CONTEXT

Oxfam works in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the 1960s. This is one of the largest Oxfam programmes in the World. Oxfam works in the areas of Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Protection, Gender, Governance and Humanitarian response. The programme is developed in the East in a context of conflict and in the West in a context of stability and deep poverty. Despite challenges Oxfam envisions to apply in DRC a Rights Based Approach on its programmes in DRC. Oxfam as a confederation has experienced an exceptional challenge in terms of fundraising caused by the different changes in the world. This situation is exceptionally dramatic with Oxfam GB because of Brexit complicated by COVID 19. Oxfam GB has therefore announced its commitment to reshape and resize its organizational and operational models ensuring its structures and cost base align with the trends in unrestricted income generation.

The HR team supports the Country Director and line managers in Country to ensure human resource management contributes to and is aligned to the organisational goals and to enhance the country programme’s performance through its people.

THE ROLE

The People Culture Change Manager will work closely with Country senior management team to build an open, transparent, customer-obsessed culture where our people feel safe, confident, and empowered to provide an opportunity to enable staff recognise how their work can support Oxfam in tackling poverty together. We are looking for a People, Culture and change manager to help grow and foster our organizational culture as well as to support and create an excellent employee experience a time the Country has gone through a 1st phase of a change process and in readiness of the 3rd phase. This role will also take lead in supporting the Country Director and the SMT in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining the very best people to help Oxfam in DRC achieve its goals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Oxfam in DRC is looking for someone able to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities, and an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work

The person should have : at least ten years’ experience in HR Business Partnering or related high-level specialist role, a strong consultation skills and experience influencing and interacting with senior Managers,  an experience in managing change in a diverse team, an outstanding people and client relationship skills., proficient in coaching, mediating, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis, and problem solving, a bachelor’s degree from a college or university and seven or more years of related human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Skills, a ‘People’ person with strong business acumen in multi-national environment, and knowledge of both English and French

WE OFFER

This role will give you the opportunity to make a difference in demonstrating the Oxfam values ​​we want to see in the people we work with and those we aim to influence with regard to empowerment, inclusiveness and accountability, you will also enjoy working with a group of passionate people who are working together to end the injustice of poverty. This position offers a fair salary and a very competitive benefits package.

OUR VALUES AND COMMITMENT ON SAFEGUARDING

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

This position is an opportunity for an exceptional professional and highly motivated with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you think you are the candidate we are looking for, please download full description and submit your application online at :  www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using reference number INT7577 . 

ABOUT OXFAM

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.