Closing Date : 2019-11-23 Duty Station : Aleppo, Syria See all 313 jobs in Aleppo, Syria Application : Apply for the job

Country Context

Oxfam Country Strategy for Kenya was approved in 2015 for five years and will come to an end in March 2020. Based on the current strategy, the programme has undergone significant change process, adapting from a more direct approach to one of exclusively influencing. Core programme thematic areas focus on Governance and Accountability, Natural Resources, Women s Right and Humanitarian Systems Strengthening. Building active citizens, campaigning and popular mobilisation, innovation and strategic capacity building and working with non-traditional partners is a hallmark of the country programme. Inequality lens is applied through all our programme and therefore understanding power and gender relations is key. Specific, yet integrated, programme strategies have been developed to achieve impact at scale.

Oxfam Kenya advocates for a one programme approach and therefore works on a multitude of activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and campaigns such that long lasting change happens whilst fulfilling Oxfam s humanitarian mandate, within its increasingly influencing approach.

In Kenya, we have the Oxfam International Headquarters registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Pan Africa Programme, and the Regional Platform are also hosted in Kenya under the Oxfam International registration. Oxfam Kenya is hosted under the registration of Oxfam Great Britain (GB). Oxfam GB is part of Oxfam International (OI), which is a world-wide confederation of 19 organisations working for change and development. OI s vision is a just world without poverty. Oxfam s work in response to humanitarian need in more than 65 countries. Hundreds of thousands of supporters and volunteers make up our international network of concern, action and solidarity

Oxfam in Kenya is a OI country programme, with a back office support from Oxfam GB which is the Executing Affiliate for OI in the country. Kenya country programme also has the privilege of support from Partner Affiliates that provide funding, thematic expertise, knowledge sharing and influencing capacity.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provides strategic leadership and management of Oxfam s program in country including all development, and humanitarian programming to maximise our influence and impact

Accountable to the Horn East and Central Africa (HECA) Regional Director for the delivery, effective management and monitoring, evaluation and learning of the programme against the annual budget and plan. Accountable to the Country Governance Group (CGG) for strategic oversight, programme accountability and affiliation process where appropriate.

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

Manages the Country Leadership Team and Line manages the work in the country: staff, budget, funding and program.

To ensure that the HR Management in the Country is in line with Oxfam Human Resource Policies and procedures including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, Security and Health and Safety.

Creates and supports an environment which results in strong partnerships, government relations, knowledge sharing and innovation.

Takes the lead in representing Oxfam and the country program nationally and globally. Builds influential relationships and is committed to developing networks for impactful change.

Works with the Country Governance Group to ensure that appropriate strategy is created to seek out and maintain new funding sources to support program implementation. Accountable for all donor relations and contract management in country.

Working closely with other affiliates with strong interest in the country in order to develop and deliver high quality programmes.

Play an active role in drawing on learning from across Oxfam and external sources and sharing evidenced based learning with others.

Accesses and uses shared services appropriately and responsibly where applicable.

Successfully lead the design, communication and implementation of the One Oxfam Stakeholder Structure, in a participatory process with the support of the Change Management Task Force.

Ensure compliance with the INGOs operating requirements as per the Kenya laws and guidelines.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Management and Leadership

Proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across several locations

Significant senior leadership and management experience in the development and delivery of programs, external relations and humanitarian strategy, with and through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations.

Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines and geographical areas.

A high degree of self-awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development in line with Oxfam s values and policies.

Demonstrable understanding of both long-term development, resilience and humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles.

Representation and Communication

Proven track record of success in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, private sector organizations, media and donors at senior level: nationally and globally.

Proven track record of strong relationship building with government leaders and agencies.

Proven track record of success in influencing.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate.

Finance and Funding

Ability to maximise fundraising from diverse institutions, both local and international.

High level financial and asset management skills to steer the operational budget across a number of locations.

Risk

Experience of managing security, risk and legal compliance within an INGO context

Proven track record of making sound judgements in uncertain and pressurised situations.

Strategic Analytics

Ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high-level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalization and vulnerability in developing country contexts. The ability to think politically understanding motivations, pressures, power dynamics and challenges faced by colleagues, partners, decision makers and other actors; and the ability to generate effective strategies to influence them.

Proven analytical skills, with the ability to be:

o Able to take and manage calculated risks based on evidence based assumptions.

o Able to think strategically, to maximise adaptability and agility

o encourage forward thinking, new ideas and learning from experience beyond the country program context while acting within a global framework

Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO

Values

Committed to a rights based approach including an active commitment to putting women s rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalized people in all aspects of an organization s work.

Travel

Ability to travel away from home (up to 50%)

Languages

Proficiency in English

How to apply:

For full details about this position please log onto our e-recruitment platform via the link https://bit.ly/2N3uIbt. The closing date is 23 November, 2019**.**