تاريخ النشر:2014-8-31
اخر موعد:2014-9-13
موقع العمل:صنعاء
اخر موعد:2014-9-13
موقع العمل:صنعاء
جهة العمل:OXFAM
Oxfam, an international NGO working in Yemen since 1983. Oxfam announces the following vacancy for its programme
Gender Programme Manager – (1 position)
Location: Sana’a
Contract Duration: Two year and Three Months
Main Responsibilities
• Oxfam GB's work in Yemen is along a spectrum that includes direct humanitarian intervention, long-term development work and national and international advocacy & campaigns. We seek to integrate these components into a 'one programme approach' to maximise benefits for poor and marginalised people in Yemen. It is envisaged that this post will be responsible for Gender Programmes within the development aspects of the country programme and will work closely with the wider team to create a single country programme with strong synergy between the different elements.
Designing, resourcing and implementing effective programme actions that address the position of, and empower women in the Yemeni society.
• Take an entrepreneurial approach and work with Oxfam’s partners and other stakeholders in identifying opportunities for effective programme actions for women.
• Play a lead role in the assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects that attain the objectives of the gender programme in line with the country strategy, Oxfam's values, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the effective use of Oxfam Programme Management Information Systems with respect to the gender programme/projects to facilitate project control and accurate communication of achievements.
• Ensure alignment with the ‘one programme approach' and linkages with humanitarian programmes, communications, policy, and advocacy.
• Participate in proposal development and provide information that facilitates resource mobilisation and effective management of relations with donors.
• Ensure solid, effective and efficient project implementation processes and responsible allocation of financial and other resources, to deliver the programme in accordance with Oxfam procedures, values and donor requirements.
• Ensure that the projects comply with donor contractual obligations and that all reporting is of good quality and is done in a timely manner.
• Ensure that projects are implemented in a consultative, participatory and gender sensitive way and meet Oxfam's quality standards.
• Ensure technical/sectoral/geographic integration of programmes where appropriate
Management of Oxfam frontline staff,
• Provide leadership to project implementation teams under the Gender Programme in line with the country strategy.
• Ensure that project implementation teams under the Gender programme are structured and staffed appropriately to guarantee effective and efficient delivery of projects.
• Ensure that project staff are given opportunities for development and training.
• Participate in the recruitment of and effectively manage the performance of project staff in line with Oxfam's HR policies, delegating authority where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a healthy environment for project teams, under the Gender Programme, coordinating discussions on project implementation strategies and detailed implementation planning.
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Oxfam Partner Organisations
• Constantly identify potentially beneficial relationships with local and national Civil Society, international organisations, local and national authorities with regard to gender programmes.
• Identify and advise HoP and CMT on opportunities for joint programme development with like minded organisations.
• Ensure application of Oxfam accountability standards in working with partners and beneficiaries.
• Coach project staff in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partner organisations.
• Ensure that project designs and implementation processes are responsive to the capacity enhancements needs of partner organisations.
Active engagement in the Programmes Team.
• As a key member of the Development Programmes Team, contribute to development of longer-term strategy, management and integration of the programmes.
• Be proactive in ensuring that Oxfam develops and maintains a positive profile.
• Contribute to formulation of Oxfam policy and advocacy positions on Yemen.
• Represent Oxfam at meetings, conferences, etc as required. Deputise for the HDP as and when required.
General
Undertake other duties related to Oxfam's programme as and when required by the HoP/CMT.
Ensure that all duties are carried out in a way that promotes Oxfam's values, culture and beliefs
Skills and Competencies Required for this Role
Essential
• At least three years programme management experience in gender programmes. This includes a strong understanding and demonstrable experience designing and implementing Gender Programmes that focus on capacities for partners and around promotion of women empowerment (economic, social and political) principles.
• MA degree/post graduate certificate in development, gender or other related course
• Highly developed analytical ability, and demonstrable ability to apply gender/power analysis to programme design and management with experience of designing and implementing gender programmes that address the position of women in society.
• Ability to effectively lead project implementation teams and prior experience of managing staff - challenging, motivating, developing and inspiring team members.
• Proven skills in financial management of complex budgets as well as donor contract management
• Experience of managing complex development programmes through all stages of the programme cycle
• Demonstrable ability to think creatively and practically to improve the quality of projects (particularly in partnership, accountability, monitoring, evaluation & learning)
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders and represent in high profile environments.
• Prior experience in community participation and programme planning/design tools
• The ability to prioritise, organise the team and not loose sight of strategic objective
• Effective communication skills including fluency (speaking and writing) in English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to work creatively and effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Readiness to contribute to team processes and a strong understanding of the complementary nature of Oxfam programmes.
• Strong inter-personal skills and self-awareness in a diversity of cultural contexts.
• Passion for achieving tangible changes for poor and vulnerable women and men in Yemen.
Desirable
• Familiarity with current thinking/debates on gender and development in fragile contexts
• Track record of promoting organisational learning and good practice
• Flexibility with the ability and willingness to travel as per programme needs
Application Process:
If you believe that you have the qualifications and skills to excel in this position, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter, clearly stating the job you are applying for and the location of the job in the email subject, to yemenjobs@oxfam.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 13 September 2014
See "Application Process" above
Note: Covering Letter is REQUIRED for this vacancy, please submit yours along with your C.V
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