Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resource Justice Global Program

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.

Job Description

COORDINTES WITH

Natural Resource Justice team; Corporate Accountability and Worker Justice team; Government Relations & Public Policy team; Strategy & Insights Hub; Grants Management Hub; Gender & Climate Justice Hub; Institutional Fundraising & Partnerships; Finance; Oxfam country and regional teams in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Works closely with external stakeholders including coalitions, networks, partners, academics and consultants.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Policy Advisor is responsible for delivering on the ambitions of Oxfam’s Natural Resource Justice (NRJ) global program. The Senior Advisor will provide policy analysis, research, high-level representation, program strategy and lead on advocacy on issues such as energy transition minerals, extractive industry governance, human rights protection, economic equity, and decarbonization pathways. They will lead on advocacy efforts in the U.S. and across priority countries, vis a vis the U.S. government, extractive industry companies, financiers and international financial institutions, and multilateral initiatives and international processes. They will work closely with country colleagues and allies in priority countries on policy analysis, research and campaign efforts, and cross-country learning and exchanges. They will contribute to fundraising efforts and contribute to evaluative and learning processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and thought leadership on extractive industry governance, human rights, gender, economic equity, and fiscal and transparency issues.
• Develop and lead advocacy strategies to influence U.S. government, companies, investors, international financial institutions and others engaged in the extractive industries.
• Conduct policy and political analysis to strengthen Oxfam’s understanding of and ability to influence the extractive industries sector.
• Coordinate closely with Oxfam offices (countries, regions, affiliates, and Oxfam International) in the design and implementation of campaign strategies to promote a just energy transition and extractive industries governance.
• Accompany Oxfam country programs through strategic advice, information and resource sharing, and joint strategy formulation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key staff in target companies, U.S. government agencies, IFIs and other actors to advance just energy transition, corporate accountability, human rights and transparency agendas.
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with U.S.-based and international NGOs as well as non-traditional allies for advocacy campaigns.
• Develop or manage the development of research and advocacy materials to influence decision-makers and key actors in the oil, gas, and mining sectors.
• Monitor developments on inequality, human rights violations, and corruption related to extractive industries to identify leverage and influencing opportunities.
• Support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement, including contributing to donor reports and learning and impact products.
• Represent Oxfam externally at relevant conferences, events and meetings.
  
  

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work, will perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission and goals.
• Will have an understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to providing a safe environment for staff, partners, and beneficiaries, and a commitment to promoting safeguarding in our workplace, programs, and the communities we serve.
• Expected international travel, up to 20% of the time.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in political science, government, international affairs, or a development related discipline or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
  
  

Experience And Core Competencies

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant and progressive experience in policy, advocacy and campaigns.
• Expertise in global, regional and national trends regarding extractive industries, human rights, transparency and inequality issues.
• Proven lobbying and political skills – persuasive, diplomatic, articulate.
• Experience advocating before or working within the corporate sector, government, and/or international financial institutions.
• High-level policy analysis skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills that include the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences. Proven public presentation skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively, in a fast-paced environment, and in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long-distance working relationships.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and a promotion of gender equity in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish.
  
  

Preferrred Qualifications

• Experience or in-depth knowledge of at least one developing country or region, with a preference for Latin America and/or West, East and Southern Africa.
  
  

Additional Information

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Safeguarding & Conduct

Oxfam America is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, or misconduct. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate pre‑employment checks in line with Oxfam America’s Safeguarding Policy. As a participant in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), we may request information from previous employers regarding findings or investigations related to SEAH‑related misconduct.

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