Background
Oxfam is one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies
assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the
world.
With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80
countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and
suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for
poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change.
The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to
provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering
their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.
Oxfam has the following opportunities based in Nairobi, Regional
Centre for Horn East and Central Africa.
Policy Advisor - Conflict and Gender
Horn East and Central Africa
Contract Type: Open Ended
Level: C2 – Global
Salary Range: GBP 20,619 - 27,642
net (take home pay) per annum;
Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the
post holder in addition to the net salary. A competitive benefits package will
be offered to the successful candidate including housing, pension, medical,
education among others
You will:
- Lead
on the development of policy and trends analysis on livelihoods,
insecurity and gender issues focusing on the four priority countries
- Delivery
of high quality research focusing on livelihoods and security (within a
gendered perspective) across the four priority countries.
- Conduct
policy analysis and lead in the development of advocacy strategies for EAC
and IGAD for Oxfam with particular reference to peace and security
institutions.
- Provide
policy support to Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and DRC as the Rights in
Crisis priority countries.
- Provide
leadership in monitoring cross country learning’s including best practice
and research opportunities and organisation of regional learning sessions.
- Provide
a strategic link between country, regional, continental and global work on
livelihoods and security issues ensuring gender is well mainstreamed.
- Input
into country strategy reviews and help with monitoring and evaluation
processes and regional documentation of knowledge related to RIC
- Lead
in development of policy positions, policy briefs and reports for use for
advocacy and influence
What we are looking for:
- Excellent
analytical and critical thinking ability and experience of high level
lobby
- Good
understanding of security and development debates and theories as well as
a good understanding of gender dimensions to security and livelihoods.
- Strong
track record of research
- Experience
working in the region on similar work and good understanding of HECA
region
- Strong
skills in policy analysis, trends and research especially related to
security, livelihoods and gender
- Good
project management skills with a track record of M&E work and
documentation of knowledge
- Track
record of high performance and ability to deliver in high pressure
environments
- Understanding
of gender in development and in conflict
- Experience
of working with UN agencies, government bodies and ability to build
coalitions and gain consensus
- Willing
to travel for 50% of the year
- A
strong commitment to Oxfams’s values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online
at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using
INT 5544.
The closing date is: 27th July 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
Regional Security Advisor
Horn, East and Central Africa
Contract Type: Fixed – Term - 2
yrs
Level: C2 - Global
Salary Range: GBP 20,619 - 27,642
net (take home pay) per annum;
Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the
post holder in addition to the net salary. A competitive benefits package will
be offered to the successful candidate including housing, pension, medical,
education among others
The role
You will collect and collate regular security updates from the
field sites and other sources and prepare monthly, quarterly reports and
analysis for Oxfam management.
Ensure harmonized security strategies, evacuation plans, new
staff security, orientation and ensure Oxfam security protocols are maintained
and adhered to.
Responsible for reviewing country security evacuation and
contingency plans.
Ensure the implementation of the minimum security management
guidelines established by country programmes.
Organize, implement and follow up on the promotion of security
awareness among national and international staff. Develop security training
plans and implement it by providing trainings to national and international
staff. Establish early warning systems in coordination with other stakeholders
regionally and in countries.
Establish networks with other NGOs and UN agencies regarding
security and establish an information exchange network.
Maintain contact with Global security team regarding country
security strategies and incident reporting in conjunction with the country
director(s).
What we’re looking for:
- Considerable
practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation
of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations.
- Proven
influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences
including in complex and stressful circumstances.
- Proven
experience of field based training.
- Ability
to advice and support field staff in a consultative manner.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to
remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
Must be organised and efficient.
- A
strong commitment to Oxfam›s values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online
at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using
INT 5561.
The closing date is: 21st July 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
Regional Procurement Officer
Horn, East & Central Africa Regional Centre- HECA
Contract Type: Open ended
Level: D1 - National
Salary (From Kes 168,462 gross per month)
A competitive benefits package will be offered to the successful
candidate including pension and medical.
Are you self-motivated and result-oriented?
Are you self-motivated and result-oriented?
The Regional Centre would like to recruit you to the position of
the Regional Procurement Officer to join an innovative team that implements the
HECA regional logistics & supply strategy by providing support to the
country programmes of the region in terms of effective quality supply, advisory
and capacity building
The role
You will manage the daily running of the RC procurement
function, ensuring that procurement is carried out in line with Oxfam Policy
and procedure for the eight countries in the region and the regional centre,
perform tendering and contracting tasks for the regional centre supply
unit.
Update Oxfam GB supplier database following our ethical
purchasing policy and ensure suppliers are selected in accordance with the policy,
and to act as the Helios focal point for the Helios Project within the regional
centre, liaising with the Helios team in Regional Centre and Oxford on
operational and strategic issues relating to the project.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will have at least a
university degree in relevant field, CIPS diploma or equivalent and 3 years
experience in supply chain management role in a busy office, be a member of
KISM and be able to demonstrate understanding & knowledge of operational
Purchasing & Supply practice, policies & procedures in a similar
role.
Demonstrate a high level of numeracy with experience in cost
analysis, work accurately with attention to
detail, demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working, have strong negotiation skills and proven experience and knowledge of tendering and contracting practices.
detail, demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working, have strong negotiation skills and proven experience and knowledge of tendering and contracting practices.
You will also be a team player, an avid learner, have good
communication skills with excellent interpersonal and computer skills with a
strong commitment to Oxfam values.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the
post and include daytime telephone by applying online atwww.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using
INT 5565 or via email to: hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk.
The closing date: 25th July 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality
within our organization.
Disclaimer
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.
Oxfam
does not conduct recruitments through agents.
