Work Remotely as an Oxfam WE-CARE Programme Manager Job 2026: Apply for a Regional Opportunity in Africa - Global South Opportunities

Oxfam International is inviting applications for the position of WE-CARE Programme Manager, an opportunity for experienced programme professionals seeking to advance gender justice, women's rights and

Oxfam is seeking a strategic and experienced programme leader with a strong commitment to feminist principles, gender equality and social justice.

Candidates should have substantial experience managing complex, multi-country programmes within an international non-governmental organisation (INGO), preferably in an African context.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of gender justice, women’s rights and unpaid care and domestic work.
• Experience in strategic programme planning and implementation.
• Proven budget management experience as a Budget Holder.
• Knowledge of donor compliance and high-quality reporting requirements.
• Experience working with foundation donors, particularly the Hewlett Foundation.
• A track record of feminist partnership development with women’s rights organisations and networks.
• Experience connecting programme evidence with policy influence and advocacy.
• Strong programme quality, MEAL and learning capabilities.
• The ability to coordinate diverse teams working remotely across different countries.

Applicants should also demonstrate feminist leadership, strong analytical abilities, resilience in complex working environments and a commitment to safeguarding and Oxfam’s organisational values.

The WE-CARE Programme Manager position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract under internal job grade C1, National.

The salary will be determined in accordance with Oxfam’s applicable pay range. The organisation states that its compensation package is based on a 36-hour working week.

Oxfam also highlights flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and wellbeing support. The organisation is open to discussing working arrangements that can support its flexible approach to building the Secretariat of the future.

The WE-CARE Programme Manager will oversee programme implementation and sustainability across key countries while ensuring that activities contribute to broader gender equality and economic justice objectives.

Major areas of responsibility include:

• Providing strategic leadership for Oxfam in Africa’s WE-CARE programme.
• Supporting initiatives that recognise, reduce and redistribute unpaid care and domestic work.
• Promoting care-responsive public services and social protection.
• Strengthening the integration of gender and care priorities into wider economic justice and governance programmes.
• Coordinating with Oxfam country teams, implementing partners and regional networks.
• Supporting national, regional and continental policy engagement and advocacy.
• Ensuring effective programme planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
• Building and maintaining partnerships with women’s rights organisations and other stakeholders.
• Serving as the principal donor focal point for the Hewlett Foundation and other care-related donors.
• Maintaining programme quality, donor compliance and high-quality reporting.

The role also requires translating programme evidence and partner experiences into meaningful policy influence and advocacy outcomes.