The Women’s Empowerment for Leadership in Development and Peace (WELD-Peace) Project, implemented in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), now on its third phase aims to contribute to improving conditions of peace and stability by strengthening the rights-claiming of women and vulnerable groups toward inclusive, gender-responsive, and accountable governance.
Over the years, the project has supported several women groups who have registered with the government accreditation/registration agencies, i.e. Ministry of Labor and Employment, Cooperative and Social Enterprise Authority (CSEA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ensuring their legitimacy to access socio-economic support from the government and other agencies. Among these groups is Sigay Nu Mga Babay Association Inc. The association has developed their women enterprise, access funding and technical support from the Bangsamoro Government including the New Zealand Embassy and has sold their products to local market within and outside Bangsamoro region.
In relation to the project’s Intermediate Outcome 2.2 : Women enterprises and former women combatants including women in all their intersecting and diverse identities can access government support programs and services, it is timely and strategic to document Sigay’s journey and gather evidence through a case study on how the women of Sigay are gaining control over economic resources such as credit, capital, information, technical resources and markets.
A case study researcher-writer will be engaged to document Sigay’s story.
- One (1) Case Study Report on Sigay Nu Mga Babay Association (not more than 15 pages), integrating narrative, quotes, reflections, photos and light data visualization (i.e., timeline, income trend chart, milestones map).
- The report must be publication-ready and written in clear, compelling, gender-sensitive language.
- Transcripts, interview notes and signed consent must be submitted as support documentation to the case study.
- Ability to demonstrate collective leadership, program management, 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 and diversity for all aspects of development work.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s feminist principles and safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam and its partners are as safe as possible.
- Equality - We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.
- Empowerment - We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.
- Solidarity - We join hands, support, and collaborate in working towards a just and sustainable world.
- Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
- 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
- Courage - We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes
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 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply
Application must include the following in a single file:
- Letter of intent expressing interest in the assignment
- Updated CV with relevant qualifications and experience
- Two (2) samples of written work, preferably case stories or similar outputs
Mindanao-based writers are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicants may also submit their applications to ophrecruitment@oxfam.org.ph. Please use the email subject format: Position Applied For - Surname, First Name.
Offer ended on October 17, 2025
