Oxfam is a globally recognised confederation of organisations working together to fight poverty, inequality, and injustice across more than 90 countries. Established on the foundation of humanitarian relief and long-term development, Oxfam partners with local communities, governments, and global institutions to create lasting change. Their work spans emergency response, women’s rights advocacy, climate justice, economic empowerment, and promoting fair governance.
Beyond its global initiatives, Oxfam is known for hiring professionals who are passionate about creating sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex social challenges. Whether the role is administrative, program-based, technical, or field-oriented, Oxfam values individuals who can think creatively, work collaboratively, and lead ethically.
Here are some current vacancies at Oxfam:
FINANCE OFFICER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and supervise financial administration systems and procedures in line with Oxfam financial policies.
- Verify all expenditures and ensure correct authorisations before processing payments or recoveries.
- Maintain accurate financial records of all transactions, including petty cash, receipts, invoices, and procurement documents.
- Maintain and update cash books at the end of each working day.
- Prepare cash flow statements and forecasts to ensure timely availability of funds for project activities.
- Liaise with the Finance Coordinator regarding bank statements, reconciliations, and cash transfers.
- Review partner financial reports, ensure compliance, and provide feedback on discrepancies or disallowed expenditures.
- Conduct regular monitoring and site visits to partner offices to strengthen financial management.
- Participate in partner meetings to maintain a positive and accountable working relationship.
Qualifications:
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certifications (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, or CPA) are an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance, preferably in NGO or donor-funded project settings.
- Experience managing petty cash and partner grants, and preparing donor-compliant financial reports.
- Familiarity with budget monitoring, variance analysis, and cash flow management. Prior experience with financial software (PASTEL, Tally, SAP) and MS Office
- Practical experience of all core’s financial management & Accounting activities, including accounts payable, bookkeeping cash management, budget development, statutory requirements, and standard accounts
- Strong analytical, organisational, and numerical skills.
- Knowledge of Nigeria’s tax laws and statutory regulations.
- Ability to produce timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports.
Accountable Governance Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical leadership for the design, formalisation, and management of innovative policy and governance initiatives in Kebbi State on the EU-SUSI project.
- Ensuring quality and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines
- Foster collaboration between government (SOCU, MBEP, LGAs), CSOs, and communities in Kebbi state under the EU-SUSI project.
- Provide team members with information, tools, and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
- Monitor governance activity spending, weekly and monthly reports, and ensure alignment with budget and donor rules.
- Identify financial risks, promote transparency, and escalate fraud/non-compliance.
- Document success stories, case studies, and challenges for learning and reporting for the EU-SUSI project.
- Organise dissemination (trainings, dialogues), and advocate for inter-agency coordination.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s Degree or its equivalent in International Relations, Development Studies, Management, Social Sciences, International Development or another relevant field.
Experience:
- Experience working in Northern Nigeria is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive work experience, including at least 2 years in a senior management or technical advisory role on a large, education-project-focused, skills-building program.
- Strong understanding of compliance issues.
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in a high-security environment. Experience managing a multi-organisational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, including report development, writing, and editing.
The Consortium Project Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leadership of Oxfam’s EU-SUSI Project management at all levels (strategic, tactical, and operational), ensuring
- the project is driven by primary stakeholder needs and interests.
- Contribute to the development of Oxfam’s long-term programme strategy and overall programme management in Nigeria.
- Keep up to date with national and regional trends in resilient livelihoods, food security, and agricultural value chain development
- to fully understand the current and emerging context in which Oxfam operates.
- Prepare capacity statements, concept notes, and project proposals aimed at achieving resilient income and food security
- for smallholder farmers, especially women and youth.
- Ensure the EU-SUSI Project achieves its planned outcomes and provide an effective framework for project work.
- Direct responsibility for budget management for the EU-SUSI Project per year, including significant donor funds.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in agriculture, agri-economics, food security, climate change or a related field of study.
Experience
- 8-10 years of field experience in food security, agriculture, and resilient livelihoods, including experience in emergency response and recovery following natural disaster.
- Minimum of 8 years “hands-on” working experience in managing development programmes
- 3 years of managing livelihoods and agricultural projects, including the ability to integrate private sector, rural financial management and nutrition components, especially within an NGO setting in a coordinating capacity.
- Excellent knowledge of the political economy in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated experience of integrating Gender and Diversity issues in the market-based rural agric sector
OFFICE ASSISTANT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and partners entering the project office.
- Receive, welcome, and direct visitors appropriately, ensuring compliance with office security and safety procedures.
- Support administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and binding of documents.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation systems (both physical and digital).
- Support the preparation of meeting rooms, training venues, and office spaces for team activities.
- Ensure daily office cleanliness and coordination with cleaning support staff/vendors.
- Monitor office supplies (stationery, kitchen supplies, and cleaning materials) and report replenishment needs.
Qualifications:
Education
- Minimum of OND/NCE in Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative or front desk experience, preferably in an NGO, development project, or corporate office.
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, or clerical roles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good command of spoken and written English; knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Professional appearance and customer-friendly attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
Gender and Safeguarding Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support in the implementation of the EU-SUSI Gender Action Plan and Safeguarding Work Plan, ensuring alignment with project objectives and Oxfam Nigeria’s Country Strategy.
- Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of Sex, Age, and Disability Disaggregated Data (SADDD) across all MEAL processes.
- Work with local partners and consortium actors to address structural barriers to women’s participation, leadership, protection, and access to resources.
- Serve as the EU-SUSI project-level Safeguarding and PSEAH Focal Point in Kebbi State.
- Strengthen community-based safeguarding mechanisms, including safe reporting channels and accessible referral pathways.
- Provide support to project implementing partners to strengthen gender and safeguarding integration in all interventions.
- Support state ministries, women’s rights organisations, community leaders, traditional institutions, and civil society groups to advance women’s rights and voice.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies, or related fields.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in gender programming, safeguarding, protection, or GBV-focused interventions in development/humanitarian settings.
- Strong understanding of gender justice, women’s rights, and power analysis methodologies.
- Experience working with rural communities in northern Nigeria, preferably the North-West.
- Good knowledge of gender-transformative approaches, SBCC methods, and community-based protection systems.
- Practical experience managing safeguarding/PSEAH frameworks, incident reporting, and referral systems.
- Experience in conducting gender analysis, training, and designing gender-responsive interventions.
- Proficiency with MS Office and digital data tools.
Supply and Logistics Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and manage all procurement requirements of the Kebbi project office in line with Oxfam and donor procedures.
- Implement procurement activities using approved tools and forms (PRs, RFQs, POs, GRNs, bid analyses).
- Conduct market assessments to determine availability, cost, and suitability of goods/services.
- Support development and monitoring of project procurement and supply plans.
- Manage and track all project vehicles using Oxfam-approved platforms (e.g., TerrMar).
- Coordinate daily vehicle allocation for staff, partners, and visitors.
- Supervise drivers and ensure compliance with Oxfam fleet standards and road safety rules.
- Register, tag, and maintain updated records of all Oxfam assets and equipment.
- Conduct regular asset verification and annual physical inventory counts in line with Oxfam procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Professional certification (desirable): CIPS, CIPSMN, ISM, or equivalent.
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in logistics and procurement within INGO, donor-funded projects, or humanitarian settings.
- Experience in fleet, warehouse, and asset management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nigerian procurement laws and donor regulations (EU, UN, DFID, USAID, etc.).
- Experience supervising support staff (drivers, cleaners, guards).
- Experience in handling logistics and procurement.
- Experience working in a relatively insecure state-based environment.
- Excellent Logistics, negotiating, supply management, Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft word and excel application – Level of IT Expertise Required.
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
Pro Tips:
1. Demonstrate Real Understanding of Oxfam’s Thematic Areas
2. Highlight Experience Working With Local Communities
3. Tailor Your CV to the Job Description Line-by-Line
4. Show Evidence of Values Alignment
Oxfam continues to be a leading force in reducing global poverty, addressing inequality, and empowering vulnerable populations. Its work demands individuals who are skilled, compassionate, ethical, and able to collaborate across diverse environments. If you are passionate about meaningful global development and want to contribute to impactful change, Oxfam offers a wide range of opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals.
To explore current openings and submit your application, make sure to visit Oxfam’s official website. This is the most reliable and up-to-date source for vacancies, requirements, and recruitment timelines.
