GENDER AND PROTECTION OFFICER-EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMME (INT11813)

National only

Closing date: 14 Sep 2026

Interviews: as per scheduled date

Location: Kathmandu

Contract: Fixed term

One Oxfam Grade: D1

Salary and benefits: As per national pay scale

Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Organization of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. However, we think this role would work particularly well as a full-time role for 40 hours per week.

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.
DIVISION PURPOSE:

TEAM PURPOSE:
The gender and protection officer sits in the program team, managed by the Response Management Lead - Flood Response. The position is fully responsible to manage and lead the gender and protection related activities under flood and landslide response programmes 2024 of Oxfam for proposed districts under the leadership of Response Management Lead - Flood Response. The position is expected to support partner organization of Oxfam to implement the gender and protection activities, coordinating with WASH, EFSVL staffs to integrate gender interventions and monitoring and reporting of activities to Response Management Lead.

JOB PURPOSE:
To support flood and landslide response programme in response operation area in enhancing their capacity to meet minimum standards on gender and protection in humanitarian response programme, so that the gender and protection needs of men, women, boys, girls, people from different ethnicity, caste, marginalized community and people with disability affected by humanitarian crisis can be addressed in recent flood and landslide in Nepal.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social science, Law, sociology, and other related discipline.
Experience & Skills:
• Hands on programme management experience with at least 3 years’ experience (strategy development, project cycle management, HR and Financial Management, online MIS, and the use of excel),
• Technical knowledge/experience in Gender, Protection in emergency, gender mainstreaming, women’s right, feminist and right-based programming.
• Proven track record in achieving objectives.
• Training, facilitation, coaching and problem solving skills to build capacity of team and other stakeholders
• Facilitate interaction between different development practitioners of various levels with strong social skills, managing processes between colleagues, partners, donor, government, and communities.
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali.
What we offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Humanitarian and DRM and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. 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 compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

How to Apply:

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter clearly demonstrating how your experience and qualifications meet the essential criteria outlined in the job profile.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.