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Business Development Consultant [Advocacy and Campaigns, Asia regional platform]

Organization

Oxfam

Location

Remote

Job Type

Consultancy (duration: 1st August - 31st October 2025)

Deadline for Applications

07/10/2025

Where to Apply

https://reliefweb.int/job/4160881/business-development-consultant-advocacy-and-campaigns-asia-regional-platform

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Contract, Remote

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Business Development consultant [Advocacy and Campaigns, Asia regional platform]

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

Oxfam in Asia and our partners work to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice – now and for the long term. We aim to create a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and not just survive. We place equality and feminism at the heart of everything we do. Oxfam in Asia is part of a powerful global movement addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality.

Our vision is that social movements in Asia amplify the voices of those most impacted by climate change and influence with a development narrative that is based on people’s lived experience of climate impacts, poverty and inequality, informed by their knowledge and practical ideas for solutions. We dream of a world where women and people of all abilities, castes, gender and sexual identities and expression are respected as equals. Where women and girls are stepping into leadership roles and influencing the political, economic and social decisions that impact their lives.

TEAM PURPOSE

Enable transformational system changes in the lives of people to ensure the changes are durable and long term and increase Oxfam’s impact in the region by ensuring Oxfam’s country offices, clusters and regional programmes are supported to shape high quality influencing programs, they are able to convert the quality of these programmes into learning and knowledge for future programme designs and new business development opportunities. Advocacy and Campaigns team is an external face of Oxfam in Asia, initiate and coordinate advocacy and campaigns by different entities of Oxfam in Asia and partners to deliver on high quality strategic influencing interventions and develop strategic relationship and partnership in Asia.

BACKGROUND

Oxfam’s Advocacy and Campaigns Team in Asia focuses on five key regional streams of work: climate justice [climate adaptation, climate finance and just energy transition]; gender justice [addressing unpaid care work, women’s economic and political leadership]; addressing economic inequality and other forms of multiple disparities; private sector [inclusive and responsible business, business and human rights]; and rights in a digital age. These thematic areas are deeply interconnected, components of a holistic framework for regional influencing and change. Oxfam’s approach emphasizes intersectionality and integrated strategies to address cross-cutting regional issues.

JOB PURPOSE

Overall objective: To support the organization in advancing its strategic advocacy and campaign goals by identifying funding opportunities and shaping proposals.

Specific Objectives:

1. To lead the development of compelling and fundable 3-4 concept notes aligned with our regional priorities and at least 1-2 full funding proposal
2. To design and facilitate at least 2 joint team webinars to sharpen ideas and strengthen proposals as well as internal knowledge-sharing .
3. To identify and facilitate engagement with 1-2 key donors and funding partners.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTED RESULTS:

Concept Note Development – Work together with Advocacy and Campaigns team to develop at least three-four detailed concept notes, including at least one full regional multi-country project proposal that integrates two or more thematic streams.

Internal Knowledge Sharing and Co-Creation – Design and facilitate at least two internal online sessions aimed at sharpening proposal’s ideation and development.

Donor Engagement – Identify and connect with at least three relevant donors, facilitating strategic discussions between relevant Oxfam entities and donor focal persons to align funding interest with our programmatic priorities.

DELIVERABLES

• Developed at least three detailed concept notes, including at least one multi-country project proposal integrating two or more thematic streams
• Designed and facilitated at least two internal online sessions
• Identified and connected with at least three relevant donors

TRAVEL AND LOCATION OF WORK – Remote

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT –  The intended start date will be 1st August until 31st October 2025

CONTRACT SUPERVISION – The consultant will work closely with and under day-to day supervision of Head of Regional Advocacy and Campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in business development, fundraising, or program development within the non-profit or development sector
• Proven ability to develop successful concept notes and proposals for institutional donors, including multi-country or regional initiatives.
• Experience in donor engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE – Payment of 30% of the agreed fee shall be made upon the signing of the contract and remaining 70% will be made in two tranches with upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables.