Interim Head of Governance – Oxfam | Remote International Opportunity
Oxfam is seeking an experienced governance professional for the position of Interim Head of Governance, a senior leadership opportunity supporting the organisation’s global governance arrangements. The role is offered on a 10-month fixed-term contract and is open to remote working from eligible locations where the candidate has the right to work and where Oxfam has an office and can establish an employment contract.
The position provides an opportunity for an experienced governance specialist to work closely with senior leadership and governance stakeholders while supporting accountability, oversight and effective decision-making across Oxfam International.
Position Overview
The Interim Head of Governance will provide leadership and expert governance advice to ensure the effective functioning of Oxfam International’s global governance arrangements.
During the 10-month cover period, the successful candidate will help ensure the continued delivery of the OIS Governance Team’s mandate while supporting governance leadership, oversight and accountability.
The role involves working closely with the Oxfam International Executive Director, Leadership Teams, OI Board Chair and other governance stakeholders.
The successful candidate will help ensure that Oxfam’s governance components have the support required to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
Key Responsibilities
A major responsibility of the Interim Head of Governance is to lead and manage the Governance Team.
The role oversees governance processes, systems and services while ensuring compliance with applicable constitutional, legal and regulatory requirements.
The Head of Governance will also provide expert advice and leadership on governance matters and support effective organisational decision-making.
Another important component of the position is continuous improvement. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening Oxfam’s governance practices and supporting agreed governance development priorities in collaboration with relevant senior leaders.
The role also promotes:
- Transparency and accountability
- Inclusive decision-making
- Feminist principles
- Equitable power sharing
- Effective governance oversight
- Strong governance systems and processes
This makes the position particularly suited to professionals with substantial experience in governance leadership, organisational accountability and working with senior-level stakeholders.
About Oxfam
Oxfam is a global organisation working to tackle poverty, inequality and injustice.
The organisation responds to emergencies and works with local organisations to provide essential support and help communities rebuild. Oxfam also works with activists and partners to campaign for economic, gender and climate justice, as well as accountable governance.
Its broader mission is focused on creating a more equal and just world in which people have greater opportunities and rights.
Contract and Working Arrangements
The position is offered as a full-time, fixed-term vacancy.
Contract duration: 10 months
Working arrangement: Remote working
However, applicants must have the legal right to work in the location from which they intend to work. Oxfam must also have an office in that location and be able to establish a contract of employment there.
This means that candidates should confirm their eligibility and the availability of an appropriate Oxfam employment arrangement in their country before applying.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at experienced governance professionals who can provide strategic leadership and expert advice within a complex international organisation.
Candidates should be comfortable working with senior executives, boards, leadership teams and multiple governance stakeholders.
Experience in governance systems, accountability, organisational oversight, legal or regulatory compliance and governance improvement would be particularly relevant to the responsibilities described for the position.
The successful candidate will also need strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills because the role involves managing the Governance Team while advising senior organisational leaders.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The Interim Head of Governance role offers an opportunity to contribute to the governance of a major international organisation working on poverty, inequality, justice and humanitarian issues.
For a senior governance professional, the position provides exposure to global governance structures, executive leadership and board-level stakeholders while contributing to organisational accountability and institutional effectiveness.
The role may be particularly attractive to candidates seeking an international, mission-driven leadership position that can be performed remotely from an eligible location.
