Area Manager, Ethiopia – Mehoni

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Master’s (MA) degree in Humanitarian, Management, International Development, Public Health, etc or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job

Do you have a minimum of 7+ years of relevant working experience in humanitarian work with 5 years in a management position, preferably within an INGO or UN?

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

We are looking for an Area Manager who can ensure effective and efficient delivery of programme and operational functions of the Tigray Response programme at the field level, ensuring risk management and compliance with Oxfam’s policies and procedures.

What we are looking for

The Area Manager position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Master’s (MA) degree in Humanitarian, Management, International Development, Public Health, etc or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant working experience in humanitarian work with 5 years in a management position, preferably within an INGO or UN
• Experience in humanitarian action and knowledge of principles and practices of program management and emergency response.
• Experience in WASH, EFSL, and Protection programming is highly preferable.
• Substantial experience in operational programmes in complex humanitarian situations (preferably in isolated and conflict contexts).
• Experience leading strategy development, implementation, and monitoring in collaboration with staff
• Demonstrated ability to lead, give guidance to teams and ensure the effective running of a field office
• Proven sound judgment in complex situations especially in insecure areas.
• A broad set of management skills (programme, financial, HR and logistics).  This includes excellent people management skills with a good understanding of team development.
• Understanding of key crosscutting issues in humanitarian work including one or more of the following issues: gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, humanitarian access negotiation, safe programming, local humanitarian leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited direct supervision in a high-paced, stressful and unpredictable environment.
• Proven experience in security management, particularly in monitoring and assessing situations
• A high level of interpersonal, communications, and representational skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Desirable

• Familiarity with the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, and SPHERE minimum standards.   

• Experience of working effectively within a large international agency including previous experience with SIDA, ECHO, OFDA, UNICEF projects would be an added advantage

• Experience of living/working in the field setting with limited opportunities for leisure and extended working hours.

• An applicant with knowledge of the local language is preferable.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/14036/description on or before 06th June 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of the post, this advert will close before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

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. 

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