor you will consolidate Oxfam’s position as a leading public health agency by promoting innovation and learning across the region, building the technical capacity of country teams and partners to design and implement quality public health programmes. You will also act as the lead on strategic thinking for WASH programmes in the region, and work closely with the regional team to develop and implement the Regional Humanitarian Strategy.

About the MECIS Region

The Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States (MECIS) region implements and manages programmes in Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Russia, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Programmes within the MECIS region reflect Oxfam’s approach to work across the globe. We support self-reliance, not dependency, and to complement our work on the ground we strive to secure lasting change through our campaigning.

We also put women at the heart of all we do. The majority of people living in poverty are women and girls, and so this focus helps us to achieve our mission to overcome poverty and suffering.

Useful Information

Contract Length: 12 months

Benefits: Oxfam offers staff a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave entitlements, sick pay provision, medical cover plus opportunities for learning and development.

How to apply:

All applications will be received online at: http://bit.ly/12mWdlo