Transformative Education Advocacy & Campaigns Advisor -(OiA)
Oxfam
United States
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS ADVISOROxfam in AfricaClosing date: 6th February 2026 @23:59 GMT/BST/EATLocation: Flexible in Africa Region. Any country with an Oxfam office/presence in Sub-Saharan Africa.Contract: Fixed term – 1 yearInternal Job Grade: C2, NationalSalary: In line with Oxfam pay rangeOxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location where they are based. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you.The RoleOxfam in Africa (OiA) is looking for an inspiring Transformative Education Advocacy and Campaigns Advisor to lead and support advocacy and campaigns on education justice across the continent. This is a pivotal role to drive systemic change in education by shaping strategic narratives, building strong coalitions, and amplifying community voices at national, regional, and global levels. The Advisor will provide policy leadership, promote thought innovation, and ensure alignment between country-level advocacy and Oxfam’s global campaigns on transformative education.Key themes include gender-transformative education, education in crisis contexts, climate education, financing, and system strengthening.What we're looking forWe are looking for a passionate and strategic professional who combines strong academic grounding in Social Sciences, Education, or a related discipline with meaningful, hands-on experience gained through impactful work. You will bring a demonstrated ability to design and deliver influential policy advocacy and campaigns across multiple countries or regions, with the versatility to engage effec