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The Nigeria Country Office, is currently recruiting for the Lake Chad Basin Response, in the capacity below:
Job Title: Programme Manager
Req ID: 1523
Location: Abuja
Full-time/ 40 hours a week
Issuing of contract is subject to funding by our donors.
Purpose of the Position
- To develop and coordinate Oxfam response in new project sites, (incl. newly accessible areas) to ensure delivery to plans and accountability to back-donors.
Main Tasks
- Ensure effective, high-quality, timely and safe delivery of first phase response in accordance with the programme plans agreed with donors, in compliance with Oxfam procedures, donor regulations and government regulations;
- Ensure Health and Safety by setting up and developing an Oxfam base (office and accommodation); complete planning and budgeting for a more permanent and higher quality compound – as necessary and appropriate;
- In liaison with the NE Coordinator, ensure safety and security of all Oxfam staff and assets, reducing risks to a minimum;
- Ensure the implementation of appropriate financial controls for the programme, including regularly monitoring budgets,
- Ensure narrative and financial reporting within agreed deadlines in compliance with Oxfam as well as donor guidelines;
- Ensure that the programme is implemented in a consultative, participative and gender sensitive way;
- Support the implementation of a clear and effective monitoring plan against qualitative and quantitative indicators (developed by MEAL Officer), ensuring that accountability and learning take place;
- In line with Oxfam’s management policies, ensure a clear and supportive working environment, which encourages staff to perform and develop, interact positively with each other and reflect Oxfam’s values in their daily work;
- Represent Oxfam and develop effective working relationships with local government and host community, in support of our work and mandate;
- Ensure timely and effective communication and coordination between the teams in the field sites and coordinators in Maiduguri;
- Represent Oxfam in external meetings and INGO/UN coordination meetings.
Job Requirements
- You have a Bachelors/Masters degree in Humanitarian, Management, International Development, Public Health or related field along with training in Humanitarian action and knowledge of principles and practices of program management and emergency response;
- Substantial experience in operational programmes in complex humanitarian situations (preferably in isolated parts of Africa and conflict contexts); demonstrating ability to lead, give guidance to teams and ensure the effective running of a field office.
- Proven sound judgement in complex situations;
- Broad set of management skills (financial, people and agency management). This includes excellent people management skills with a good understanding of team development and proven financial management skills;
- Understanding of key crosscutting issues in humanitarian work including one or more of the following issues: gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, humanitarian access negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to work under limited direct supervision in a high-paced, stressful and unpredictable environment;
- Proven experience in security management, particularly in monitoring and assessing situations;
- A high level of interpersonal, communications and representational skills;
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
What We Offer
Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair, and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The salary range for this position is set in scale 9 with a salary range between €2962 to € 4557, gross based on 36 hours a week.
Application Closing Date
24th February, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration.