InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self- determination.

Position Description:
Position Title: Director for Humanitarian Practice, Humanitarian Team
Position Type: Location: Full-time Washington, DC
This position is expected to work from InterAction’s office in Washington, DC, a minimum of 1-2 days per week, as per current InterAction policy (subject to change). There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Role
Reporting to the Vice President of the Humanitarian Team, the Director of Humanitarian Practice leads coordination and advocacy on critical issues relating to current humanitarian crises and works closely with the Directors of Humanitarian Policy, Protection and Shelter to define InterAction’s humanitarian priorities and strategy. The Director of Humanitarian Practice plays an important role in regards to the team’s engagement with the Advisory Committee and is the main interlocutor for InterAction members Emergency Directors. Externally, this position liaises with InterAction members, U.N. Agencies, U.S. government representatives, and other humanitarian actors.
Key Responsibilities and Activities

Representation
• Represent InterAction members in the IASC Emergency Directors Group (EDG) and related bodies such as Peer-to-Peer.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant USG counterparts, with a specific focus on USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA) and the State Department’s Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), National Security Council, and appropriate US Congressional staff.
• Conduct at least two field missions annually to support NGO coordination bodies in the field and overall NGO engagement with the broader humanitarian system, including participation in EDG or P2P field missions.
• Be the main contact for bilateral engagement on humanitarian operations with UN humanitarian agencies, with a specific focus on OCHA Operations and Advocacy Division.
• Represent InterAction and its members with relevant media outlets on humanitarian issues, as requested.
• Maintain and strengthen the strong partnership with other NGO consortia on issues related to humanitarian response and NGO coordination.
• Engage on the Saving Lives Together (SLT) Framework on behalf of InterAction members.
Management
• Oversee and support the management of all country Working Groups and specific crisis responses.
• Oversee and provide strategic direction to InterAction’s support to field- based NGO Forum.
• Explore ways to further engage with relevant academic institutions on matters of humanitarian curricula and humanitarian practice.
• Manage a team of 5 high performing staff focusing on humanitarian practice priority areas.
• Serve as an active member of the Humanitarian Directors team and support the VP, as requested, in various InterAction representational duties.
• Ensure strong linkages with the team’s Policy, Protection, and Shelter work.
• Support work with InterAction’s Communications and Global Development, Policy and Learning teams, as appropriate.
• Oversee and lead on fundraising and grant management of humanitarian practice related activities and awards, in close coordination with VP and other Directors.
• Provide opportunities for growth and learning to all members of the Practice team.

Competencies and Requirements
• Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 10 years experience managing humanitarian operations in the field, preferably with NGOs.
• Significant experience working within the humanitarian architecture and in partnership with UN agencies.
• In-depth understanding of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee structures and roles within humanitarian response, at country and global levels.
• Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy decision-making processes and the offices and functions of the National Security Council, the Department of State, and USAID;
• Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and accurately on complex ideas and issues, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building trust among diverse stakeholders and representing the interests of diverse constituencies.
• Experience in interacting/communicating with high level stakeholders and policy makers in the humanitarian system.
• Experience in organizing and leading collective NGO action.
• Experience managing a small high-performing team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation: $135k - $140k InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Expected Start Date: June 5, 2023

Reports to: Vice-President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice

Travel: Estimated 10-20% of time for international travel

How to apply

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7b84b474-d1fc-4b3a-82ce-530ced2b5153&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=460668&lang=en_US

With subject line containing title Director for Humanitarian Practice. Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before June 5 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please!

Job Title : WASH Programme Manager
Annual Salary and Benefits : Based on skills and experience
Internal Job Grade : 6 (National)
Contract type : 12 Months – Renewable
Reporting to :Country Representative/Humanitarian Program Manager
Staff reporting directly to this post : WASH Officers (PHP, PHE)
Key relationships/interactions : UNHCR, Senior Consultants, Local Authorities, Donors, other
INGOs
Location : Rabouni, Sahrawi Refugee Camps, Tindouf - Algeria

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

Oxfam in Algeria – Sahrawi Refugee Camps

Oxfam in Algeria has been active in the Saharawi refugee camps since 1975. Its humanitarian programme in the camps has been focusing on food security until 2016. The programme has transitioned from emergencyaid to a combination of humanitarian (focusing on WaSH and Food Security) and resilience interventions with policy and influencing work locally and globally.

Given the challenging funding environment, the costs and quality of services in the camps, particularly Water supply, overall programmatic approaches in the camp are going through key revisions. In this context, UNHCRcommissioned Oxfam to develop a five-year strategy for extending the water-supply networks in the camps, with associated developments in the areas of systems operation, governance and capacity building, and community engagement. This strategy was completed in late 2019 and is meant to inform the overall water supply work over the coming 5 years.

Oxfam in Algeria has recently developed a series of projects contributing to the improvement of WaSH services and infrastructure for Sahrawi refugees living in the five camps of Tindouf, including the delivery of detailed design and bills of quantities for the improvement of water-supply infrastructure. Oxfam is also working on strengthening the capacity of the different actors in the WaSH sector through the development of a capacity strengthening strategy, implementation plan and the delivery of training. Additionally, Oxfam will be working on various projects contributing to improved water storage at household and production levels.

Oxfam in Algeria is seeking a WASH Programme Manager with solid WASH experience (public health
engineering & publich health promotion) to support its programmes aiming at improving access to safe waterand overall WaSH services. The WASH PM will be working as part of the response team in the Sahrawi campsand will be based in Rabouni with regular travels to the different camps in the governorate of Tindouf. S/He willact as the technical focal point for Oxfam and work closely with the local and international WaSH actors in the camps.

Job Purpose :

To coordinate and support a team of WaSH and Public Health Experts, ensuring that WaSH activities (public
health engineering & publich health promotion) implemented by Oxfam in the Sahrawi Refugee Camps are
delivered to the agreed standard and timelines.

Job Responsibilities :

Staff Management and Leadership
 Recruit and manage staff in line with Oxfam policies, ensuring that they have the necessary induction,
training and support as required.
 Develop and maintains a healthy environment for the team, coordinating timely discussions on strategic
programming issues and guaranteeing that the staff members reflect the institutional character in their
relationships with partner organizations and allies.
 Ensures excellent people management and development of staff managed, in accordance with Oxfam’s
performance management cycle and policies on development of staff, particularly national staff capacity
building plans
 Performance manages direct reports effectively, delegating authority where appropriate and ensuring that
staff are given opportunities for development and training, as discussed and agreed.
 To take part as an active member in the Country Management Team.

Development and Management of WASH programme
 Lead in the development of programme design in line with the WaSH strategy.
 Ensure that the programme is implemented in a consultative, participative, transparent, and gender
sensitive way.
 Monitor programme expenditure to ensure budgets are adhered to.
 Ensure Oxfam representation in appropriate external programmatic forums
 Leads on all technical aspects of the programme (public health engineering & publich health promotion) as well as
delivery.
 Work with other managers for the development of a single country programme with strong synergy
between the different elements
 Supports local partner in developing and delivering projects within agreed parameters
 Liaise and maintain good coordination with the local line authorities to ensure proper implementation of the program

Driving improvements in programme quality
 Ensure that the WaSH programme is in compliance with donor contractual obligations and that all reporting
is of good quality and is done in a timely manner.
 Monitor and evaluate programme work to maintain and/or improve the quality, incorporating learning in the
programme and ensuring achievement of desired impact.
 Lead in the development and achievement of a programme of high quality in all aspects of the Programme,
consistent with Oxfam and other agreed standards.
 Ensure that the programme is monitored, and the impact reviewed (changes in the lives of poor people)
as well as programme activities and spending.
 Monitor and evaluate programme work to maintain and/or improve the quality, incorporating learning in the programme and ensuring achievement of desired impact.

Fundraising & Grant Management

 In close collaboration with the Funding Coordinator identify and develop opportunities for fundraising
 Ensures all donor grant management requirements are met.
 Provide written and verbal briefings on the context and Oxfam’s programme to donors

Representation and influencing

 Represent Oxfam in appropriate WaSH fora at local and national level with government authorities, UN
organisations, Oxfam WaSH platforms, NGOs and donor agencies.
 Liaise with appropriate government officials, local level organisations and other bodies as necessary on
lobbying and advocacy activities promoting Oxfam WaSH and overall programme principles
 Strengthen alliance building and develop strong cooperation with wide range of partners and
stakeholders

Other
 Readiness to work with flexibility and take on additional tasks as may be delegated to meet
programmatic objectives
 Perform other program related task assigned by supervisor.
 Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of
gender justice and women's rights (click here).
 Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

 Postgraduate degree in Hydrology, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field(s).
 A minimum of 8 years of practical experience in implementation of complex water supply and sanitation systems.
 Experience of development and humanitarian work.
 Experience and ability to work in remote and isolated environments.
 A proven ability to manage others, to be a team player, and to provide technical leadership.
 Analytical skills and ability to think beyond the existing local frames.
 Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
 Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
 Good spoken Spanish or Arabic is essential (1 local language); good written and spoken English or French is
essential (1 adminstrative language)
 Ability to work flexibly
 Excellent communication skills;
 Ability to troubleshoot issues on site in a timely and effective manner
 Good computer skills and command of Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word).

Key Attributes:

 Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to
equal opportunities.
 Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender
mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
 Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam
are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values:

 Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our
actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their
actions.
 Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters
to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
 Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a
contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

How to apply

If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please send a CV and a covering letter
explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile to
Ageria.jobs@Oxfam.org
The Selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position may be filled
before the application deadline 24/04/2024. Therefore, we highly encourage you to submit
your application prior to the deadline.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Program Associate, Practice

Reports to: Senior Program Manager, Humanitarian Practice

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Regular, Full time

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and partners. Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just, and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change.

Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenues come from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.

Position Summary

The Program Associate for Humanitarian Practice supports InterAction’s Country Response Working Groups and the HPP-Practice team through communication with members, facilitating and/or taking notes for working group meetings, conduct research and analyze data. The Program Associate will support collective advocacy initiatives to country responses, colleagues, working group co-chairs and members to develop policy and programmatic briefing documents, and produce other relevant outputs that contribute to InterAction’s country working group and broader operational response priorities.

This position resides within InterAction’s Humanitarian Practice Team within the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Department, reports to the Sr. Program Manager for Humanitarian Practice, and collaborates with InterAction staff across its various internal teams; as well as with InterAction country working group members.”

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Sr. Program Manager for Practice, facilitate the work of select InterAction Humanitarian Working Groups and lead on specific work streams and activities, including facilitation of InterAction Working Groups and Member Check-ins as relevant. Ensuring the timely and efficient flow of information in support of InterAction members and working groups.
• Organize annual work planning cycles and regular meetings; prepare materials such as policy and programmatic briefing documents, situation updates and formal correspondence in support of working group activities; craft agendas; maintain participant lists, and track and disseminate action points.
• Proactively identify opportunities for Humanitarian Working group learning and engagement on humanitarian priorities.
• Under the direction of the Sr. Program Manager for Practice, liaise with external counterparts in the US government, UN agencies and other NGO consortia regarding HPP and its work, and to facilitate inter-agency liaison, coordination, and collaboration.
• Support the organization of workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with other HPP staff and members domestically and internationally.
• Ensure timely support to InterAction NGO member staff, including responding to member inquiries regarding InterAction’s working groups, key issues, and contexts of concern.
• Maintain up to date HPP-Practice email lists for relevant thematic issues and countries. Write, edit, vet, and disseminate email communications for the lists from the HPPC email accounts.
• Provide grant proposal and report writing support, as requested, with order, clarity, style, and consistent terminology.
• Be an active member of InterAction’s HPP team and promote collaboration with other InterAction teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on InterAction systems and procedures to new HPP staff, including the engagement trackers and other monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Provide logistical and research support for humanitarian practice team field missions.
• Complete administrative tasks related to liaising with the finance and administrative team.
• Engage with InterAction Intern Working Group to ensure coordination across teams related to intern programming and be actively involved in InterAction-wide intern career development programming and resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist and support members of the Practice Team on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience working as part of a team and facilitating cross-team collaboration.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong commitment to InterAction’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in related field or illustrated relevant experience.
• Knowledge of international issues (preferably Middle East & Africa), particularly those related to the field of humanitarian response in armed conflict and natural disaster.
• Experience and interest in advocacy and communications strategy development and implementation.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and tools.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise employees.

Compensation:

Minimum salary $45,000 per year. Additionally, InterAction offers an excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

All qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in their application to be considered for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment in headquarter office located in downtown Washington, DC
• Approximately 20% domestic travel required.

In addition:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.

InterAction does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of InterAction and InterAction will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

How to apply

Hi, please use the LINK provided to apply on the InterAction Website.

JoB Purpose

In a context where securing Reproductive Health and Rights is challenging, the Masarouna “Our Pathway” program will mobilize the power of young people (YP) for collective action to support their access to SRHR and to achieve greater freedom of choice and respect for their SRHR. The Digital platform aims to raise awareness around reproductive health and harmful practices, to promote a society where young people can develop healthily and safely. The digital platform officer, together with a digital platform assistant, will be the main lead on the activities under the digital platform. Supervised by the Masarouna project manager, the digital platform lead will follow up on the platform’s qualitative content creation, the maintenance of the website, the improvement of tested website technical aspects, the attraction of new content creators, the maintained digital engagement with web-users and so forth.

Core Details

Location:

Erbil

Our package:

Internal Grade:

As per Oxfam salary scale

D2

Contract type:

Fixed term

Hours of work:

40 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage

This role reports to:

Masarouna Project Manager

Staff reporting to this post:

N/A

Key interactions:

DBS checks (for roles based in the UK):

Screening checks:

All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

key Responsibilities

• Support in the planning, design, and coordination of activities under the digital platform, informed by the digital platform’s digital engagement strategy.
• Coordinate website maintenance regularly.
• Generate and design original and engaging written, image-led, and video content for the platform and the social media channels connected to the platform.
• Support in the attraction and maintaining of content creators contributing to the website’s context.
• Continuously support on the building and maintaining of a network of experts, contributors, and website users in order to maintain the platform’s high relevance.
• Support in the coordination of new website content by facilitating content creation, content review, translation, and so forth.
• Leads on editing online texts in English, Kurdish, and Arabic.
• Leads on the platform’s online interaction by channelling messages, answering queries, monitoring reactions, and gathering feedback, maintaining a positive, safe, and respectful online environment.
• Stays abreast of developments in the social, cultural, medical, and legal sphere surrounding the SRHR topic and shares new insights with the team members and others as per need.
• Take lead in organizing workshops, seminars, and marketing events to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, financiers, academia, government agencies, humanitarian actors, donors, and other stakeholders to network for mutual benefit, advocate for more local innovation, and promote the digital transformation.
• Support identifying potential partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as engineering universities and other maker-space or enterprise development centers in Iraq which could provide access to specific equipment, machines tool, and precision equipment and who offers complimentary professional training, coaching to the ones provided in house.
• Provides logistical support in relation to the platform’s maintenance.
• Provides logistical support in aspects related to content creation.

M&E, Communication and Reporting

• Leads on the platform’s promotion externally.
• Coordinates the organising of events related to the digital platform, together with the Masarouna project manager and the digital platform assistant.
• Supports in the contact with the project donor as per need.
• Supports in reporting duties related to the digital platform.
• Provides new and innovative ideas on the platform’s improvement, based on insights, user feedback, gathered data and so forth.
• Supports the project’s monitoring and evaluation efforts as per need.

skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Innovation Management, or any related degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of digital engagement
• Strong writing skills and digital editing skills.
• Proven report writing experience.
• Strong interest in issues related to SRHR.
• Experience in supporting innovation-related events such as pitching events, demo days, networking events, etc.
• Excellent commination and writing skills, able to synthesize information from various sources and produce high-quality reports/papers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently and with demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• High organizational skills and ability to priorities workload and meet deadlines
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft office tools (PPT, Excel, word, virtual meeting/workshops tools, etc.) Advanced knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong interest in Innovations and digital solutions
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• A team player and self-starter with good networking skills and project management skills
• Fluent in Kurdish, and English is a must, fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Desirable

• Experience working with and supporting Innovation projects
• Experience in digital projects is a real added advantage.
• Experience working in or understanding the humanitarian context
• Has already an existing network of diverse actors operating in Iraq
• Good understanding of innovation and the issues and challenges around it.
• Familiar with new technology-based innovation and innovative approaches/methodologies
• Out of the Box thinker

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

Main Behavioural competencies

Practice Category

Leadership Practice

Description

Self

Humility

We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organisation. We work to achieve goals together not just individually.

Seeing the ‘big picture’

Strategic Thinking and Judgment

We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organisational strategies and values

Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity

We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways. We develop strategies to maximise adaptability and agility, encourage forward thinking, new ideas and learning from experience.

Relationship Skills

Listening

We are good active listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear, and consider different preferences.

Influencing

We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organisation We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.

Relationship Building

We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organisation. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organisation.

Ability to Deliver results

Mutual Accountability

We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organisational values. We are ready to be held to account for our actions and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.

Organisational Values

• Accountability– Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
• Empowerment– Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen
• Inclusiveness– We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences

Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.

How to apply

How to Apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

External Web Site:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/20888/description

COUNTRY DIRECTOR – Timor-Leste

Closing date: 23 April 2024 @23:59 GMT

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

“Open for all Nationals"

“Timorese nationals and women professionals are encouraged to apply”.

Contract: 2 years fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

One Oxfam Grade: B2

Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location

Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam in Asia of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and influencing, currently in more than 90 countries

About Oxfam Timor-Leste

Around the globe, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. Oxfam works with partner organisations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

Oxfam has been working for positive change in Timor-Leste since 1974. Oxfam has maintained an operational in-country presence in Timor-Leste since 2000 and currently has staff present in Dili, Covalima and Oecusse.

Since 2000 the Oxfam program in Timor-Leste has transitioned from a predominately humanitarian response to long term development, partnership and influencing programs.

Oxfam in Timor-Leste is developing a new influencing country strategy for 2021-2025. This strategy is built on Oxfam’s strengths in partnership, inclusion, gender justice, fighting against inequality and supporting citizen’s voices in decision-making. Building on to the 2021-25 program, CD-Timore-Leste will also be responsible for developing new country strategy 2026 onwards. The Oxfam in Timor-Leste country strategy is underpinned by Oxfam’s Global Strategy 2020 – 2030 and the Oxfam in Asia Regional Strategy 2030, bringing into Timor-Leste Oxfam’s global and regional expertise, as well sharing to the world the unique achievements and experiences from Oxfam in Timor-Leste.

The Role

Oxfam International Asia Regional Platform is looking for the Country Director to lead, develop, manage, and represent all Oxfam’s program and operations in Timor-Leste. The role involves providing strategic leadership to the Oxfam Timor-Leste country program, supporting teams in developing and implementing quality programming in influencing, development and humanitarian sectors, ensuring effective management systems and processes, building strong relationships with stakeholders, overseeing the delivery of the Oxfam Country Strategy in Timor-Leste, and coordinating effectively with affiliates in the confederation.

Who we’re looking for

Country Director- Timor-Leste will be an experienced, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Significant senior leadership and management experience in Timor-Leste in the development and delivery of high-quality program and influencing strategies.
• Proven track record of leading, motivating, supporting and empowering teams in Timor-Leste with a commitment to promoting local leadership, gender equality and inclusion of diversity.
• Demonstrated skills in cross cultural communication and leading diverse and cross cultural teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically, including to link the country program context to a regional and global framework.
• Proven ability to transfer skills and knowledge to team members.
• High level interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with a proven track record of success in representing an organization in Timor-Leste with partners, government agencies, private sector organizations, NGOs, media and donors at senior level: nationally and globally.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in overseeing financial budgeting, management and reporting .

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to lead the Timor-Leste country team, make a difference, to act as key contributor in leading Oxfam Timor-Leste’s strategic goals and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their technical fields. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development, and fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

About us

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply

How to apply

Please go to this link oxfam Careers and upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Your application will be assessed based on both cover letter and CV.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The post holder will undertake a series of deployments normally up to 6 months in duration for which specific Terms of Reference will be negotiated and agreed with relevant parties prior to deployment and or revised in the early stages of the deployment. Often these deployments will be to support fast moving emergency situations, and/or complex and difficult operating environments, where Oxfam has had to rapidly scale–up its programme and capacity.

Deployments will normally include some or all the following responsibilities:

Technical:

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, carry out rapid and ongoing assessments of the public health risks faced by communities affected by emergencies. Make recommendations for response interventions which are consistent with Oxfam’s policies and guidelines.
• Identify and assess the current resources and capacity of national counterparts, humanitarian agencies, and government authorities to respond to the public health needs arising from the emergency. Identify any unmet needs likely to present risks to the health of the affected population.
• Contribute towards planning and proposal writing to provide clear objectives and establish indicators for monitoring and evaluating the programme including indicators relating to participation and gender.
• In selected countries, support country teams with developing a socio – cultural analysis of the local population to enable them to engage communities more effectively in WASH.
• Ensure that work aims to meet Sphere Standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure that accountability to affected communities is central to ways of working and promotes the full and equal participation of women.
• Be familiar with and abide by Oxfam's Code of Conduct and other regulatory codes such as the Red Cross Code of Conduct, Partners in Aid Code, Oxfam International protocols, and the Inter- Agency Field Co-operation Protocol.
• Ensure programmes are safe, are sensitive to gender and other power dynamics and ensure that they are informed by the community to benefit from the work.

Leadership:

• To foster an appropriate working culture built on Oxfam’s values, respectful and cognisant of power imbalances internally and between Oxfam, our partners and the communities we serve.
• Coordinate public health activities within Oxfam and with external agencies. and if appropriate provide briefings to Oxfam staff and supporters and to the media in agreement with the program manager, the Global Humanitarian Team and Media Office.
• Represent Oxfam at national level to other agencies and authorities, including the WASH cluster where this is operating and at other inter-agency forums where appropriate, to assist with the development of the WASH strategy and technical standards.

Management:

people, budgets, assets, projects and decision making.

• Lead and task manage a team of national and international public health promoters to implement and monitor appropriate health promotion interventions in emergency contexts. Budget design and tracking for sectoral activities is part of the remit of the team leader.
• Implement health promotion initiatives appropriate to the context. This will involve working in close collaboration with engineering colleagues to ensure that technical and social aspects of water and sanitation and malaria control programming are closely integrated and with food security and livelihoods colleagues to maximise the potential for cohesive programming.
• Involve women and men in the affected populations in the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of public health activities and play a key role in ensuring that communities are informed and consulted about Oxfam’s work and have opportunities to give their views on, and influence programme activities.
• Work with others to ensure that gender, protection issues are addressed in public health initiatives.
• Where requested act on occasion, as the local project manager in the absence of the substantive post holder.
• In selected countries, support country teams to build the resilience of communities to disasters focusing on DRR and more self-sustaining approaches to WASH.
• Support, with the rest of technical staff, advisors and managers, the understanding and use of key analytical tools and frameworks related to safeprogramming.
• Recruit and supervise public health promotion staff when on deployment. This may involve the writing of job profiles, work schedules, objective setting and appraisals.
• Build the capacity of Oxfam staff and partners through mentoring and coaching, on the job supervision and informal and formal training. Contribute to the joint facilitation of inter-agency training initiatives where appropriate.

When not on assignment, the post holder may

• Undertake research or written assignments to contribute to institutional learning.

How to apply

• Can you work in English and in French?
• Are you seasoned in handling a range of emergencies in different situations and countries?
• Do you have demonstrable experience working on public health in emergencies: developing and
  delivering successful capacity building strategies and coaching teams, including the ability to
  effectively advise and support field staff and partners, using methods such as mentoring, coaching,
  shadowing, demonstration, accompaniment, training, written advice, verbal advice, research and
  development?
• Do you have experience in Health Promotion and Community Engagement?
• Do you have experience in in managing teams and in capacity building? If the answer is yes, then
  would like to hear from you.
  Please apply following this link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/humanitarian-support-personnel---public-health-promotion-int10333/20897/description/

Terms of Reference: Research on the Impact of Freedom of Movement on Self-Reliance of Refugees in the East and Horn of Africa

Introduction
The African Refugee-Led Network (ARN) is a coalition of refugee-led organization networks (RELONs) and refugee-led organizations (RLOs) that work to amplify the voices and advocate for the rights of refugees in Africa. The network focuses on building a vibrant and a strong institution with capacity to advocate for participation and inclusion of RLOs and refugee in issues affecting the livelihood and wellbeing. The African Refugee Led Network (ARN) was formed in 2019 when Global Refugee-led Network (GRN) convened 72 refugee leaders (from 14 nationalities living in 11 different host countries) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the aim of advocating for increased refugee participation in policymaking in Africa through advocacy for improvements in the lives of refugees and to contribute to policymaking discussions and refugee response work on the continent. The Africa Summit was a follow up of the very first Global Summit of Refugees that took place in Geneva in 2018.

Background and Context
The East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region is expected to host 23.6 million forcibly displaced and stateless people by the end of 20241.The East and Horn of Africa region hosts refugees who often face challenges in achieving self-reliance and economic independence. Freedom of movement plays a crucial role in refugees' ability to access livelihood opportunities, education, healthcare, and social services. Understanding the impact of freedom of movement on refugee self-reliance and economic independence is essential for informing policies and interventions aimed at improving their well-being and integration.

Objectives of the Research
The main objective of this research is to explore the impact of freedom of movement on the self-reliance of refugees in the East and Horn of Africa.
Specific objectives include:
i. Establish refugees' experiences and perceptions regarding freedom of movement and its influence on their ability to access livelihood opportunities.
ii. Identifying the challenges and barriers refugees face in exercising their freedom of movement and its implications for their economic independence.

1 https://reporting.unhcr.org/operational/regions/east-and-horn-africa-and-great-lakes

iii. Exploring the role of freedom of movement in refugees' access to education, healthcare, and social services and its impact on their self-reliance.
iv. Providing insights and recommendations for policies and interventions aimed at improving freedom of movement and promoting self-reliance among refugees in the region.

Methodology
The research will employ a qualitative approach, using methods such as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to gather rich, nuanced data from refugee communities in selected locations across the East and Horn of Africa. It will further employ participatory approaches methods such as community workshops, participatory mapping, or visual storytelling to actively involve refugees in the research process. Sampling techniques will ensure diversity in refugee demographics, including gender, age, and nationality.

Scope of Work:
The research will involve:
i. Reviewing relevant literature, policies, and reports on freedom of movement and refugee self-reliance in the region.
ii. Conducting in-depth interviews with refugees, key informants, and stakeholders involved in refugee assistance and protection.
iii. Facilitating focus group discussions to explore common themes and perspectives among refugee communities.
iv. Analyzing qualitative data thematically to identify patterns, trends, and insights related to freedom of movement and self-reliance. Data will be coded into themes and sub themes.
v. Drafting a comprehensive research report summarizing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Deliverables
The consultant(s) will be expected to deliver the following:
•An inception report outlining the research methodology, sampling strategy, and data collection tools.
•Interview and focus group discussion guides tailored to the research objectives.
•Raw data collected from interviews and focus group discussions, including transcripts and field notes.
•A draft research report presenting the qualitative findings, analysis, and key themes.
•A final research report incorporating feedback from stakeholders and reviewers.

Timeline
The research is expected to be completed within 3 months, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.

Application Requirements
Interested candidates are expected to provide the following documentation:
•A technical proposal with detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on addressing the scope of work and, the methodology to be used which demonstrates understanding of ethical issues in the research contexts.
•Sample of evidence of previous research work or related work, etc.
•Initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and indication of availability.
•A detailed budget proposal inclusive withholding tax to be paid to Kenyan authorities outlining the costs associated with the assignment.
•Company/organizational profile or CV including a minimum of three traceable, recent, and relevant references.
•The consultant can be based in any of these countries Ethiopia, Kenya, or Uganda.
•Refugee led research organizations highly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Expertise
The consultant(s) should possess:
•Experience in conducting qualitative research, particularly in refugee contexts.
•Proficiency in qualitative data collection methods, including interviewing and facilitation of focus group discussions.
•Knowledge of the East and Horn of Africa region and familiarity with refugee issues.
•Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
•Refugee individual consultants are highly recommended to apply.

Qualifications and Expertise
The consultant(s) should possess:
•Experience in conducting qualitative research, particularly in refugee contexts.
•Proficiency in qualitative data collection methods, including interviewing and facilitation of focus group discussions.
•Knowledge of the East and Horn of Africa region and familiarity with refugee issues.
•Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
•Refugee individual consultants are highly recommended to apply.

How to apply

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their proposals, including a technical proposal, CVs, and relevant sample work, to ssc.consultancy@oxfam.org under the subject line ‘Research on the Impact of Freedom of Movement on Self-Reliance and Economic Independence of Refugees’ not later than 30th April 2024.

Note: The terms of reference are subject to revision based on the specific needs and preferences of the African Refugee-Led Network (ARN).

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working togetherwith partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please clickhere

Position: Director of Programmes

Location: Juba

Grade & Level: B Zone 2 Global

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Number of post reporting: 8

Job Purpose

Oxfam in South Sudan is looking for a dynamic Deputy Country Director – Programs (DCD -P). As a most senior post below the Country Director (CD), the Deputy Country Director – Programs is a member of the Senior Management Team in-country. TheDeputy Country Director – Programs shares the overall responsibility of leading programs and coordination of the Country Office. The Deputy Country Director – Programs in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in the country, that involve development & resilience, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR). The Deputy Country Director – Programs guarantees business continuity in periods of absence of the Country Director. During the absence of the CD, the Deputy Country Director – Programs will be tasked with chairing SMT with authority to decide on urgent issues requiring decisions on which the SMT members would have failed to reach a conclusion by consensus or vote.

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• As a part of the leadership and senior management team in the country, develop strong matrix links with other country programme teams, relevant Oxfam in Africa staff in West, East and Southern Africa, Global Humanitarian Team (GHT), P. Affiliates and relevant International Department staff in order to develop and deliver the Oxfam country program strategy.
• Leads the overall program implementation and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high-quality programming in line with Oxfam standards and the objectives of the country strategy.
• Oversee the program proposal process and participate on the strategic level with the Funding Coordinator to ensure that all programs progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed within time and on budget.
• Leads on conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high-quality programs to serve difficult to reach beneficiaries with the Deputy Country Director – Business Support and Programme Quality Coordinator.
• Oversight of geographical humanitarian and development programmes. Ensures overall leadership of disaster preparedness, mitigation and management including humanitarian response activities for Category 1 / 2 / 3 emergencies.
• Overall budget holder for all programming; ensure project expenditure is in line with work plans and commitments to donors and affiliates; and conduct monthly budget vs expenditure review for each project.
• Overall leadership of program strategy plans and implementation to ensure responsiveness to communities in line with Oxfam’s principles, values and strategic plan and following Oxfam compliance procedures. This includes working with the government and national NGO-partners to strengthen national capacity.
• Ensuring effective advisory support from the country, OiA, Partner Affiliates (PA) and Executing Affiliate (EA) technical teams to the field teams.
• Ensure synergies between and harmonisation of humanitarian, development and advocacy programme strategies according to the “one programme approach” and enabling a smooth transition from emergency humanitarian interventions towards resilience and longer-term development programming where possible.
• One of the most crucial roles of the Deputy Country Director - Programmes is ensuring a strong link and mainstreaming of activities between the assigned departments, maximising their performances and effective use of resources through coordination and strategic guidance.
• Ensure that programme operations are of high quality, comply with established policies and procedures and contribute directly to Oxfam strategies and operational plans. This includes, but is not limited to gender mainstreaming, protection mainstreaming, programme accountability frameworks and humanitarian preparedness and response.
• Work with the Country Director and programme teams to secure internal and external funding to deliver programme activities through support to development of appropriate strategies and funding proposals.
• In close collaboration with HR Team, Programme Managers and Technical Coordinators, identify staffing needs, support recruitment of staff and manage the performance and development of all direct reports, ensuring performance objectives are produced and worked to, including identification and effective delivery of training and development needs.
• Representing Oxfam to government officials, donors, UN agencies, and NGO community as appropriate.
• Deputise for the Country Director in his/her absence or whenever necessary.
• Produce regular programme and context updates that can be shared with other Oxfam stakeholders.
• To ensure all Oxfam staff and programmes are familiar with and abide by the Oxfam’s Code of Conduct, Oxfam International standards and procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. Sphere Minimum Standards).
• Frequent national travel to work with the field teams and liaise with Government, UN agencies and other NGO's as appropriate.

Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Masters / Post-graduate from a recognized university/ college in International Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian, Programme Management or any other area that can bring an added value to the job.
• Relevant experience in a similar position, minimum of 5 years of Masters or Post-graduate holders or 10 + years for Bachelor holders, in an international NGO.
• Good understanding of development issues in general with significant knowledge and experience in project and programme management in one of the fields of: (a) humanitarian programming (b) sustainable livelihoods and resilience, b) gender and development;
• Excellent personal management and communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to use different approaches to achieve followership.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across several locations, often in fragile and complex contexts.
• Evidence of high level financial and asset management skills to steer the operational budget across a number of locations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and those of marginalised people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work in South Sudan
• Comprehensive evidence in knowledge and experience of development programmes, humanitarian response and advocacy and campaigning
• Knowledge of capacity building, learning and development activities and how to create learning and sharing environment with a strong knowledge management basis
• Commitment to and knowledge of creating a partner-led operational environment, with an ability to create an internal Oxfam approach that is focussed on developing and supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to Oxfam’s objectives
• Politically astute, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and personal gravitas to gain respect and build and maintain strong, credible relationships, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Committed to a right based approach including an active commitment to putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalized people in all aspects of an organization’s work.
• Driving licence and use of it in insecure contexts.

Ability to travel away from home, often to remote programmatic sites within the country prolonged periods, and periodic travel aboard for global meetings.

Desirable

• Working experience in South Sudan
• Working experience with Oxfam

How to apply

Deadline for submission of applications is 28 April 2024. Interested Applicants shouldapply through the following links:

External candidates:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/20916/description

Internal candidates:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/20916/description

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate ourvaluesare recruited to work for us.

The Role

Oxfam International is looking for an Office Manager for the EU Advocacy Office in Brussels, Belgium. This role is a key position within the EU office, responsible for managing and overseeing all internal operations such as finances, administration, legal issues, and HR. The Office Manager is the main contact person for all internal and external service providers and manages these relations in an effective way. The Office Manager is also overseeing the work of the small EU admin team (3 other people) and ensures, together with the Head of Office, that the EU Office is running smoothly and is a welcoming, efficient and feminist place for the 30+ Oxfam colleagues working there.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a new colleague who has highly developed interpersonal skills and both an ability and a desire to work well as part of a team. Our ideal candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French. They should also have relevant experiences in managing a diverse range of admin tasks in a medium-sized office (20+ colleagues), experience in relationship management, and a thorough understanding of Belgian laws, rules and procedures on human resources and the non-profit sector. Finally, we are looking for a new colleague who is self-aware and adheres to Oxfam’s feminist principles.

Read here the full job description.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to manage a wonderful small team of knowledgeable admin colleagues, and contribute to making the Oxfam EU office a great place to work. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

The gross salary is € 63,353 per annum based on a 36-hour week, together with contractual benefits

of 25 days holiday per annum and local public holidays (salary and holidays will be prorated to accommodate the offer of 0.6FT); Life insurance at 1 or 2 x salary; 6 per cent

employer contribution to the Complementary Pension Scheme with company NN Insurance Belgium.

You will receive a representation allowance and a transport allowance.

How to apply

Please upload an up to date CV and a cover letter (max. 1 page), clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

To submit your application Please Click Here. If you have any questions about the job, please contact eu@oxfam.org or if you need any assistance with submitting your application via Box, please contact recruitment@oxfaminternational.org.

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AIDA Executive Director

(International Position)

40 hrs per week – 2 Years (Renewable depending on Funding)

Based in Jerusalem 25%, with regular travel to Gaza required, with international travel as needed

Deadline for Application2nd May 2024

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please clickhere

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate ourvalues are recruited to work for us.

The Role

The purpose of the AIDA Executive Director position is to lead AIDA and to manage its Secretariat, to deliver impact in accordance with AIDA’s annual plan and projects, mobilise appropriate resources for AIDA’s work and oversee expenditure, and implement the decisions of AIDA’s Executive Committee (ExCom).

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in INGO senior management roles in a humanitarian/recovery context; including as HoM/Country Director and/or Coordinator of an INGO forum.
• Knowledge of principles of coordination and principles of advocacy .
• Relevant university degree (advanced studies) in Management, Humanitarian or Development Studies, Policy, Political Sciences or other.
• Experience in multi-sectorial response, major humanitarian emergencies and recovery contexts.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

1. Sound operational INGO management experience and experience in humanitarian coordination.
2. Significant, high-level policy, advocacy and inter-agency coordination experience and familiarity with global humanitarian and development coordination infrastructure and systems.
3. Demonstrated representational and diplomatic experience with donor and diplomatic missions and host governments, with well-developed negotiation skills.
4. Effective team, operational and budget management skills.
5. Demonstrated capacity to manage risk, risk mitigation and management planning.
6. Understanding of emergency preparedness and response, as well as organisational safety and security management.
7. Experience in leading and developing tools and resources to support NGO Networks – national, joint and/or international.
8. Sound knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, oPt aid architecture and NGO operations.
9. Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Gaza and abroad.
10. Arabic language skills are an advantage.

How to apply

What we offer

The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.

How to apply

Interested candidates can access the full job profile and apply for the job application through the link below by no later than Thursday 2nd May 2024 .

Internal applicants : https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=13469&company=OxfamNovibP

External applicants : https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13469/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role:

What is a Humanitarian Support Personnel (HSP)?

The Humanitarian Support Personnel (HSP) Team comprises of technical humanitarian experts from various fields across the globe who bring their skills and experience to Oxfam’s country teams to help them respond to conflicts and natural disasters.

HSPs are globally roving and work away from their home base continuously. Typically, they are deployed to a particular location from a few weeks up to six months’ duration per assignment. HSPs could expect to be deployed to country programmes up to nine months a year (pro-rata for part-time posts). Our current emergency programmes are in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe.

When not deployed (or on annual leave), HSPs may be assigned project / proactive work. It may be possible to undertake such work from home or an Oxfam office, depending on circumstances.

What will you be doing as an HSP Food and Economic Security (FES)?

The prime purpose of this role will be to enable communities and people in crisis to cover their basic needs, including food, and to strengthen resilience to future crisis. Oxfam believes this can be achieved by facilitating the access of all members of society to financial support (cash), livelihoods, social protection, market, and economic opportunities.

This role will be responsible for scaling up cash and voucher assistance programming, providing technical leadership of vulnerable livelihoods and social protection interventions and ensuring strong and coherent work with existing markets in emergency humanitarian responses.

Key responsibilities:

Management

people, budgets, assets, projects and decision making

• Support the delivery of effective, high quality humanitarian programmes in line with Oxfam’s vision for humanitarian preparedness and response. Providing practical advice and support to key programme staff to implement programmes into effective adapted humanitarian programming, campaigning, recovery development adapted to specific contexts and supporting an enabling organisational environment.
• Provide support to the design and implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) operations by working closely with the response team (EFSVL, WASH, Protection, Gender, logistics, finance and ICT). This may include the design of sectoral-specific or multi-purpose cash programs.
• Ensure that programme design and implementation is consistent with Oxfam’s humanitarian quality and accountability standards, emergency guidelines and protocols, the Core Humanitarian Standard and that work meets Sphere Standards and other external quality commitments.

Analysis and Problem Solving

information, complexity, creativity and forward planning

• Support and contribute to the development or adaptation of tools and templates to support the management and implementation interventions.
• Identify learning from country programmes by conducting reviews, monitoring and evaluation, capture the programme learning.
• Ensure that learning from programmes is integrated into global programme policy and guidance.

Impact

contacts, communication, advice, and consequences

• Support country and regional level advocacy work that is coherent with, and informs, Oxfam’s global advocacy work on hunger, food crises, Food & Economic Security, CVA, and social protection to promote good policy and practice in the humanitarian system.
• Advocate and influence key stakeholders at national/regional level on appropriate responses including making the case for cash and market-support when relevant.
• Raise understanding within Oxfam our work, especially with regard to innovative practices.

Other

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

What we are looking for:

An ideal candidate for the role will should have:

• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to Oxfam’s values, mission and work
• Experience in basic market food security, livelihoods and CVA assessments for example HEA, EMMA, PCMMA and/or similar. Experience in design and implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programmes and EFSVL programmes.
• Management of a budget and ability to monitor programme spend over time.
• Understanding of gender dynamics within the household and community, experience in taking these into account when designing programmes.
• A basic understanding of social protection with experience in designing safety nets, working with government on developing social protection systems.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering successful capacity building strategies and coaching teams, including the ability to effectively advise and support field staff and partners, using methods such as mentoring, coaching, shadowing, demonstration, accompaniment, training, written advice, verbal advice, research and development
• Ability to travel to the affected areas in short notice.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English

For complete details, please see the attached job description in the application link

How to apply

Internal Applicants:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/20703/description

External Applicants:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/20703/description