SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEE RESPONSE PROGRAMME MANAGER (INT10258)

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

 

Do you have Degree or higher qualification from a recognized University/college in Public Health Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, or any other related area that can bring added value to the job?

 

Do you have Relevant experience of 7-10 years in managing complex WASH and development projects, preferably in an international NGO/operational UN agency/equivalent, out of which at least five years should be supervisory/team leader/managerial experience?

 

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

 

The Role:

 

The Refugee Response Programme Manager will be leading the design, implementation, management, and coordination of effective and appropriate large-scale humanitarian interventions in Gambella region. This includes the humanitarian strategic management, representation, coordination, programme management, advocacy, and programme support at senior levels, particularly around the South Sudanese Refugee Response.

 

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:

 

• Extensive experience in large-scale humanitarian programming at the senior level and management in complex situations and insecure environments.
• At least two years of experience in the refugee response programme, especially in leading, designing, coordinating, fundraising, and understanding programme cycle management.
• Knowledge in conflict resolution and international humanitarian law and commitments to humanitarian principles and actions.
• Adaptable in approach to work with a willingness to work under pressure in a demanding environment and take Initiative and motivation to work independently and within a team context and develop solutions to problems.
• Highly flexible in style and able to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to work with multi-million budgets mobilized from a diverse range of donors, including monitoring and, evaluation and reporting.
• A proven record of effective and complex programme management in humanitarian response, including programme development, managing budgets, staff, and grants. This includes excellent people management skills, with a good understanding of team dynamics and capacity building.
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience as a team player and demonstrably co-operate and work effectively with a diverse team.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• To be familiar with and abide by Oxfam International CoC and procedures and other regulatory international governing codes (e.g., CHS and sphere)
• Experience in implementing gendered humanitarian interventions and mainstreaming protection in humanitarian interventions.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and reporting skills and an excellent ability to influence verbally to persuade with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent English communication skills and good computer command (MS Excel, MS Word, etc.)

 

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.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

 

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.