Climate Justice Policy Lead

We are hiring: Climate Justice Policy Lead– Oxfam Ireland

Be part of the solution.

The world is burning. People are already dying from climate change, whole regions are under threat, extreme weather events are causing conflicts, rendering millions hungry and endangering our very future. The worst effects are being felt in countries who did not cause the crisis.

In Oxfam Ireland we are working with colleagues from around the world to fight for a fairer future. Communities are grappling with the challenges and coming up with answers. Join us as we seek to tilt the balance back in nature's favour, design a truly just transition and rewrite the political and economic systems that have brought us to the brink.

Help us to work with others to change the world.

Key activities:

• Actively lead and develop research and robust evidence-based policy analysis, informed by country/regional programme experience, to influence key stakeholders at Irish, northern Irish, EU and global level.
• Produce high-quality written policy material on climate justice and other areas of Oxfam’s work for public dissemination, including campaign literature.
• Keep up to date on the latest in academic and public policy developments in relevant policy areas and reflect these learnings back into the wider organisation.
• Oversee the commissioning and management of pieces of research in the areas of climate justice to underpin our advocacy work.
• Organise conferences, events and seminars with Oxfam colleagues and with partners across the island.
• Work with the Oxfam International Secretariat in the development of research and policy and interpretate shared Oxfam policy for the Irish context.

Person specification:

• Relevant third level qualification, Masters desirable
• Experience producing policy papers and analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Collegiate, energetic, thoughtful and willing to learn

See full Job Description and person specification HERE

How to apply

Please submit a CV and Cover letter by Friday 5th September 2025.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 17th September 2025.

please email copy of your CV and cover letter to the HR Team onirl-hr@oxfam.org

• Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Additional information

• Oxfam Ireland reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
• Any offer of employment with Oxfam Ireland is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, right to work checks, and anti-fraud and corruption screening.
• Oxfam Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.