About Oxfam:
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. To achieve this, we support local projects in developing countries, we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people and we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We implement our programs by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations and engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam employs over 6,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Resilient Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.
About ELNHA:
Oxfam obtained institutional donor funding for the program ‘Empowering Local and National Humanitarian Actors’ (ELNHA), starting 1st January (3 years). ELNHA’s program’s ambition is to strengthen local capacities and empower capable local and national humanitarian actors to play a leading role in humanitarian work in their country. It concerns a multi-country and multi-million program being implemented in Bangladesh, Uganda and at the international level.
The program aims to achieve three objectives.
First, strengthen the capacity of local and national humanitarian actors, so they are equiped to lead humanitarian action in their countries.
Second, give local and national humanitarian actors the voice to create a strong domestic humanitarian agenda by giving them the opportunity to design and implement quality humanitarian programs.
Third, create more space for local and national humanitarian actors by influencing other international NGOs and donors to contribute to this systemic change.
Job Summary: The Oxfam Program Manager will effectively manage teams remotely, generate energy, manoeuvre through internal and external challenges and time pressures. A Manager who is good at negotiating relationships with courage, flexibility and self-confidence and above all will ensure that the entire project is delivered on time, to high quality and in compliance with donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for managing ELNHA’s implementation and financial management in a successful, timely and quality manner. You are accountable for the programme budget;
The jobholder will also be responsible for developing and implementing, together with the Project Team, realistic work plans and will ensure good communication within the Project Team
In charge of managing the Project Team’s human resources efficiently and for the knowledge sharing and synergy between the (temporarily assigned) employees and the program;
The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting on achievement of agreed outcomes and target;
Ensure content and and financial progress reports are of good quality and comply with Oxfam’s standards and the donor’s expectations and requirements. You will coordinate the production and consolidation of narrative and financial reports and audits;
Coordinate the required input from other parties involved in the program such as Oxfam Novib’s Country Office in Uganda, Oxfam Great-Britain’s Country Office in Bangladesh, the Global Humanitarian Team (Oxford-based), , local and national actors and other stakeholders;
The jobholder will coordinate cross-learning between Uganda, Bangladesh and the global level and institutionalise harmonised best practices and produce documentation of evidence and learning;
The incumbent will contribute to fundraising for related projects;
Encourage the development of innovative ways of working and mechanisms which promote delegated decision-making, leadership and autonomy to local humanitarian actors in a way that these are replicable in Oxfam and the humanitarian sector;
Network with other international agencies involved in the local leadership agenda in order to share learning, increase effectiveness and contribute to influencing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
At least five years’ experience in managing complex international projects/programs;
Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise, meet deadlines, and hold self and others to account;
Proven analytical, strategic planning, project design, project cycle and financial management skills;
Broad knowledge and understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) principles and practice ;
Proven people management skills, with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, supporting and coaching individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
Strong communication and influencing skills, with proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of local, national and global stakeholders;
Have experience in working with institutional donors and fundraising ;
Experience with capacity development approaches and affinity with promoting local leadership;
Broad understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies, and the roles and responsibilities of local and national actors in humanitarian response;
Awareness of humanitarian sector quality standards and codes such as the Core Humanitarian Standards, NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, SPHERE and Oxfam International polices and best practice;
Willingness to travel regularly to Bangladesh, Uganda;
Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their letters of application and updated CVs, mentioning reference number 5-315 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, to the attention of Koen Hubben, International HR Advisor.
NB: Applicants must be Nationals of a European Union member state or have a valid work permit for the European Union.
Deadline: 18th March, 2016