Programme Manager, Yemen (INT10324)

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

Note:

Oxfam doesn’t charge any fees for recruitment and doesn’t have any relationship with recruitment agencies in or out Yemen

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Do you have 5 years’ experience of emergency and development work, and an understanding of relevant issues with at least 4 years international experience?

Do you have proven record of effective and complex management in a humanitarian response including managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This is to include excellent people management skills, with a good understanding of team development and proven financial management skills?

Do you have first degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably economics, politics, sociology, humanities) or substantial experience?

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

The Role:

The Program Manager will lead the design, implementation, management, and coordination of the humanitarian response and resilience programme in assigned Programme areas. This includes representation, coordination, programme management and advocacy as well as establishing programmes and office base for long term presence of Oxfam in the assigned Programme areas.
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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:

• 5 years’ experience of emergency and development work, and an understanding of relevant issues with at least 4 years international experience.
• A proven record of effective and complex management in a humanitarian response including managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This is to include excellent people management skills, with a good understanding of team development and proven financial management skills.
• Experience in maintaining and updating analysis of humanitarian and development situations, using this information to inform interventions.
• Proficiency in writing proposals and developing budgets.
• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably economics, politics, sociology, humanities) or substantial experience.
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures, and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
• Good understanding of community emergency issues, with experience of or ability to work directly with local NGOs or communities in the following issues: livelihoods; water and sanitation; health / disability / gender and of how this may link to Oxfam’s objectives within the programme and in the region, as well as in the use of impact assessment to inform programme development choices.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically for programme design and to implement the approach.
• Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of Oxfam GB’s work.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
• High-level interpersonal and communications skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
• Proven evidence of leadership skills including challenging, motivating, and developing a team through periods of change.
• Ability to work with others to develop vision into strategy and communicating and influencing this to a wider audience.
• Ability to create the environment to enable others to achieve their objectives and to be able to develop their skills and abilities.
• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Relationship building

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.