Oxfam Office Volunteer (Oxfam Consults)

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.

Please note that you must be aged 18 or over to apply for this role.

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

• 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.

• 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.

Bobby Treweek

Email: oxfamconsults@oxfam.org

Please email for further information including an application form.

Application deadline:

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Interview date:

To be arranged with applicant.

Start date:

To be agreed with applicant.