Senior Project Officer

The Role

Oxfam in Africa is looking for a Senior Project Officer with experience in meaningful youth engagement to support the implementation of The Youth Voices Lab (project 1). Reporting to the Project Consortium Manager, you will contribute to the planning, implementation and reporting of project activities within budget, according to the project plan and donor contract, in a cost-effective and efficient way. You have great managerial skills. you will add value to the work of other consortium partners. You are a champion of meaningful youth engagement and will work with youth to bring their voices to policy and decision-making spaces, including the African Union.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement and logistics oversight

• Coordinate event setup and execution

• Manage content collection by following up with the thematic leads and ensuring the Lab APP remains updated

• Support Project Consortium Manager in reporting

• Ensure coordination of Oxfam’s activities and those of consortium partners to create joint added value

• Support MEAL Officer in monitoring and collection of data from partners

• Contribute to partnership building and strengthen collaboration with and between consortium partners

• Act as Oxfam’s representative to the Partner Coordination Committee of the Project, in coordination with the project’s Consortium Manager

• Monitor and analyze progress and in case of gaps, pro-actively propose ways forward and mitigate risks.

  We’re looking for a person with

• Advanced University degree (masters or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g. development studies, public health, law.

• At least 8 years relevant working experience in complex international environments; and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position in a project-based international development organization and / or global network, preferably with projects funded by the European Commission (EC) and/or projects that include a sub-granting component.

• Programme Management skills, including Theory of Change methodology, process management, grant management, MEAL, scheduling, project control, documentation development, risk management and quality management, monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience in event organization and in digital Apps content management

• You have experience with influencing policy and practices and bringing in the voices of beneficiaries, you preferably have direct experience with engagement with AU structures or other regional bodies.

• You have the ability to work in a project-oriented manner in a changing organization, taking all the interests of the involved stakeholders seriously and remaining strongly focused on the end results.

• You have experience and interest in programmes that empower young people and operate with youth at the center, collaboration with youth-led partners and meaningful engagement with young people, such as through Youth Advisory Boards.

• You work independently, are pro-active and a problem-solver; you are result-driven, and customer focused; you have strong organizational skills and a structured approach.

• Writing and presentation skills for periodic reporting on process, outcome, output and deliverables.

• Strong skills in cooperation, negotiation, and motivation of team members and colleagues.

• Ability to work directly and over distance with colleagues / partners.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English, preferably as well professional proficiency in French

  What we offer

• 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