Job Title: Global Program Manager
Organisation: Oxfam
Project Name: Empowering Local and National Humanitarian Actors
(ELNHA)
(ELNHA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Gross monthly salary: EU 2,942 to EU 4,528
About Oxfam:
Oxfam
is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more
than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. To
achieve this, we support local projects in developing countries, we lobby
governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest
people and we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We implement our
programs by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations and
engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam employs over 6,000 people
worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our program is anchored on
three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Resilient
Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian Preparedness and
Response.
is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more
than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. To
achieve this, we support local projects in developing countries, we lobby
governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest
people and we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We implement our
programs by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations and
engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam employs over 6,000 people
worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our program is anchored on
three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Resilient
Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian Preparedness and
Response.
About ELNHA:
Oxfam
obtained institutional donor funding for the program ‘Empowering Local and
National Humanitarian Actors’ (ELNHA), starting 1st January (3 years). ELNHA’s
program’s ambition is to strengthen local capacities and empower capable local
and national humanitarian actors to play a leading role in humanitarian work in
their country. It concerns a multi-country and multi-million program being
implemented in Bangladesh, Uganda and at the international level.
obtained institutional donor funding for the program ‘Empowering Local and
National Humanitarian Actors’ (ELNHA), starting 1st January (3 years). ELNHA’s
program’s ambition is to strengthen local capacities and empower capable local
and national humanitarian actors to play a leading role in humanitarian work in
their country. It concerns a multi-country and multi-million program being
implemented in Bangladesh, Uganda and at the international level.
The
program aims to achieve three objectives.
program aims to achieve three objectives.
- First, strengthen the capacity of local and
national humanitarian actors, so they are equiped to lead humanitarian
action in their countries. - Second, give local and national humanitarian
actors the voice to create a strong domestic humanitarian agenda by giving
them the opportunity to design and implement quality humanitarian
programs. - Third, create more space for local and
national humanitarian actors by influencing other international NGOs and
donors to contribute to this systemic change.
Job Summary: The Oxfam Program Manager will effectively manage
teams remotely, generate energy, manoeuvre through internal and external
challenges and time pressures. A Manager who is good at negotiating
relationships with courage, flexibility and self-confidence and above all will
ensure that the entire project is delivered on time, to high quality and in
compliance with donor requirements.
teams remotely, generate energy, manoeuvre through internal and external
challenges and time pressures. A Manager who is good at negotiating
relationships with courage, flexibility and self-confidence and above all will
ensure that the entire project is delivered on time, to high quality and in
compliance with donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will be responsible for
managing ELNHA’s implementation and financial management in a successful,
timely and quality manner. You are accountable for the programme budget; - The jobholder will also be responsible for
developing and implementing, together with the Project Team, realistic
work plans and will ensure good communication within the Project Team - In charge of managing the Project Team’s
human resources efficiently and for the knowledge sharing and synergy
between the (temporarily assigned) employees and the program; - The incumbent will also be responsible for
monitoring and reporting on achievement of agreed outcomes and target; - Ensure content and and financial progress
reports are of good quality and comply with Oxfam’s standards and the
donor’s expectations and requirements. You will coordinate the production
and consolidation of narrative and financial reports and audits; - Coordinate the required input from other
parties involved in the program such as Oxfam Novib’s Country Office in
Uganda, Oxfam Great-Britain’s Country Office in Bangladesh, the Global
Humanitarian Team (Oxford-based), , local and national actors and other
stakeholders; - The jobholder will coordinate cross-learning
between Uganda, Bangladesh and the global level and institutionalise
harmonised best practices and produce documentation of evidence and
learning; - The incumbent will contribute to fundraising
for related projects; - Encourage the development of innovative ways
of working and mechanisms which promote delegated decision-making,
leadership and autonomy to local humanitarian actors in a way that these
are replicable in Oxfam and the humanitarian sector; - Network with other international agencies
involved in the local leadership agenda in order to share learning,
increase effectiveness and contribute to influencing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Master’s degree
in a relevant field; - At least five years’ experience in managing
complex international projects/programs; - Proven ability to work under pressure,
prioritise, meet deadlines, and hold self and others to account; - Proven analytical, strategic planning,
project design, project cycle and financial management skills; - Broad knowledge and understanding of
monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) principles and
practice ; - Proven people management skills, with
experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, supporting and coaching
individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; - Strong communication and influencing skills,
with proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of local,
national and global stakeholders; - Have experience in working with institutional
donors and fundraising ; - Experience with capacity development
approaches and affinity with promoting local leadership; - Broad understanding of international
humanitarian aid systems and agencies, and the roles and responsibilities of
local and national actors in humanitarian response; - Awareness of humanitarian sector quality
standards and codes such as the Core Humanitarian Standards, NGO/Red Cross
Code of Conduct, SPHERE and Oxfam International polices and best practice; - Willingness to travel regularly to
Bangladesh, Uganda; - Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their letters of
application and updated CVs, mentioning reference number 5-315 to [email protected],
to the attention of Koen Hubben, International HR Advisor.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their letters of
application and updated CVs, mentioning reference number 5-315 to [email protected],
to the attention of Koen Hubben, International HR Advisor.
NB: Applicants must be Nationals of a European Union
member state or have a valid work permit for the European Union.
member state or have a valid work permit for the European Union.
Deadline: 18th March, 2016
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