| Our package: Internal Grade: | According to Oxfam Salary Scale D1 |
| Contract type: | Fixed term, one year contract |
| Hours of work: | 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage |
| This role reports to: | RESET II Programme Manager |
| Staff reporting to this post: | None |
| Annual budget for the post: | |
| Screening checks: | All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. |
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognised university/collage in Agriculture, Veterinary and Community Development or any other related areas that can bring added value to this job?
Do you have relevant 5-7 years of experience working in livelihoods long term program preferably in an international NGO out of which 2 years should be supervisory / managerial experience?
Do you have good knowledge of livelihoods diversification, livestock development, natural resources management, income generation schemes, and community based fodder production?
Do you have experience in working within Somali region particularly Siti Zone?
If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you.
OUR TEAM
The Livelihood Specialist will lead and provide handholding technical support for partners livelihoods staff, consortium and relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the EU funded RESET II project in Siti and to deliver an Oxfam GB Livelihood Program in Siti which strongly contributes to the Oxfam Strategy for Somali region, the HECA regional Food Security and Livelihoods Framework. This aims to contribute to the development of livelihoods that are dignified, secure and resilient to climate change and other shocks.
Job Purpose
To lead the planning, designing and implementation of Oxfam’s Livelihood program in Siti, focusing on pastoralist and agro-pastoralist community. In case of disasters, the post holder will also be responsible for leading emergency food security and vulnerable livelihood intervention, including needs assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in Siti zone of Ethiopia.
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 promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall in Charge of livelihood component/department under Oxfam/Partners in Siti Zone program.
- Manage RESETII Livelihood program in Siti Zone including implementation of livelihoods diversification, livestock development, natural resources management, income generation schemes, and community based fodder production
- Coordinate and provide hand-holding technical support to RESET II consortium partners and government agencies to ensure satisfactory standards are met and approaches between agencies are harmonized.
- Ensure timely and high quality implementation of Oxfam/partner’s ongoing livelihood program in Siti Zone
- Identify and organize responses to the learning needs of partner organizations
- Take the leadership role in planning, implementation and overall management of Oxfam’s emergency response program focusing on emergency food security and livelihood (EFSL) in Siti Zone
- Ensure regular monitoring (both primary and secondary sources) of food security and livelihood status in the Siti Zone and other relevant areas including Somali region, adjacent regions, cross border that informs program design and implementation effectively
- Ensure effective monitoring of progress against activities, results and objectives, including community level participation which include and document gender mainstreaming.
- Ensure that schedules of work required for efficient implementation at each of the project sites are implemented on time and agreed standards
- Represent Oxfam externally among government (Zonal / Regional / Federal), UN, I/NGOs etc
- Responsible to closely coordinate with other department heads particularly WASH and MEAL to ensure comprehensive, effective and integrated planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of Oxfam/Partners program
- Ensure Disaster Risk Reduction, gender and diversity is seriously considered and truly integrated in planning, implementation and monitoring of livelihood program
- Develop, nurture and manage relationships with Oxfam partner organizations in the project area in agreement with the Project Manager.
- Assist Project Manager in developing new project proposals for fund raising in case of disaster situation, with support and close coordination with country, regional and HQ level technical experts
- Prepare and monitor budgets relating to both Oxfam and partner-led expenditure for the livelihoods program.
- Contribute to the financial accountability of the livelihoods program and deliver the program/project activities within an agreed budget.
- Responsible to closely coordinate with support functions such as HR & Admin, logistics and finance to ensure smooth business support for the effective delivery of livelihood program
- Undertake other tasks / responsibilities as assigned by line manager
Other
- Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and valuesas well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles
Job Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognised university/collage in Agriculture, Veterinary and Community Development or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
- Relevant 5-7 years of experience working in livelihoods long term program preferably in an international NGO out of which 2 years should be supervisory / managerial experience.
- Good knowledge of livelihoods diversification, livestock development, natural resources management, income generation schemes, and community based fodder production.
- At least 4 years demonstrable experience of planning and managing community development, food security, market based livelihood, NRM and DRR interventions
- Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into long term livelihood and emergency response program
- Demonstrate collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact
- Excellent understanding of the sustainable livelihoods approach and related issues
- Excellent understanding of cash based interventions and food aid program
- Excellent understanding of and commitment to linking humanitarian program design with longer-term community-based institution building and livelihoods approaches
- Ability to analyze complex development / humanitarian contexts, monitor change and translate into appropriate strategic planning and advocacy
- Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situation
- Coordination skills with diverse audiences
- Relationship holding with partners and key stakeholders
- Experience in working within Somali region particularly Siti Zone will be given priority.
- This position is open to Ethiopian nationals only.
Key Attributes
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
- Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
Organisational Values
- Accountability– Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
- Empowerment– Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen
- Inclusiveness– We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences
Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.
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 internal application portal (for external applicants: (https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/) and for internal applicants: (https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal), or [email protected]) on or before 3rd June 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
More Information
- Job City Siti Zone, Somali region, Dire Dawa
