Highlands Programme Manager Oxfam Goroka

Highlands Programme Manager

Fixed term (1 year)

Based in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (PNG)

Oxfam is an international confederation which operates in over 90 countries around the world. Oxfam takes a rights based approach to support the achievement of human rights and build capabilities that are essential for vulnerable and disadvantaged people to be able to access resources and take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives.

The opportunity has arisen within our PNG operation to provide effective leadership and management of Oxfam’s Highlands programme. Managed by Oxfam New Zealand and working closely with Oxfam’s partners in the Eastern Highlands, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the quality and impact of our research unit and a range of livelihoods, WASH and conflict reduction programming activities. You will also be responsible for supporting and advising local partners, managing Oxfam’s programme staff, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders and overseeing the operational functions of the Goroka office and Simbu and Tari satellite offices.

Our ideal candidate will have:

· Strong practical experience of developing, managing, monitoring & evaluating successful development programmes (experience in PNG is desirable)

· Sound understanding of development issues, particularly of participatory development, gender rights, conflict resolution, livelihoods and advocacy

· Experience of developing and strengthening partnerships with local organisations

· Proven leadership skills and experience of managing diverse teams

· Experience of complex change processes

· Experience of supporting, mentoring and developing others

· Security awareness

· High level financial management and donor reporting experience

· Fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of Tok Pidgin (or a willingness to learn)

The salary range for the role NZ$66,000 - $73,5000 per annum (starting salary will be dependent on the qualifications/ experience of the successful candidate) and a competitive benefits package which includes flights, insurance, relocation assistance, four weeks annual leave and home leave. This is an accompanied posting (partner only).

For further information about the role, please go to our website www.oxfam.org.nz . To apply, please send a covering letter and up to date CV to humanresources@oxfam.org.nz.

Applications close Thursday, 30 June 2012.

We are an equal opportunities employer and support diversity in the workplace.