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Oxfam // RECRUTE :: “Program Manager” CDD
Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development and humanitarian work. Oxfam’s vision for Tunisia is that citizens, especially women and youth, are active to reduce gender and socio-economic inequalities in a framework of rule of law and an accountable state. The strategy focuses on gender justice, governance of socio-economic policies and civil society space, and economic justice.
Oxfam is looking for a
“Program Manager”
Job Purpose
Contribute to delivering the Oxfam Country Strategy (OCS) for Tunisia within the one program approach in close co-operation with the local partners and in accordance with Oxfam 2020 vision. With the support of the Country Director, lead in designing, developing and delivering effective strategies and development programs to improve governance, gender justice and civil society space in Tunisia as well as potential new areas of work. Ensure quality delivery of externally funded programs. Foster co-operation between Oxfam affiliates. Be an active member of the country Senior Management Team (SMT).
Post conditions
- Type of contract: Fixed term contract (1 year) Contract Duration: One year renewable Working hours: Full time (40 hours/week) Location: Based in Tunis, Tunisia
- Salary & Conditions: According to Oxfam Salary scale and HR policy and conditions in Tunisia
- Reporting line: Country Director
- Staff reporting to this post: Program Officer(s), Project Coordinator(s), MEAL Officer(s)
- Internal Job Grading: C1
- Starting date: As soon as possible
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Program design, planning and Delivery
- · Ensure and be accountable for the quality design, implementation, management and monitoring of the Oxfam program in Tunisia. This includes accomplishing program and project objectives, monitoring the progress of the Tunisia strategy and annual plan including the planning and monitoring, evaluation and learning aspects, related to both the management of Oxfam budget for partner support, and the development and management of externally funded programs and managing potential constraints such as: costs, time, scope and quality.
- · In coordination and with the support of the CD, access and use shared services as well as knowledge networks for program support.
- · Contribute to the strategic reflections on Oxfam’s program work in Tunisia and in relation to the region and to global dynamics and enhance cross-regional dynamics.
- · Contribute to the sign-off process when relevant of media and advocacy statements, and contribute as appropriate to the policy lines as per the country influencing strategy.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
- · Lead and coordinate support to MEAL strategies and plans: Proactively lead and coordinate support for Oxfam and partner teams in designing and ensuring the operationalization and implementation of effective and participatory MEAL strategies and plans at all levels in line with Oxfam standards.
- · Assure quality of program and projects: Provide assurance and control of the quality in terms of MEAL of program and project that is appropriate to the context and in line with Oxfam standards.
Management
- · Manage the Oxfam program team in Tunisia, and in general be responsible for HR tasks in relation to the team (etc). This includes having work meetings with program staff, teambuilding, staff coaching & development, day to day line-management, performance interviews, being responsible for the recruitment and selection processes for new program staff, etc.).
- · Empower and provide a steer to Program Officers on their respective programs and ensure linking and learning happens between the members of the team, and within the organization. Also promote linking & learning between counterparts and key stakeholders.
- · Actively participate in the Tunisia Senior Management Team.
Resource Mobilization
- · In close coordination with the Country Director and the Business Development and Funding Coordinator, actively seek and participate in fundraising initiatives and negotiate funding opportunities for the Tunisia program. Develop and implement projects and programs that potential back-donors could finance.
- · Provide support in planning for participatory programme/project design: In close collaboration with funding team, guide and support CMT and program teams in planning for programme, project, and proposal design. This includes promoting and supporting early engagement and active participation of partners, primary change agents, and of Oxfam and partner PQ staff in program and project identification and design.
- · Actively engage in discussions with partners and other stakeholders on fostering external funding opportunities.
Institutional Responsibilities
· Ensure adherence and compliance of the country program to agreed Oxfam policies and management standards.
- · Ensure adherence to the Oxfam code of conduct, security guidelines and health & safety.
- · As needed and by delegation from the Country Director, represent Oxfam in relevant fora and meetings with donors, partners or other stakeholders in relation to the Tunisia program.
- Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
The Program Manager is a dynamic and strong personality with high standards on norms and values. He/she is an inspiring coach for his/her team, knows his/her way with budget steering and has experience in running an office day to day. He/she has excellent networking skills and knows how to build and maintain relationships with donors. He/she is also able to work in a political environment.
Essential
- · A university level education in a relevant field
- · At least 8 years experience in international development, program management and participatory strategy development
- · Proven experience in leading teams, people management and creative human resource management as well as change management. Specific experience in line management, facilitation and coaching.
- · Proven analytical skills and the capacity to think strategically
- · Familiarity with management in a complex organizational structures and multi-country programming
- · Knowledge of the Tunisia specific context or experience in working in countries in transition as well as a significant knowledge of the thematic areas of work of Oxfam in Tunisia
- · Experience in representing an organization at senior level to civil society organizations, government, donors, etc
- · Experience in policy and advocacy work at local, national and international levels
- · Financial management skills to monitor the operational budget and the ability to identify relevant investment area
- · Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, French and Arabic, to motivate, influence and negotiate
- · Experience in fundraising and in contract management of donor funded projects
- · Human rights-based approach – Gender sensitivity
- · Commitment to Oxfam’s values and ways of working and to Oxfam’s objectives to promote
Application procedure
If interested, please send your application (motivation letter & curriculum vitae) in writing and mentioning the job title “Program Manager” to
no later than Wednesday 15th November, 2017. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will have their application acknowledged.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity Organization