Ethiopia - Somali Region: Programme Manager

Oct 30, 2017 | Oxfam
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Oxfam is an international confederation of 20 NGOs working with partners in over 90 countries to end the injustices that cause poverty. Oxfam has been working in Ethiopia since 1974, devoted to empowering people against poverty. In 2015-16, the organisation consolidated its efforts to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and has reached close to one million people across Ethiopia with life-saving humanitarian assistance. Oxfam’s Humanitarian programme currently operates through five field bases with more than 150 staff – four in Somali region (Jijiga, Daghabur, Kebredehar and Warder), Gambella and getting prepared to open other offices in Benishangul-Gumuz as part of its ongoing South Sudan refugee response. The development team currently operates in Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and Somali region.

Oxfam is currently responding to drought in Somali region of Ethiopia following its response strategy (Programme Focus WASH and EFSVL with gender and protection as cross cutting) having ambition of benefitting 1,000,000 people with a total budget of 37 Million USD

The role

To provide technical support and quality control in management, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Oxfam drought response project in Somali region and maintain and improve established systems & structures required for the effective timely implementation of quality water, sanitation and hygiene promotion component of the project. Ensure appropriate representation and professional relationships are maintained and developed.

Ensure programme and projects meet OXFAM Programme Standards, including gender empowerment approach, supporting team leaders to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes, including high quality support to partners on programme standards and technical issues

Skills and Competencies required:

To be successful in this role you should have:

Essential

  • Bachelors/Masters degree in project management, management, economics or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of five years management experience of managing and developing a team within an INGO setting or similar, with a demonstrated capacity to lead high performing teams, and motivate and develop others
  • Proven experience of emergency and development work, and an understanding of relevant issues.
  • A proven record of effective and complex management in a humanitarian response including managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This is to include excellent people management skills, with a good understanding of team development and proven financial management skills.
  • Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively with limited direct supervision.
  • Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams.
  • To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
  • Good understanding of community emergency issues, with experience of, or ability to, work directly with local NGOs or communities in the following issues: livelihoods; water and sanitation; health / disability / gender and of how this may link to Oxfam’s objectives within the programme and in the region, as well as in the use of impact assessment to inform programme development choices.
  • Knowledge of local context in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key humanitarian and development-related issues in the area.

This is a great opportunity for dedicated and dynamic professionals. 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 Ref: INT3916 before the closing date:9th November 2017.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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