Humanitarian Program Manager (INT9404)

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

This is a 2 years fixed term contract to be based in Lilongwe, Malawi. You must be either a Malawi national or have the legal right to work in Malawi (proof of work permit to be presented at interviews stage). The role covers work in all the cluster 4 countries (Malawi/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe. Our model is anchored on influencing and working through partners.

The Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management) 
Provide thought leadership                            10%
•    Provide thought leadership on the Humanitarian preparedness and response thematic area, staying up to date with the latest thinking, undertake/lead hazard, vulnerability and capacity as well as emergency needs assessments and resilience research; and spend time in reflective consideration to develop a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian work and how this contributes to addressing poverty and Inequality in Southern Africa.
•    Ensure planning and delivery of an impactful partner led humanitarian program that contributes to the principle of one program in SAF.
•    Work with humanitarian partners and related coalitions and networks to influence national, regional and international actors’ policies and practices on resilience and humanitarian work.  This will involve adopting a strategic, proactive perspective to save life and ensure sustainable change.
Program support and facilitation                        10%
•    Work closely with the Humanitarian Lead and the SAF Cluster Programme Quality & Learning lead to ensure that an appropriate, effective and transparent Program Quality & learning system and processes are in place for the program to deliver on the Cluster strategy.  Through this, enable and facilitate other humanitarian actors to learn from best practice and Oxfam standards demonstrated through humanitarian work.
Partner Capacity building and relationship management            40%
•    Lead initiatives to build humanitarian preparedness and response delivery capacities of identified partner agencies and communities in disaster prone areas in the countries in SAF
Program management and resource mobilisation                30%
•    At request of the Humanitarian Lead, take on interim direct management of humanitarian response in a specific country, until such time as longer term arrangements can be made.
•    In major emergencies, and in coordination with the Humanitarian lead  ensure that Oxfam and its partners has the necessary capacity to meet the management, logistical and technical requirements of any humanitarian programme undertaken and to ensure effective coordination of Oxfam’s response with all stakeholders, including the government
•    Work with the Business Development Managers to raise funds for the humanitarian programme objectives through the development of emergency assistance  appeals, fundable resilience and recovery concepts and by assisting in the development of donor proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities
•    Lead the development, implementation and review of security management and contingency plans in line with Confederation standards, policies and procedures
•    Effectively manage humanitarian program budgets and utilisation of contingency stocks
•    Work closely with the Media & Communications Coordinator to prepare regular SITREPS, provide update information, briefings and publicity on humanitarian work

People management and team leadership                    10%
•    Manage response teams and resilience program staff, consultants and researchers as required, in accordance with Oxfam policy and procedures.

What we are looking for

ESSENTIAL 
•    Self-Awareness
•    Vision Setting
•    Influencing
•    Good understanding of key humanitarian issues, institutions and policy debates linked to different types of emergencies in the Region.
•    Experience of field-level management of complex humanitarian response programmes; and all phases of the project/program cycle, with a good understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working.
•    Demonstrable skills in gender analysis in humanitarian response or preparedness programming, and a clear understanding of the practical significance of gender issues in humanitarian environments;
•    Demonstrable experience of policy development in relation to humanitarian response work.
•    Experience of identifying training needs and developing and delivering training implementation
•    Proven track record of policy/advocacy, influencing government, donors or other organisations through advocacy at regional and international levels.
•    Strong experience working in partnership with national and international NGOs and civil society organisations and networks.
•    Fluency in Portuguese for the role based in Mozambique

In addition, an ideal candidate will also have:
•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage good relationships both internally and externally.
•    Ability to work independently and think innovatively and strategically, as well as collaborate within a team, including with colleagues based remotely.
•    Ability to work on own initiative, manage complex workloads and deliver outputs to agreed deadlines.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Southern Africa, to act as key contributor to the humanitarian work in the region, to work with a group of passionate people , training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

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. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our  values  are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

  All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the  Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme .  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply     

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

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB  is a member of  international confederation  of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.  

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

  It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

  To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means  we need you .

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