Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a Degree or higher with equivalent work experience from a recognized University/college in WASH, Development or any other related area that can bring added value to the job?
Do you have a minimum of 7-10 years’ extensive experience in managing grants in a humanitarian context out of which at least 5 years should be supervisory/team leader/managerial experience?
If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>
The Role
We are looking for ECHO Consortium Coordinator is to lead the design, implementation, management and coordination of effective and appropriate large-scale humanitarian interventions. This includes country humanitarian strategic management, representation, coordination, programme management, advocacy and programme support at senior levels
What we are looking for
The ECHO Consortium Coordinator position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:
- Degree or higher with equivalent work experience from a recognized University/college in WASH, Development or any other related area that can bring added value to the job.
- A minimum of 7-10 years’ extensive experience in managing grants in a humanitarian context out of which at least 5 years should be supervisory/team leader/managerial experience.
- Good understanding of WASH and EFSVL programming in refugee response programming
- Experience leading strategy development and implementation monitoring in collaboration with staff
- Proven experience in coordination in an international non-governmental organisation.
- Experience in management/supervisory responsibilities, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support the development of others
- Well-developed interpersonal & team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
- Ability to operate and think strategically, coupled with proven analytical skills and the use of these to problem solve and make firm decisions
- Prior experience training/accompanying/learning in the field.
- Strong budget and personnel management skills
- Proven computer literacy and analytical skills
- Good negotiation and diplomacy skills, Responsible, flexible, adaptable, prioritising and Good team builder
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
Experience of ECHO contracts Desirable
- Experience of working effectively within a large international agency including, in refugee response setting, previous experience with ECHO & UNHCR projects would be an added advantage
- Research background and knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS or STATA)
- Proven ability to synthesize and distil information from a variety of sources, to draw lessons from project documentation
- An applicant with knowledge of the local language is preferable.
We offer
This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.
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 through using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk / or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/15683/description on or before 23rd September 2021.
Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
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