Salary £26,843- £31,425 Per annum net (net = take home pay. Oxfam will meet any tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in addition to the net salary)
Level Global B2
Reports to
Regional Programme Manager
No. of Direct Reports 3 direct + 7 indirect
Budget Responsibility 1.5 million GBP approximately
Role Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides strategic leadership of Oxfam’s Advocacy and Campaign (national, regional and global agenda) programme in country
Accountable to the SAM Programme Governance Group for the delivery of the Annual Action Plan and agreed objectives for the country.
Takes the lead in representing Oxfam within the country, the region and globally. Builds relationships and develops networks.
Works with its country team to ensure that standards are met in the country – for programme, programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety etc.
Co-ordinates with the country team (and others), to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation.
Ensure overall leadership of disaster preparedness, mitigation and management including humanitarian response activities for Category 1 / 2 / 3 emergencies
Facilitate and support the change process to form Oxfam Brazil as required.
This post will be managed by OGB on behalf of OI, and is responsible for the compliance of OGB programme, people and financial management systems.
Skills.
Experience & Knowledge
Senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, either with partners or directly, including in challenging locations
Solid experience and knowledge of campaign and advocacy
Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework
Proven ability of negotiation, facilitation, and capacity building skills
Ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving inequality in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors
Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary teams ; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development
Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas
Experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally
An active commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisations work
High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget
Experience of fundraising from diverse institutions, both local and international
Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context
Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate
Ability to speak Portuguese and English. (French and Spanish desirable)
Behavioural Competencies
Strives to achieve results by setting and communicating goals and ensuring effective and appropriate decision making and problem solving. Able to resolve complex problems and provide clear and effective communication and representation
(‘Outward Behaviours’)
o Analytical Thinking
o Initiative
o Communications
Achieves results through working effectively with others and holding others to account. Communicates appropriately, encourages and develops others, providing feedback and adapting leadership style to bring about successful outcomes. Able to influence & manage multiple stakeholders
Leadership Behaviours
o Motivating & Developing Others
o Achieving Results
o Facilitating Change
Builds and strengthens internal culture by displaying self-awareness and appropriate communication to set an example for others to follow
(‘Inward Behaviours’)
o Self Awareness
o Interpersonal Awareness
Access: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/work_with_us/
Level Global B2
Reports to
Regional Programme Manager
No. of Direct Reports 3 direct + 7 indirect
Budget Responsibility 1.5 million GBP approximately
Role Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides strategic leadership of Oxfam’s Advocacy and Campaign (national, regional and global agenda) programme in country
Accountable to the SAM Programme Governance Group for the delivery of the Annual Action Plan and agreed objectives for the country.
Takes the lead in representing Oxfam within the country, the region and globally. Builds relationships and develops networks.
Works with its country team to ensure that standards are met in the country – for programme, programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety etc.
Co-ordinates with the country team (and others), to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation.
Ensure overall leadership of disaster preparedness, mitigation and management including humanitarian response activities for Category 1 / 2 / 3 emergencies
Facilitate and support the change process to form Oxfam Brazil as required.
This post will be managed by OGB on behalf of OI, and is responsible for the compliance of OGB programme, people and financial management systems.
Skills.
Experience & Knowledge
Senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, either with partners or directly, including in challenging locations
Solid experience and knowledge of campaign and advocacy
Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework
Proven ability of negotiation, facilitation, and capacity building skills
Ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving inequality in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors
Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary teams ; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development
Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas
Experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally
An active commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisations work
High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget
Experience of fundraising from diverse institutions, both local and international
Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context
Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate
Ability to speak Portuguese and English. (French and Spanish desirable)
Behavioural Competencies
Strives to achieve results by setting and communicating goals and ensuring effective and appropriate decision making and problem solving. Able to resolve complex problems and provide clear and effective communication and representation
(‘Outward Behaviours’)
o Analytical Thinking
o Initiative
o Communications
Achieves results through working effectively with others and holding others to account. Communicates appropriately, encourages and develops others, providing feedback and adapting leadership style to bring about successful outcomes. Able to influence & manage multiple stakeholders
Leadership Behaviours
o Motivating & Developing Others
o Achieving Results
o Facilitating Change
Builds and strengthens internal culture by displaying self-awareness and appropriate communication to set an example for others to follow
(‘Inward Behaviours’)
o Self Awareness
o Interpersonal Awareness
Access: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/work_with_us/
