What Does It Take To Work At Oxfam Kenya?

By Kibet Tobias
Most Kenyan professionals want to work with NGO’s.  There are so many NGO’s you can apply to, Oxfam Kenya being one of them.
Oxfam is an established international organization offering humanitarian assistance, peace and conflict resolution programs as well as actively engaging in poverty eradication in Kenya.
What is it really like working there?
How do you get a job at Oxfam Kenya?
Oxfam Kenya advertises various available positions through their website.
If you are starting out as a fresh graduate, the organization offers volunteering opportunities for you to start your NGO career. You need to be eager to learn and committed to your work.
Through this, you will get your first experience and might end up getting a full-time job within the organization.
To apply, you select the job opening relevant to your future career and submit your CV online. You will be invited for an interview in their offices at The Atrium, Chaka Road –Nairobi.

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I spoke to a friend who works at Oxfam and according to her if you want to apply for a job there, she advises that you deliver your application by hand as well.
“If you apply through the recruitment portal or email, you are likely to miss out on internal advertisements. Sometimes when the organization has an urgent position they want to fill, they can easily consider picking from the paper applications,” she says.
This is because a lot of people find it easier applying online, therefore making the number of applications too many for the HR department to go through. This might make them ignore those applications.

What are the benefits?

By Joining Oxfam; you gain the satisfaction that comes from creating a real difference in the world, work for a leader in the field that pursues best practice in all areas and become part of a professional and friendly team united by commitment to a certain cause.
How much do Oxfam employees make?
Oxfam offers a competitive salary designed to reward your skills and competencies.
For example, an experienced engineer can earn up to 270K while an accountant can earn between 200-250K gross per month. What you earn depends on your level of experience and qualifications.
Your salary will also be reviewed annually.
Other Benefits
Oxfam provides various insurances to its employees.
As an employee, you enjoy medical cover, life Insurance cover, travel and personal accident policy, pension scheme (10% employer contribution) and other essential medical treatments.
And if you work in a challenging environment, you are entitled to hardship allowance.
Leave days
An employee at Oxfam also enjoys an annual leave equal to 22 days per year plus public holidays.
In the end,
If you are interested in working for Oxfam, the organization is currently filing various positions of Business Support Manager, Human Resource Manager and many more. Evidently, it is one of the best organizations to launch your humanitarian career in.
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