Oxfam International Vacancies March 2012

Oxfam is seeking to fill the position of:

ECHO Project Manager

The Project Manager will ensure that all ECHO technical requirements are applied & maintained by all consortium’s members, provide timely and quality technical support to the PMU (Programme Manager Unit) through provision of advice as well as document and share results of field visits or any significant technical learning, best practices, and approaches/strategies with the PMU (via ECL) and concerned project managers and staff at field level.

The post holder will be expected to provide support in ensuring quality and timely reporting to Oxfam and the donor (ECHO), ensure that the programme is implemented in a cost effective, consultative, and participative way as well as represent Oxfam to government officials, UN agencies, other NGO staff, and donors as appropriate at project/programme level.

The incumbent of this position will be required to ensure that cross-cutting issues are incorporated into programme design and implementation, ensure implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems as well as undertake partner evaluations, partner capacity building and develop local level agreements where appropriate.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to have a Degree in Project Management or related field with significant experience in managing emergency and development projects, and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.

You will have a proven record of effective programme and people management, proven numeracy and financial management skills as well as demonstrable skills in influencing and negotiating with internal and external audiences.

You will be required to possess excellent team work skills, good communication (written and spoken English) skills as well the ability to take the initiative and make decisions with limited support in changing environments.

A more detailed job description and Person Specification can be found online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref:INT5098

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Finance and Support Manager

Purpose of the Job

To manage and coordinate the financial and administration aspects of the field office running that the financial planning and budgeting, accounting, support and administrative services are efficient and effective according to the set standards and procedures.

Required knowledge level

BA in Accounting or Financial management, full qualified CPA/ACCA, Previous experience in managing donor grants including EC, ECHO,USAID Fluency in English spoken and in writing, Proficient computer skills, High degree of integrity, discretion and personal conduct, Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions, Self motivated, proactive with good judgment and initiative, Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, Ability to priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, Sensitive to diversity, Able to work in a multicultural team, Good inter-personal skills, Able to work under minimum supervision, and Good stress management. This position is offered for one year with a possibility for further renewal.. Application procedure Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy [at] oxfamnovib.or.ke Fraud and Loss Prevention Advisor The role You will lead in detailed analysis of previous fraud cases to enable an understanding of trends, high risk areas, systems/process weaknesses and context specific contributing factors. Lead on innovative approaches to build a network to ensure development of working groups with other NGO’s, partners, donors, suppliers and the private sector to identify common trends and enable external solutions such as market changes etc. Contextualising policies and procedures to ensure they are able to prevent and detect fraud effectively. Advise the Regional Finance and Systems manager on general risk issues identified through fraud and corruption activities. Foster good relationships with Oxford loss prevention team to ensure organisational standards are maintained, reporting is complete and up to date and learning is shared. What we're looking for A professionally qualified Auditor /Forensic accountant/Investigator or proven experience Knowledge and experience of loss reduction management frameworks and approaches Extensive field experience preferably in Africa in Fraud/corruption investigation or in areas of Finance, Logistics or Human Resources Facilitation, presentation and training skills Sensitive approach to influencing change 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. And it's not just their problem. It's ours too. At Oxfam we believe that with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we're looking for yours. If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to hecajobs [at] oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using INT 5183 The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Diversity The difference starts with you! Disclaimer Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.Please apply directly to the email address given. OXFAM Does Not Conduct Recruitment Through Agents. Country » Ethiopia Country Director The role Together with the three Associate Country Directors, you will lead, develop and represent Oxfam International's programme in Ethiopia. You will be accountable to a regional governance board of Oxfam International for the implementation of the agreed common country strategy. You will chair the Oxfam International Country Leadership team, and ensure a constructive and productive working relationship amongst the Oxfam affiliates. You will look for ways to cooperate more closely in the Oxfam family, realise cost efficiencies, a common monitoring and evaluation system, as well as a common funding strategy; Making sure that you are respectful of different affiliates' cultures and history. While the three other Oxfam affiliates will continue to manage their country programmes in accordance with the common strategy, you will have direct line responsibility for the management, development, and implementation of Oxfam GB's part of the programme. You will ensure that appropriate systems are in place to manage the significant security, brand, financial, and administrative risk in Ethiopia, ensuring good relations with donors and will represent Oxfam at high level. The Person You are an exceptional leader committed to Oxfam values and to the success of the Oxfam International programme. With outstanding analytical skills that enable you to constantly adapt to an ever-changing context. You have proven strategic and operational capacities in highly complex environments and have substantial years of experience working in developing countries, having assumed, at least during two years, senior management functions. You can demonstrate very strong people management skills and an interest in staff health and safety, as well as national staff development. You are used to multi-cultural environments and have a strong commitment to issues such as gender and HIV/AIDS. You are not foreign to distance management, and you have the necessary diplomatic skills to facilitate a good working relationship within the Oxfam family. You are highly creative and adaptable, a self-starter and a fast-learner with strong ability to communicate easily toward the outside with a wide range of audiences. How to apply: This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF. 5237. The closing date is: 16 March 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Deputy Regional Director Division / Department / Location: International Division / Horn East and Central Africa (HECA)/ Based in Nairobi, Kenya Job Family: Programme Salary Range: £31,987 – £40,745 Net per annum, based on experience Level: B, Zone 1 (Global) Oxfam Purpose: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering. Team Purpose: To implement Oxfam’s strategic and operational priorities within the Horn, East, and Central Africa Region. Job Purpose: To manage staff and project development on behalf of the Regional Director, within the context of the “one programme approach”, integrating the humanitarian with long-term development, and policy and campaigns work within the region. As a senior manager in the Region, to contribute to the overall regional management and representation of Oxfam in the Region, and to ensure and deliver the regional strategic plans through programme quality and impact, the management of key regional resources, and the line management of Country Directors under the assigned portfolio. Reporting Lines: Post holder reports to: Regional Director (RD) Staff reporting to this post: Country Directors for our programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan, in addition to Regional Technical Advisors, and Regional Project Managers. Budget Responsibility: Responsibility for preparation, supervision and monitoring ofprogramme budgets, in addition to managing their own budget. Dimensions: Strategic senior management position, key responsibility is to ensure programme objectives are delivered. Required to develop long term vision and strategic planning to achieve significant impact. Contributes to and helps to shape the Region’s strategic vision and business plan within the context of the “one programme approach”, incorporating and integrating the humanitarian, long-term development and policy/ campaigning work. Representing Oxfam corporately and managing and influencing significant and high profile external relationships. Leadership of specific major program unit. Set and lead the delivery of specified programme unit and/or team objectives. Part of a senior team, collaborative and matrix ways of working as important as the direct line functions. Complex HR, financial, programme, and security challenges involved. Expected to plan and manage human and financial resources and processes related to area of responsibility. Management tasks and problems are diverse and complex and involve a significant degree of risk (financial, security, brand). Produce, assimilate, analyse and use programme information from varied and diverse sources to provide in-depth analysis in the specific programme unit or policy area. Decision-making is strategic and operational with a high degree of judgement based on specific problem solving experience and a range of external and internal factors. Communicates widely within Oxfam, and externally. Involves in direct the formulation, organization and delivery of high-level lobby, and advocacy as part of the big “P” programme and actively participate in lobbying and advocacy. Plays a lead role in ensuring the implementation of fundraising plans and proper reporting and accountability to multilateral and bilateral donors. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support Country Directors ensuring that programme quality is of organisational standards. Working to and on behalf of the Regional Director, to plan, design, and deliver the Region’s programme objectives. This includes the management of various programme staff (e.g. project managers, advisors, thematic leads). Occasionally, will provide leadership to large humanitarian response programmes, deputising for the Regional Director in cases of declared CAT2 or CAT1 emergencies (major humanitarian Catastrophes, which are designated as level 2 or Level 1, where number of impacted people is more than circa 200,000). To support the marketing and funding processes of the programme, through management of funding proposals and of timely and accurate donor reports. In order to lever maximum change within the context of “one programme approach”, work closely with and lead when appropriate the integration of campaigning, policy, humanitarian, and development aspects of the programme, working closely with Regional Campaigns and Policy Manager, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, the Regional Management Team and Regional Leadership Team To manage programme in concert with Oxfam International, playing a key role in the implementation of Oxfam International Single Management Structure (OI SMS) process. Alongside others, work to ensure that Oxfam’s Gender Policy and commitment to Diversity is reflected throughout the Regional staff body, and the programme. To contribute to the overall management of the Region, deputising for the RD as requested, and being an active member of the Regional Management Team (RMT), and the Regional Leadership Team (RLT). To support the implementation of Oxfam’s Strategic Change Objectives and Aims within HECA, and to specifically lead on the implementation strategies for Aim 4 (the Right to Be Heard), and Aim 5 (the Right to Gender Justice). Skills and Competence: Extensive and proven strategic and programme management skills and experience within the context of an integrated humanitarian, development, and campaigns/ policy work, preferably within the context of the Horn, East, and Central Africa region. Strong experience in leading and/or managing large humanitarian responses within complex contexts. Broad set of management experiences and skills (financial, people, donor, technical competences), preferably gained through senior country leadership, or senior regional management experiences. Proven communication, and representational skills at high levels. Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results. Previous, senior experience in working to combat poverty and suffering highly desirable, in at least two different countries. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of gender and diversity issues Good interpersonal and facilitation skills essential. Self-aware and able to lead teams in achieving results, while developing their potential. Full written and spoken fluency in English essential. Working knowledge of Ki-Swahili/ French/ Arabic would be desirable.Ability to undertake unaccompanied travel away from home base essential. Compatibility with Oxfam’s values essential. Other: Regionally based, the post-holder will be expected to attain a high level of regional knowledge and understanding, using this to influence the direction and underpin the management of the programme to maximise its impact. This job description is not incorporated into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievement of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review Process. Date of issue/ Review of this Job Profile: March 2012 If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF 5272. The closing date is: 25 March 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be done the week of 9th April ( 11th and 12th of April 2012) in Nairobi We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.Please apply directly to the email address given.OXFAM Does Not Conduct Recruitment Through Agents.