About Oxfam Kenya

Oxfam has been on a path of transformative change to move the confederation to be more globally balanced and relevant in the new world economic order. Following this ambition, Oxfam will operate in Kenya as an autonomous Oxfam affiliate.

The affiliation of Kenya’s program is expected to promote social change in Kenya and bring the voice of Kenya to the wider confederation, as well as amplify East African and Pan African voices. This change process will sustain and continue the work that Oxfam has done in Kenya to contribute to a transformed Kenyan Society that challenges poverty and inequality and enables citizens to claim their rights.

Becoming a local non-governmental organization (NGO), will strengthen the impact that Oxfam is already generating , adding autonomy to raise local funds, and streamline business operations so that more resources are dedicated to programming and community support.

To this end, Oxfam Kenya is seeking an inspirational leader to serve as their first Executive Director

About the role

Oxfam is looking for an experienced Executive Director who will lead in the set-up of Oxfam in Kenya to become an independent Affiliate within the Oxfam Confederation and will provide leadership in the establishment of Oxfam Kenya as a regional Affiliate within the global Oxfam confederation and drive the implementation of the Kenya Strategy. The Director will work with the Board, senior leadership to provide leadership, vision and strategic direction in the implementation and delivery of the programmatic strategy, through influencing and campaigning, in accordance with Oxfam´s mission and values and in alignment with regional and global objectives. She/He will also contribute to the leadership of the Oxfam Confederation, together with the Executive Directors of the other affiliates and the Executive Director of Oxfam International.

• Do you have proven experience as a senior leader and/or executive director within a national or international non-governmental organization managing and motivating multi-disciplinary, multicultural, geographically remote teams and reporting to the Board of Directors?
• Can you demonstrate a thorough understanding of the issues and structural causes of socioeconomic injustice in Kenya?
• Are you committed to Oxfam’s core values, mission and objectives, including a commitment to feminist leadership principles?
• Are you committed to rights-based approach principles, including an active commitment to putting women’s rights, as well as the rights of other marginalized people and minorities at the heart of all Oxfam´s work;
• Are you able to lead an organization as a Convenor, Broker and Facilitator with decision makers in government, regional organizations, INGOs, the Private Sector, media and with pivotal figures in society?
• Do you have a successful record in building and developing organizations, both to achieve social change and to be financially successful, whilst managing transitional matters relating to people and mitigating risk?

If so, then Oxfam Kenya would love to hear from you.

Please click below to access a full Role Description for this position

Oxfam Kenya Executive Director Job Description

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the right to work in Kenya

Contract: Four-year fixed term.

Salary and Benefits: National salary and benefits commensurate with the seniority of the position.

Oxfam’s flexible working approach: We believe flexible working is key to building the organization of the future, so we’re open to discussing the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you.

How to Apply:

Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025.

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Previous applicants need not reapply.

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Red Sea is committed to meeting the standards set out in our Equality and Diversity statement, acting in line with the UK Equalities Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging