Overseas placement

Position: Ghana - Climate Justice Advisor
Type: vol. + living expenses + more (see below)
Organization: Oxfam Québec (partner FON)
Location: Takoradi, Ghana, Africa

This is a 12-month mandate in Takoradi, Ghana.

The mandate is under the Equality in Action Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place in in about ten countries in Africa, Latin America, and Middle East over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in inclusive, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything it does.

Here’s what your daily life will look like:

In close collaboration with the Oxfam in Ghana and Friends Of The Nation who is the partner, the Advisor will contribute to:

• Support the design and implementation of climate justice strategies aligned with programme priorities and community needs.
• Provide technical guidance on climate adaptation, including coastal resilience, ecosystem-based approaches, and renewable energy transition.
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive approaches while strengthening stakeholder engagement with key actors.
• Support advocacy, policy influence, and documentation of learning, best practices, and impact.
• Share and embody Oxfam's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviour that violates the code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, intimidation, lack of integrity, corruption and fraud
• Participate in development efforts in Canada during and after the mandate by contributing to the dissemination of the program, projects, partners, etc. through testimonials, life stories, photos, quotes, etc.

For this mandate you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada
• Have university degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or related field
• Have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience related to this mandate. Have an understanding of climate policy and advocacy processes
• Knowledge of gender-responsive climate approaches
• Be fluent in English, spoken and written (required)
• Master the Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• 20% increase in living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children).
• 1,500$ CAD per year/per child for school fees. Monthly amount for rent;
• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
• Round trip flight for accompanying child(ren).
• 200$ CAD for additional luggage;
• Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(ren);
• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;
• 20 days of vacation and other holidays;
• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud. To do this, Oxfam will ensure recruiting people who demonstrate and embody the same values.

To apply:

Apply here: https://oxfam.qc.ca/en/take-action/jobs/  (click "Volunteer Cooperation Mandates")

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We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. It is possible that this posting ends before the posted date. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply. If you are interested in the mandate, please send your application (CV and cover letter in English) by clicking on the button above.