WE Care Programme Manager

Oxfam is a global movement working to end the injustice of poverty, operating across more than 90 countries through an international confederation of affiliates and local partners.

About The Role

Oxfam in Africa is seeking a WE Care Programme Manager to drive its WE-CARE strategy, maintaining programme quality and ensuring alignment with continental gender justice advocacy and global care policy objectives. This role connects WE-CARE work with the Gender Justice, Economic Justice and Accountable Governance pillars, ensuring that insights from partners, Women's Rights Organisations and field teams in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia feed into policy, advocacy and learning work. The WE Care Programme Manager will also support engagement on the care agenda at national, regional and continental levels, including with AU Specialized Technical Committees, linking care work to wider feminist economic justice processes.

The role also oversees programme implementation and sustainability across key countries, working with Oxfam country teams, partners and networks to lead initiatives on recognition, reduction and redistribution of unpaid care and domestic work, care-responsive public services and social protection, and gender-care intersections. The WE Care Programme Manager will act as the principal donor focal point for the Hewlett Foundation and other care donors, ensuring high-quality planning, budgeting, MEAL, partnership and advocacy.

Location and Contract

• Location: Flexible within the Africa region, in any country with an Oxfam office or presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a preference for Southern Africa or Kenya; subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via a hosting affiliate
• Contract: Fixed term, 1 year
• Internal Job Grade: C1, National
• Salary: In line with the Oxfam pay range
• Oxfam cannot guarantee a work permit for this role; candidates must already hold the legal right to work in their chosen location, and relocation support is not available
• Oxfam supports flexible working arrangements and is open to discussing options that suit the successful candidate

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience managing complex, multi-country programmes in an INGO setting, ideally in Africa
• Strong understanding of gender justice, women's rights, and unpaid care and domestic work
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, budget management as Budget Holder, donor compliance and high-quality reporting, particularly with foundation donors including the Hewlett Foundation
• Track record of feminist partnership working with Women's Rights Organisations and networks
• Experience linking programme evidence to policy influence and advocacy at national, regional and continental levels
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide functional leadership to diverse, remote teams across Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia
• Ability to drive programme quality, MEAL and learning
• Feminist leadership, strong analytical skills and resilience in complex environments
• A deep commitment to Oxfam's values and safeguarding principles
• Fluency in English is essential; French is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel is required

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to shape and sustain a flagship gender justice programme with continental influence, as part of a global movement working with partners and communities to challenge inequality, poverty and injustice. It provides scope for personal fulfilment and strong career development opportunities within Oxfam in Africa's Gender Justice team, contributing to leading thinking on care work across the continent.

What We Offer

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package based on a 36-hour working week.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted using the Apply button on this page. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter clearly outlining their suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, typically within two weeks of the closing date.

About Oxfam

Oxfam in Africa is a continental platform overseeing country offices across Africa, working with civil society organisations, academics, governments and the private sector to build a more equal Africa by challenging the power structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. It provides thought leadership and a space to collaborate with partners, and plays a leading role in supporting local communities, promoting gender equality, advocating for policy change and building the capacity of civil society organisations. Oxfam's work is guided by its core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct, and to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment through Oxfam's code of conduct, and only those who demonstrate these values are recruited. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and may include screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, under which information may be requested from previous employers who are also scheme members regarding any findings or investigations into sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment. By applying, candidates confirm their understanding of this recruitment procedure.