Jim Clarken is CEO of Oxfam Ireland and is also an Executive Director of the Oxfam International Confederation, sharing collective responsibility for Oxfam’s work in over 90 countries. He plays a key leadership role within the global Oxfam organisation and has been involved in leading the worldwide transformation of the confederation in recent years. Mr Clarken is chair of Dóchas, the umbrella organisation for international development NGOs in Ireland and has also chaired the Consortium on Gender Based Violence. He is a frequent contributor to political debate in the Irish and European Parliaments and EU Commission on a range of development issues. With his international development experience and strong business background, Mr Clarken has been asked to present at a range of major international fora on issues including Trade, Tax Fairness, Climate Justice, Aid Effectiveness, Resilience, Food Security and HIV/AIDS. He is a passionate advocate of the rights of women and the transformative role that women play in development.
