Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 12 Nov 2017
JOB VACANCY
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES – OXFAM IN ETHIOPIA
LOCATION: ADDIS ABABA, covering the whole country
SECONDMENT LENGTH: 3 YEARS
LEVEL: B2 GLOBAL
Background
A new Oxfam Country Strategy was finalized in 2015 and a Country Operating Model in 2016. A transition process has been completed to amalgamate all existing Oxfam operations in the country under one roof. A new operating model has been introduced for Vision 2020 and will be rolled out and embedded in Ethiopia over the next 3 years. A key component of this is the establishment of an Executing Affiliate (EA) to operationalize the Oxfam programme in Ethiopia, under the oversight of the Oxfam International Country Director. As the legally registered entity in the country, it employs in-country staff, is the asset holder, primary contract signatory with in-country donors and suppliers, manages finances and provides back office support and IT systems, and represents the Oxfam Confederation in the country. Complementing the work of the Executing Affiliate are Partner Affiliates that provide funding (restricted and unrestricted), thematic expertise and influencing capacity.
The role
The Programmes Team will ensure that the programmes make the proper shift, with the quality needed to ensure a proper achievement of the Ethiopia Oxfam Strategy.
The Head of Programme (HoP) will be responsible for the development, design and management/monitoring of the country programmes and for ensuring the Oxfam in Ethiopia programme responds to current development trends related in the country. Ensure the proper implantation of programme strategies and plans maintaining the coordination, linkages, and synergies within and between the long-term and humanitarian programmes as well as contributes to linking these programmes with influencing and ensuring programme quality. The HoP will have a direct line report to the CD and be a member of the Country Management Team and have to work very close to the Humanitarian Manager, the Business Support Manager and the Influencing coordinator.
She/he is a member of the Senior Management Team and contributes to the overall leadership and management of the Ethiopian country office.
How to apply:
This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. 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/jobsRef: INT3925 Closing date: November 12, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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