TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS ADVISOR

Oxfam in Africa

The Role

Oxfam 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 for

We 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 effectively in both high-profile public arenas and discreet, behind-the-scenes policy influencing.

You’ll bring exceptional communication and representation skills, allowing you to engage credibility and with influence across diverse stakeholders in multicultural and politically complex environments. With strong connections across Africa’s advocacy, education, and development sectors, you are comfortable building alliances and mobilizing networks to drive change.

Your work is underpinned by a deep understanding of transformative education, human rights, and gender justice in the African context, alongside fluency in written and spoken English; additional language skills, particularly French, are a strong advantage. At the core of your approach is a genuine commitment to feminist principles, anti-oppression practice, and safeguarding, which you consistently apply in your leadership, decision-making, and everyday professional conduct.

Why join us

This is a unique opportunity to shape the education agenda across Africa at a time of rising demand for equitable and inclusive systems. You’ll be part of a vibrant, pan-African platform committed to decolonizing development, driving systemic change, and promoting feminist leadership. Working collaboratively with Oxfam’s country offices, partners, and global networks, you’ll help ensure every young person in Africa has access to quality, inclusive, and transformative education.

What we offer

At Oxfam, we believe that every role we offer contributes to meaningful, lasting change. If you share this belief and are ready to meet the challenges involved, this opportunity offers significant personal fulfilment and outstanding prospects for career development. You will engage in purposeful work that advances education, equity, and social justice across Africa, within a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We also offer flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs and location, along with a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with Oxfam’s international compensation framework.

How to apply

If you are passionate about transforming education systems for a just and equitable Africa, we want to hear from you!  Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience meets the essential criteria for the role here: https://oxfam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4071618?cid=3360

Application Deadline: 6th February 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About us

We are an international confederation of 22 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 76 countries.

Oxfam in Africa (OiA) is a continental platform overseeing country offices in Africa and working with civil society organizations, academics, governments, and private sector, to create a more equal Africa by challenging power structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. In doing so, Oxfam in Africa provides dynamic thought leadership and a space to collaborate with its partners. Oxfam in Africa plays a leading role in supporting and empowering local communities, promoting gender equality, advocating for policy changes, and building the capacity of local civil society organisations.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedure.