Head of Humanitarian, Oxfam in Africa

**Location:** Any country with an Oxfam office/presence subject to being able to establish a contract of employment directly or via hosting affiliate

**Contract:** Fixed term – 2 Years

**Internal Job Grade: B1, International**

**Salary:** In line with Oxfam International’s pay range Includes core benefits and global entitlements for internationally relocated staff

We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you.

**The Role**

Oxfam in Africa is seeking an exceptional Head of Humanitarian to provide strategic leadership and oversight of humanitarian preparedness and response across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and drive Oxfam’s humanitarian strategy, ensuring that responses to crises are timely, high-quality, and aligned with global standards. You will lead a team of humanitarian advisors, drive regional preparedness efforts, oversee emergency responses, and strengthen collaboration across country offices, affiliates, and Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team, while contributing to humanitarian policy and influencing, and advancing the LHL agenda and Oxfam’s global commitments.

This is a highly influential role that combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and external representation, ensuring Oxfam remains a leading humanitarian actor across the continent.

This role reports to the Programmes and Influencing Director for Oxfam in Africa, with matrix management by the GHT Deputy Humanitarian Director.

**What we're looking for**

We are seeking a strategic and experienced humanitarian leader with strong proven experience of managing complex emergency responses across diverse contexts. You will bring deep expertise in humanitarian preparedness, response coordination, and policy development, combined with a solid understanding of gender, protection, and internationally recognized huma