Funding Co-ordinator , Lebanon and Jordan

Salary: £25,094 - £33,938 p.a. pro rata net (Net = take home pay. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of post-holder in addition to net salary).

Fixed-term contract - asap until 31st Dec 2013

Please note – this is an emergency recruitment. Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those shortlisted for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

Oxfam is increasing its aid effort to the Syria Response Crisis. By adding your expertise you can help us make the biggest possible difference to people’s lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead or support on establishing and maintaining up-to-date funding strategies and plans • Research new funding prospects • Ensure effective coordination with Oxfam GB and other Oxfam Affiliate colleagues at country/regional/HQ level (as appropriate to context) to ensure country/emergency response overview of funding, proposal submissions and donor liaison • Lead on or contribute to establishing and maintaining up-to-date funding grids and updates • Lead or support country/regional team and partner organisations in developing and submitting quality concept notes and proposals • Lead or support on negotiating donor contracts favourably in line with Oxfam standards • Support programme teams to effectively manage donor contracts, including the timely submission of quality reports • In conjunction with the country/regional team, represent Oxfam to donors and other external stakeholders as appropriate • Assess and strengthen the capacity of colleagues in the planning, securing and management of restricted funds using appropriate methodology, such as formal training, technical guidance, coaching and accompaniment • Ensure that funding files, both electronic and paper, are complete and kept up-to-date

Skills and Competence:

• Experience of planning for, securing and managing funds from institutional donors, such as DFID, ECHO, SIDA, OFDA and UN • Knowledge of PCM and humanitarian/development programming • Experience of writing quality proposals and reports • Ability to represent Oxfam to donors and other external institutions • Experience of capacity building, preferably in funding, including coaching and delivering training at individual and group level • High level of numeracy, budgeting, financial reporting and IT skills • Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills – both written and verbal • Ability to work effectively with others in diverse team situations to achieve fundraising targets • Self-motivated, target-driven and a proactive approach to funding • Ability to adapt to working in a challenging environment, in potentially insecure locations, with limited connectivity. • Ability to manage time effectively, and adapt priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines, across multiple time zones • Organisational awareness

Desirable • Knowledge of NGO programming in emergencies • Knowledge or experience of Oxfam’s programme work • Knowledge of Oxfam GB’s internal contract management system (“PEOPLESOFT”) • Proficiency in Arabic • Knowledge of the region

How to apply:

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT6183.
All CV’s should be submitted in English.

Closing date: 9th May 2013.