Deputy Regional Director
(2 Positions)
Oxfam Great Britain Regional Centre for the Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region
Level: B, Zone 1 (Global)
Salary Range: GBP 34,500- GBP 44,819.50 Net per Annum. A competitive benefits package including accommodation and education allowances, as well as a great medical cover, and generous pension contributions will be offered to the successful candidate.
(Successful short-listed candidates will be invited to Face to Face Interviews, which will be conducted on the 30th and 31st August 2012 in Nairobi)
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 Horn, East, and Central
Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries,
including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo,
South Sudan, and Uganda.
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.
The role
As a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, You will manage and support Country Directors ensuring that programme quality is of organisational standards.
Work with and on behalf of
the Regional Director, and as part of a team of 3 Deputy Regional Directors
(DRDs), which is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering the
region’s programme objectives, providing leadership to large humanitarian
response, as well as to the long-term development programmes.
The DRDs’ team will also
support the marketing and funding processes of the programme, through
management of funding proposals and of timely and accurate donor reports.
Part of the role is also to
manage programmes in concert with Oxfam International, playing a key role in
the implementation of Oxfam International Single Management Structure (OI SMS)
process.
Also, support the
implementation of Oxfam’s Strategic Change Objectives and Aims within HECA: Aim
1 (Economic Justice), Aim 2 (Right to Basic Services), Aim 3 (Right to Life and
Security), Aim 4 (the Right to Be Heard), and Aim 5 (the Right to Gender
Justice).
The Person
You will have:
- Extensive
and proven strategic and programme management skills and experience within
the context of an integrated humanitarian, development, and campaigns/
policy work, preferably within the context of the Horn, East, and Central
Africa region.
- Broad set of
management experiences and skills in managing people, finances, resources,
donor relations, and organisational risks, preferably gained through
senior country leadership, or senior regional management experiences.
- Proven
ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results.
- Previous,
senior experience in working to combat poverty and suffering highly
desirable, in at least two different countries.
- Demonstrable
knowledge and experience in working on issues of gender and diversity
This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and
highly motivated professional, with 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
INT5272.
The closing date is: 12th
August 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Longlisting and shortlisting will be done as applications are received, (before the closing date).
Those who had applied earlier need not to re-apply.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
