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Tunisia / Morocco – Gender and Feminist Approaches Advisor

  • Tunisia / Morocco
  • 14 days ago
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This is a 12-month mandate based in Tunisia or Morrocco, with travels to both countries.


The mandate is part of the Equality in Action Voluntary Cooperation Programme (PCV), which is being rolled out in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partners in the countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organisations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalised people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls and vulnerable and marginalised people at the heart of all its actions.


Your daily responsibilities will include:

In close collaboration with the Oxfam VCP Programme Manager in Tunisia and partner organisations in Tunisia and Morocco, the advisor will be responsible for:

  • Contributing to the review of partners’ gender strategies, where these exist, or supporting their development or updating.
  • Supporting the implementation of gender strategies through feminist policies, processes and practices within organisations.
  • Support the integration of a cross-cutting feminist approach into all partners’ strategic documents.
  • Build the capacity of organisation members to promote the adoption and use of the various tools developed (gender strategy, gender policy, etc.).
  • Support the collection and analysis of data related to the PCV in both countries.


To be eligible for this mandate, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
  • Hold a university degree in gender studies, feminist studies, international development, or another relevant field;
  • Have at least 2 years of professional experience related to the mandate, including andragogical training;
  • Have a thorough understanding of feminist theories and approaches, particularly within an organisational context;
  • Be able to adapt to an uncertain and changing environment and have a good tolerance for uncertainty;
  • Be able to travel within the VCP's areas of operation in Tunisia and Morocco;
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office;
  • Be fluent in spoken and written French (mandatory). Fluency in Arabic would be an asset.


What we offer:

  • Monthly allowance for your living expenses;
  • Bonus of 20% of the living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children);
  • $1,500 CAD per year/per child for schooling;
  • A monthly amount for rent;
  • Return airfare with 2 checked bags;
  • Return airfare for accompanying child(ren);
  • $200 CAD for additional baggage;
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for you and accompanying child(ren);
  • A support programme for volunteers during your assignment and up to two months after your return to Canada;
  • 20 days of holidays and other leave;
  • Access to various training courses (e-learning, etc.);
  • An enriching experience with a renowned and recognised organisation.


Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that goes against its Code of Conduct, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud.

Oxfam is committed to recruiting individuals who demonstrate and embody these same values.


We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected will be contacted. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The posting may close before the listed deadline. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply. If you are interested in this mandate, please submit your application (CV and cover letter) in the working language of the country - French by clicking the button above.