Mozambique: COSACA Consortium Coordinator - Mozambique

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Oxfam Novib is looking for a

COSACA Consortium Coordinator

For our Cosaca Coordination Unit

At location Maputo, Mozambique with travel to field sites

Starting date as soon as possible

with a Contract Length of 1 year with potential for renewal

The COSACA Consortium Coordinator will be responsible overall for the effective and high quality planning, coordination, management and monitoring of the COSACA Consortium programs, as well as coordinating external reporting and communication on behalf of the consortium. S/he will be accountable to the National Steering Committee on all those aspects and participate with/support of the National Steering Committee in high-level representation where needed/relevant.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Reporting to the Country Director of Oxfam International in Mozambique, the Consortium Coordinator will also be accountable to the Board of COSACA – made up of the Country Directors of the member agencies.

Dimensions: The COSACA consortium is comprised of Oxfam, Save the Children and CARE, which have been working together since 2007. Through joint and coordinated action, COSACA members have been working together to increase capacity for disaster preparedness, response and coordination. Most recently responding to the effects of cyclones Idai and Kenneth that recently affected Sofala, Manica, Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces. The COSACA Coordination Unit (CU) is part of an approach that will see agencies concentrate on operational components of preparedness and response whilst the CU will (amongst other tasks) strengthen internal and external coordination as well as representation. At a macro level, the aim is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian responses to recurrent emergencies impacting Mozambique’s most vulnerable people across the country. These emergencies include, but are not limited to, flood, cyclone, and drought response. COSACA functions within the frameworks of Government of Mozambique leadership and planning as well as the coordination of the Humanitarian Country Team.

Number of direct reports: The CU is composed of the Coordinator and two staff reporting to the Coordinator, with the possibility for some expansion during times of emergency response.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

· Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Oxfam values

· Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

· Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

· Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration and Coordination:

· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

· Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally

Creativity:

· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

· Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

· Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence

· Displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

· University degree

· Minimum 7 years’ experience in emergency/humanitarian/development settings, 3 years of which should be at a senior management level

· Demonstrable experience in coordination with government and international humanitarian actors

· Proven successful track record leading teams, including in remote and difficult settings

· Demonstrable experience managing relationships with a diverse range of institutional donors

· In-depth technical understanding and experience working/leading in emergency settings

· Demonstrable experience with the menu of functions and tools typical to emergency and development responses including, but not limited to, proposal and work plan development, reporting, advocacy, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, staff management and motivation

· Experience working with Internally Displaced Persons a plus

· Experience in African contexts a plus

· Knowledge of Portuguese or another romance language desired. Fluent level of English both written and verbally is a must.

· Experience working with one or more of the COSACA agency and familiarity with the respective institutional cultures desirable

· Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines

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.

If you are interested in this position, please use the 'apply' button. Your application must be received by June 14th, 2019 at the latest. Please note that only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are eligible for this position.

Oxfam aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also Oxfam’s high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates Oxfam’s commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.