Oxfam Office Volunteer

3 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxfam Full time

**CONTEXT**

Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims:

- Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.
- Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.

Oxfam Consults is a new initiative aimed at sharing Oxfam's expertise with the wider aid sector. It offers a global network of professionals, with the ability to mobilise the right team at right time.

We can offer a range of volunteering arrangements that best suits your needs — the minimum requirement is either 1 day or 2 half days per week.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Searching for commercial opportunities
- Drafting contracts
- Processing invoices
- Communicating with consultants
- Support with obtaining references for consultants
- Support with communication materials
- Proof-reading documents.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Good basic numeracy
- Good attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of or a willingness to learn IT skills
- Organised approach to work
- Good team worker/good interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to deal sensitively with people
- Enthusiasm to support Oxfam’s goals, commitment to Oxfam’s values of accountability, inclusiveness and empowerment.

**WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER THE VOLUNTEER**
- You will be joining thousands of volunteers who "won't live with poverty."
- Experience of working in office environment.
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your portfolio of skills and experience.
- Travel and lunch expenses can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam's policy.
- All necessary training is provided.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Work Location: In person


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