Saving Lives Program Manager - Oxfam
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Saving Lives Program Manager
Fixed Term – One Year (Renewable)
40 hrs. per week (100%)
Estimated start date: ASAP
Based in Gaza or Ramallah
Deadline for Application: 10th August 2022
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to 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.
The Role
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management to Saving Lives Programme and to bring together the core elements of the program including advocacy and development work. The Programme Manager will undertake a range of national functions and will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the program in East Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza. This role will be part of the Senior Management Team.
The post holder is responsible for managing the programme budget, of around € 3-6 million per annum and as such authorises the expenses and payments that are made from the programme budget. Follow-ups with the country management and partners are frequent and steady, with the post holder having autonomy and the capacity to define and propose strategies and for operational planning.
For the detailed job profile please find it Here
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline /or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in the field of programme management and leadership with an international NGO or equivalent mixed experience from international NGOs, the UN, local NGOs, or similar is required, preferably working on recovery issues within a complex conflict-affected context.
- Sound knowledge of humanitarian standards and codes,
- Proven analytical, strategic planning, project design, project cycle and financial management skills;
- Experience of managing and coordinating a consortium or partnership with a wide range of diverse partners
- Proven experience of external representation, networking, building alliances and strategic partnerships, inclusive of ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders and represent in high profile environments
- Proven experience of working to improve programme quality and the delivery of effective monitoring, evaluation and learning within a large and complex programme.
- Experience of programme planning, and competent use of project management and monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Proven experience of programme delivery within budget and grant management skills.
- Meeting agreed deadlines in a stressful and fast paced environment, will be critical
- Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
- Good understanding of humanitarian, transition and development issues, especially in fragile states.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Remote program and operations management and monitoring experience.
Desirable
- Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively with limited direct supervision / significant levels of autonomy and make prompt and sound decisions.
- Proven analytical skills and ability to work with others to develop strategy into action and communicating and influencing this to a wider audience.
- Arabic would be a clear advantage.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the programme area (Gaza, West Bank and Israel and Gaza) as per programme needs.
What we offer
The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.
How to apply
Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking Here by no later than 10th August 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.