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Civil Society Development Programme Officer


Job Reference no.
INT5710
Region
Asia
Location
Yangon
Division
International
Department
Position Type
Fixed Term
Job Type
Experienced
Closing date for applications 
(UK Time)
26 September 2012


Job Profile

National D1, 1-Year fixed term, based in Yangon


Dimensions

  • Delegated authority in achieving project/purpose to work effectively with partner's staff, Oxfam internal staff and associated collegues form Allies and/or network
  • Problems vary and include a combination of routine and some complex.
  •  Work pattern is a mixture of reactive and project work, with a greater emphasis on strategic approaches.
  •  Required to make sound judgements regularly within agreed processes using a good understanding of the team and the facilities of the team.
  • Communication largely with internal staff, (including internationally) also with some external contacts / target audiences to support operational work.
  • Analysis and communication of some complex information at a simple level to a wide audience to promote and influence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic development of the CSD Programme
  • Capacity Sharing and OD support
  • Development of partner proposals and project cycle support
  • Monitoring and Support to Partners
  • Grant Management
(Please find full key responsibilities on the JP attached)


Skills and Competence

Essential:
  • At least 5 years experience working in the community-based development and in humanitarian intervention
  • Experience in partnership with civil society organisations have some OD knowledge
  • Knowledge and experience in managing the project cycle, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  • Proven experience of integrating gender into project design and monitoring
  • Influencing and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated capacity to balance flexibility and tenacity 
  • Understanding of basic concepts of humanitarian and development work
  • Good administration and information management skills
  • Gender knowledge and promoting women leadership skill
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as, ability to work independently
  • Flexible work attitude to manage multiple priorities
  • Good organizational and planning skills
  • Willingness to learn and gain skills 
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel)
 Desirable:
  • A willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.
  • Experience in the development of programme strategies
  • Experience in emergency preparedness/response and/or development programming
  • To be familiar with and experience of abiding by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. Sphere Minimum Standards).


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