Oxfam International Regional Platform Asia is looking for an Energy Justice & ASEAN Influencing Program Manager who will be responsible for overall leadership and technical oversight of two major programs in Asia Influencing Just Energy Transition (I-JET) program and ASEAN Influencing in multiple countries. The role will develop, manage, and support the operational, influencing, and policy work of the program to ensure the achievement of its objectives in line with Oxfam in Asia’s Climate and Gender Justice strategic framework, country strategies, and Regional Influencing Strategy 2023-2030.

The role is responsible for establishing alliances and multi-stakeholder partnerships with community-based movements, relevant government agencies and international institutions, the private sector, the academia and other partners to enable cooperation and coordination in advancing JET in Southeast Asia.

The role represents Oxfam and our position and priorities at high level forums and key regional events. The role will lead the long-term vision and design of the multi-year programs in compliance with Oxfam’s quality standards, and work with partners to achieve I-JET and ASEAN priorities in Southeast Asia.

Who we’re looking for

Energy Justice & ASEAN Influencing Program Manager will be an experienced, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualifications and competencies:

• Relevant work experience of at least 5 years in a related post with proven project management skills in developing and implementing successful influencing projects
• Experience in research and advocacy, communication and lobbying; and a proven record of capacitating staff and partners’ influencing skills and ability to bring together different stakeholders to agree on a common influencing agenda.
• Strong policy analysis and development skills especially in the areas of gender and JET; experience in effectively engaging the ASEAN and its member states and proven ability to develop strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders; and strong political analysis skills and proven ability to influence decisionmakers.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s humanitarian principles and action, equal opportunity and gender policies, and an ability to integrate gender into policy analysis of putting gender equality at the heart of development work.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to lead the I-JET Program, make a difference in climate change initiatives, to act as key contributor in leading Influencing and policy work and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their technical fields. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development, and fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.