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IKEA Project Manager Career Vacancy – Oxfam
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Job Title: IKEA Project Manager
Organisation: Oxfam
Duty Station: Kotido, Uganda
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.
Job Summary: The Oxfam Project Manager will effectively manage
the ELNHA team in Uganda, generate energy, tactically work through internal and
external challenges and time pressures. The Project Manager will, in
consultation with the HPM, maintain close links and liaise with the ELNHA
Global Team based in The Netherlands. In particular, the Uganda ELNHA Project
Manager will liaise with the Global Programme Manager, the Global MEAL Officer,
the Global Finance Officer and Global Influencing Officer and with the Global
Technical Advisors on: Humanitarian Capacity Building, Emergency Food Security
and Vulnerable Livelihoods, Emergency WASH and Cash transfers. This technical
expertise will be drawn from Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team ( the “GHT” based
in the United Kingdom) dedicated to this project for agreed % time as well as
from other parts of the organisation. The Project Manager will work closely
with implementing partners, selected CSOs/CBOs, Governmental actors, private
sector and other stakeholders in Uganda (LNHAs). The 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 and or localities. 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.
the ELNHA team in Uganda, generate energy, tactically work through internal and
external challenges and time pressures. The Project Manager will, in
consultation with the HPM, maintain close links and liaise with the ELNHA
Global Team based in The Netherlands. In particular, the Uganda ELNHA Project
Manager will liaise with the Global Programme Manager, the Global MEAL Officer,
the Global Finance Officer and Global Influencing Officer and with the Global
Technical Advisors on: Humanitarian Capacity Building, Emergency Food Security
and Vulnerable Livelihoods, Emergency WASH and Cash transfers. This technical
expertise will be drawn from Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team ( the “GHT” based
in the United Kingdom) dedicated to this project for agreed % time as well as
from other parts of the organisation. The Project Manager will work closely
with implementing partners, selected CSOs/CBOs, Governmental actors, private
sector and other stakeholders in Uganda (LNHAs). The 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 and or localities. 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will be responsible for the
implementation and financial management of the Uganda ELNHA project in an
efficient, timely and quality manner while ensuring synergy and coherence
with the entire Country Program. You are accountable for the Uganda part
of the project budget; - Responsible for developing and implementing,
together with the Uganda Project Team, realistic work plans and will
ensure good communication within the Uganda Project Team; - Responsible for managing the Uganda Project
Team’s human resources efficiently and for the knowledge sharing and
synergy between the (temporarily assigned) employees and the program; - Responsible for monitoring and reporting on
achievement of agreed outcomes and targets for the Uganda ELNHA project.
You will ensure technical content and financial progress reports are of
good quality and comply with Oxfam’s standards and the donor’s
expectations and requirements. - Significantly contribute to cross learning
between Uganda, Bangladesh and the global level and institutionalise
within Uganda harmonised best practices and ensure production, documentation
of evidence and learning; - Actively contribute to fundraising for
related humanitarian projects in Uganda; - Significantly contribute to 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; - The jobholder will also network with other
agencies involved in the local leadership agenda in Uganda to share
learning, increase effectiveness and contribute to influencing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Master’s degree
in a relevant management field; - A minimum of five years’ experience in
managing complex international projects/programs especially in a
humanitarian field of work; - The applicant must be an accomplished Project
Manager who is good at negotiating relationships with courage,
flexibility, sensitivity and self-confidence and above all will ensure the
Uganda part of the ELNHA project is delivered on time, with high quality
and in compliance with donor requirements. - 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; - Excellent communication and influencing
skills, with proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of
local, national and global stakeholders; - Previous experience in working with
institutional donors and fundraising ; - Prior experience with capacity development
approaches and affinity with promoting local leadership; - Broad knowledge and 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 within Uganda
and occasionally outside - Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at
the web link below.
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at
the web link below.
Deadline: 22nd April 2016
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