Regional Emergency Food Security and Livelihood Capacity Builder

Regional Emergency Food Security and Livelihood Capacity Builder

Location: Any country offices of Oxfam GB in Asia depending on the post holder’s country of residence.

Salary: National salary scale + Competitive benefits

Oxfam Great Britain Asia Region

Oxfam GB is a leading aid, development, and campaigning charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 60 years of experience. Our purpose is to work with others to overcome suffering and find lasting solutions to poverty. As an organisation Oxfam is committed to gender equity and putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do. We believe in empowerment and are an accountable and inclusive organisation. Be part of our dynamic new Region – Oxfam GB Asia.

The Role

In line with our objective to ensure innovative and quality programmes which are shared within the region and beyond, you will provide technical leadership for capacity building of EFSL staff and teams across the Asia region. You will support the Regional EFSL Coordinator and influence the development of the regional EFSL capacity plan, with the aim that there is adequate preparedness and response capacity within all countries in the region and that gender, protection and HIV/AIDS is mainstreamed into capacity building activities. Working closely with country teams, members of the regional humanitarian team, and the regional logistic and HR team you will design and manage the regional EFSL capacity building plan. You will also conduct emergency capacity gap assessment with relevant staff at regional and country level, affiliates and partners. And be available for the first 4-6 weeks of an emergency response.

The Requirements

You will have good experience and a working knowledge of EFSL, with significant field experience. This will extend to designing and leading on capacity building programming at strategic/leadership and operational levels, as well as designing and delivering training. Proven relationship management skills, together with cultural sensitivity, gained from working in the region, are important requirements. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. This is a national hired post. The post holder must be from country where Oxfam GB is operating in Asia - Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Visa and work permit will not be provided.

About Oxfam

A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

How to apply:

How to apply

To find out more about this role and apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using the job Ref INT5047 or click here. The closing date: 26th December 2011.

Oxfam is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from women, minority and under-represented groups.