New Job Opportunity at Oxfam Ghana

June 21, 2026 1:31 pm

New Job Opportunity at Oxfam Ghana

POSITION: Private Sector Program Coordinator

Oxfam in Ghana is seeking a Private Sector Program Coordinator to provide strategic leadership for our private sector work, policy influencing efforts, and engagement with government, civil society, and private sector actors. If you have strong networking, influencing, and presentation skills, this role offers the opportunity to design and lead private sector engagement strategies across just economy, gender justice, and accountable governance agendas.

Why Oxfam?

Oxfam in Ghana tackles the root causes of social and economic inequalities and unaccountable power that violate human rights and drive poverty, injustice, and environmental destruction. Also, we work with people and partners to address systemic barriers that fuel inequality and poverty, committing to act as a safe, feminist, and partner-led International NGO. Then, Our vision is a just, equitable, and sustainable society where those with power are accountable and citizens realize their rights.

Your Mission: Strategize, Influence, and Partner

Reporting to the Just Economy Program and Policy Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and advice for our programs and policy influencing team. Your role includes providing policy analysis, research, and strategic advice, designing and leading implementation of private sector engagement and influencing strategies, facilitating strategic accompaniment to partners, developing and managing relations with partner organizations, state agencies, and private sector, and representing Oxfam in various fora.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Strategy: You will provide policy analysis, research, and strategic advice in support of program policy, designing and leading implementation of private sector engagement and influencing strategies across just economy, gender justice, and accountable governance agendas.
Partner Accompaniment: You will facilitate direct strategic accompaniment to partners and collaborators to meet the strategic ambitions of the private sector work in Ghana.
Stakeholder Engagement: You will develop and manage relations with partner organizations, media, state agencies, local authorities, and private sector, ensuring proper implementation of activities and delivery of private sector results.
Advocacy & Influencing: You will engage in dedicated and targeted engagement with private sector, government, civil society coalitions, and influential persons in various fora, contributing to Oxfam’s regional, continental, and global private sector campaign objectives.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

A Master’s degree in development studies, international development, gender and development, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in international development, with a strong track record in project management, advocacy, and policy influencing.

Key Requirements

Expertise in private sector engagement, women’s rights, gender and human rights, and economic justice.
Proven ability to lead campaigns, research, and analysis for advocacy and influencing work.
Strong organizational development and project management skills, with experience meeting deadlines and managing teams.
Excellent networking, influencing, and presentation skills to engage effectively with government, private sector, and other decision-makers.
Demonstrated leadership as a team player and manager, able to build and drive strategic initiatives across diverse teams.

Personal Attributes

Strategic Thinker: You design effective private sector engagement strategies.
Collaborative: You work well with partners, government, and civil society.
Influential: You engage decision-makers and advocate for change.
Organized: You manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Passionate: You are committed to gender justice and women’s economic empowerment.

Why This Role Suits You

Strategic Leadership: You will shape private sector advocacy and policy influencing.
Partnership Focus: You will work with partners, government, and private sector actors.
Gender Justice: You will advance women’s rights and economic justice.
Impact: You will contribute to Oxfam’s regional and global campaign objectives.

Key Details to Remember

Role: Private Sector Program Coordinator
Organization: Oxfam in Ghana
Location: Accra
Education Required: Master’s degree in development studies, international development, gender and development, or related field
Experience Required: 3–5 years in international development, advocacy, and policy influencing
Key Skills: Private sector engagement, women’s rights, economic justice, campaign leadership, project management, networking, influencing, presentation

How to Apply for this Job Opportunity at Oxfam Ghana

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Closing Date: 19th July 2026

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