Oxfam Just Economies Programme Officer – Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid)

Job description

Oxfam Kenya is hiring a Just Economies Programme Officer for its Accountable Governance work in Nairobi. This is a fixed-term, 35-hour-per-week role with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The officer will support programmes on civic space, fiscal and tax justice, equitable public finance and accountable governance.

The work includes managing projects and budgets, coordinating partners and coalitions, monitoring results, contributing to research and policy advocacy, and supporting fundraising and donor reporting. Oxfam states a closing date of 13 October 2026 but does not give a cutoff time. Pay is described only as being according to Oxfam Kenya salary scales; no amount is provided. The advert does not state a citizenship or visa requirement.

Apply on Oxfam’s official careers site. The online application asks for an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria. Read the full employer advert before applying: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/just-economies-programme-officer-int11867/25118/description/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a governance-related field; at least five years of experience designing, managing and delivering development projects in an NGO or similar setting; knowledge of fiscal justice, public finance, advocacy and campaigning; strong programme and partner management, research, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, donor reporting and budget skills; excellent written and spoken English. Swahili is an advantage. Oxfam also expects commitment to its values, feminist principles and safeguarding standards.

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