Director of Programmes (INT10337)

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

Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983, devoted to empowering people against poverty. In 2021 the organisation consolidated its efforts to meet the needs of the most vulnerable, reduced the number of field bases and has reached over one and half million (1.5m) people across South Sudan with life-saving sustainable assistance. The Oxfam Humanitarian and Development programme currently operates through 6 field bases in the former Jonglei State (3 bases), Lakes State (1), the Central Equatoria State (1), and a roving Emergency Response Team in Upper Nile State responding to Sudan crisis.

Job Purpose:

As a most senior post below the CD, the DCD-P is a member of the Senior Management Team in country. The DCD-P shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office.  The DCD-P in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, development, resilience and emergency preparedness and response (including DRR).The DCD-P guarantees business continuity in periods of absence of the CD. As a chair of the SMT, in the absence of the CD, the DCD-P has authority to decide on issues on which the SMT members do not reach a conclusion by consensus or vote.

Responsible for development, design and management/monitoring of South Sudan programmes and for ensuring the Oxfam South Sudan programme responds to country development trends. Ensures the proper implantation of programme strategies and plans, maintaining the coordination, linkages and synergies within and between the long term and humanitarian programmes as well as contributing to linking these programmes with influencing and ensuring programme quality. The DCDP will have a direct line report to the CD and be a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and will work closely with the Deputy Country Director Business Support, Finance Manager, Policy Leads and Funding Coordinator.

Location: Juba, South Sudan

Contract Type: Fixed Term

The Role:

The following are the key responsibilities and accountabilities

• As a part of the leadership and senior management team in the country, develop strong matrix links with other country programme teams, relevant Oxfam in Africa staff in West, East and Southern Africa, Global Humanitarian Team (GHT), P. Affiliates and relevant International Department staff in order to develop and deliver the Oxfam country strategy. 

• Leads the overall program implementation and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high-quality programming in line with Oxfam standards and the objectives of the country strategy.
• Oversee the program proposal process and participate on the strategic level with the Funding Coordinator to ensure that all programs progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed within time and on budget.
• Leads on conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high-quality programs to serve difficult to reach beneficiaries with the Deputy Country Director – Business Support and Programme Quality Coordinator.

• Oversight of geographical humanitarian and development programmes. Ensures overall leadership of disaster preparedness, mitigation and management including humanitarian response activities for Category 1 / 2 / 3 emergencies.

• Overall budget holder for all programming; ensure project expenditure is in line with work plans and commitments to donors and affiliates; and conduct monthly budget vs expenditure review for each project.

What we are looking for: 

An ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Masters / Post-graduate from a recognized university/ college in International Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian, Programme Management or any other area that can bring an added value to the job.
• Relevant experience in a similar position, minimum of 5 years of Masters or Post-graduate holders or 10 + years for Bachelor holders, in an international NGO.
• Good understanding of development issues in general with significant knowledge and experience in project and programme management in one of the fields of: (a) humanitarian programming (b) sustainable livelihoods and resilience, b) gender and development;
• Excellent personal management and communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to use different approaches to achieve followership.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across several locations, often in fragile and complex contexts.
• Evidence of high level financial and asset management skills to steer the operational budget across a number of locations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans

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 for this role.