Area Program Manager (INT10238)

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

Do you have Relevant experience of 5+ years, including budgeting, planning, program cycle management؟

Do you have Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian projects, preferably in Oxfam’s areas of expertise?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam Syria is looking for Area Program Manager

This role manages the technical team responsible for Oxfam’s large-scale humanitarian program in its Northern Hub (Aleppo, Idleb, Hama and Lattakia Governorates). The post holder ensures that the different sector programs are of high quality, complementary and joined-up. Working with the MEAL team, the post holder ensures that program quality and delivery is monitored, documented and beneficiary feedback is considered.
The post holder will support the development of partnerships with local organizations, new proposals, oversee donor reports and evaluations. The post holder will support the Area Manager in local representation, strategy development and cover the Area Manager role in his/her absence.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Essentials
For this role, you will need to model Oxfam’s feminist leadership approach so we have selected the most relevant practices which we will use for assessment purposes (which you can read more about here):
•Self-Awareness
•Humility
•Strategic Thinking and Judgement
•Mutual accountability

In addition, an ideal candidate will also have:
•Graduate Degree from a recognized University/college in international development, economics, management or any other related area and/or demonstrable experience
•Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian projects, preferably in Oxfam’s areas of expertise
•Relevant experience of 5+ years, including budgeting, planning, program cycle management, preferably in an international NGO out of which at least 3 years should be supervisory/managerial experience
•Proven program and project management skills including planning, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, proposal development and report preparation, particularly in complex emergency environment
•Experience of using accountability practices and standards through the project life cycle.
•Strong skills and experience in capacity-building of staff and partners, including coaching
•Commitment to humanitarian principles, humanitarian standards and accountability initiatives, including Sphere, People in Aid, NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc
•Knowledge of gender, wash and the livelihoods approaches in emergency and recovery.
•Experience in staff management at different levels.
•Excellent communicator with strong written and reporting skills, diplomacy and tact
•Adaptable in approach to work with a willingness to work under pressure in a demanding environment
•Initiative and motivation to work independently and develop solutions to problems. Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems

Desirable
•Vision setting: the Deputy Area Manager – Programme is a key contributor to the overall strategic vision for Oxfam’s programme in the Northern Hub. She/he will work with others inside and outside Oxfam to create a shared vision and strategy to develop the programme across all sectors of our work
•Influencing: Through the interaction in Sector Coordination, with donors, and external partners in government and civil society, the Deputy Area Manager – Programme has clear responsibility to deliver some of Oxfam Syria’s influencing strategy and policy work.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

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