Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor Role in Africa (OiA)
The Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor role in Africa offers a unique opportunity to influence education justice across the continent. Oxfam in Africa (OiA) is recruiting a strategic and passionate professional to lead advocacy and campaigns that advance equitable, inclusive, and gender-transformative education systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.
This fixed-term, full-time position is ideal for professionals committed to systemic change, feminist leadership, and education as a human right.
About the Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor Role in Africa
The Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor role in Africa is a one-year fixed-term position open to candidates based in any African country where Oxfam has an office or operational presence. The role sits within Oxfam in Africa and focuses on aligning national, regional, and global advocacy efforts to drive long-term education reform.
The Advisor will lead strategic advocacy initiatives, shape policy narratives, and strengthen coalitions that amplify community voices. This role is central to Oxfam’s mission of challenging inequality and advancing education justice across Africa.
Key Responsibilities of the Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor Role in Africa
Advocacy and Campaign Leadership
- Lead and support education advocacy and campaigns across multiple African countries
- Shape strategic narratives on education justice at national, regional, and global levels
- Align country-level advocacy with Oxfam’s global campaigns on transformative education
Policy and Coalition Building
- Provide policy leadership on transformative education, gender justice, and human rights
- Build and strengthen coalitions with civil society, governments, academics, and partners
- Amplify community voices in policy spaces and decision-making platforms
Strategic Focus Areas
The Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor role in Africa focuses on key themes including:
- Gender-transformative education
- Education in crisis and conflict settings
- Climate education
- Education financing and system strengthening
Candidate Profile for the Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor Role in Africa
Oxfam is seeking a professional with strong academic grounding in Social Sciences, Education, or a related field, combined with practical experience in advocacy and campaigning.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven experience designing and delivering policy advocacy across multiple countries or regions
- Ability to engage effectively in both public-facing campaigns and discreet policy influencing
- Strong communication, representation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Established networks within Africa’s education, advocacy, and development sectors
A deep understanding of transformative education, human rights, and gender justice in the African context is essential. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, while French or additional languages are a strong advantage.
Values and Ways of Working
The Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor role in Africa is grounded in Oxfam’s feminist principles, anti-oppression practices, and safeguarding commitments. Candidates must consistently apply these values in leadership, decision-making, and daily work.
Oxfam embraces flexible working arrangements and encourages conversations around work structures that support productivity, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Why Join Oxfam in Africa?
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape Africa’s education agenda at a critical time. You will join a pan-African platform committed to decolonizing development, promoting feminist leadership, and driving systemic change.
Working closely with Oxfam country offices, partners, and global networks, you will help ensure that every young person in Africa has access to quality, inclusive, and transformative education.
Contract Details and Eligibility
- Contract: Fixed-term (1 year)
- Job Grade: C2 (National)
- Location: Flexible across Sub-Saharan Africa (where Oxfam operates)
- Salary: In line with Oxfam pay range
- Work Authorization: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in their country of residence
Oxfam cannot provide relocation or work permit support for this role.
How to Apply for the Transformative Education Advocacy Advisor Role in Africa
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining how their experience meets the role’s essential criteria via the official application link:
https://oxfam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4071618?cid=3360
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.