UN Palestine And Middle East Policy Advisor ( OPT/SYRIA, YEMEN, IRAN POLICY ADVISOR) At Oxfam

The Role

Oxfam International is looking for an outstanding UN Palestine and Middle East Policy Advisor (OPT/Syria, Yemen, Iran Policy Advisor) for the UN/New York Office.

The New York Office works to represent Oxfam at the UN Headquarters, engaging in humanitarian advocacy and influencing on policies and practices that reduce poverty and inequality – targeting the UN Security Council (UNSC) the UN General Assembly, the UN Agencies, and the UN Secretariat (including the office of the Secretary General and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs) and Member States.

Thepost holder will developand implement advocacy strategies to influence the humanitarian and conflict policies and practices of the UN with respect to the ongoing crisis in Palestine/Gaza, its impact on the broader MENA region along with the humanitarian crises in the region (Yemen, Syria, Lebanon etc.) – while strengthening Oxfam’s understanding of and ability to influence key UN humanitarian and conflict policies and decision-making processes.

Please see the detailed job profile for further details.

Who we’re looking for

A person with excellent knowledge of the United Nation’s role in the MENA region, particularly related to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and excellent knowledge and understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They should have knowledge of the UN Peace and Security Architecture (United Nations Security Council (UNSC), UN Secretariat and UN General Assembly’s ways of working, agendas, and how to influence them) and track record in influencing these stakeholders, ideally on their MENA policies.

As well as conceptual and analytical skills, ability to think strategically and creatively towards achieving results and good project management skills, S/he should have effective negotiation abilities and informal leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder, networked environment. The Policy Advisor will have demonstrated experience in working in complex alliances across various cultural contexts and coordinating complex processes; Solid understanding of humanitarian response architecture, policy and practice in complex humanitarian emergencies, conflict sensitivity, conflict mapping and analysis, International Human Rights/Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law; and Experience working in a confederation or network model like Oxfam.

Good English writing and speaking skills and ability to communicate clearly are essential and ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting, with credibility, tact, and diplomacy.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to work with policy, funding, CSOs, Women peacebuilders and various partners in engaging the UN member states and UN entities addressing the most pressing issues facing the world in a diverse and dynamic office environment.

At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair allowance and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.