Humanitarian Programme Strategist- Kenya – Nairobi

This vacancy is open to Kenyan Nationals only

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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values click here

The Role

To coordinate Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and work with local organisations to improve the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of disaster management in Kenya.

The Humanitarian Programme Strategist will provide leadership in designing and coordinating resilience strengthening and humanitarian response programmes with local partners and external stakeholders.  S/he will report to donors on the current grants and develop new opportunities; with local NGOs and likeminded INGOs coordinate capacity strengthening initiatives; promote integration between Oxfam’s humanitarian, development and advocacy work and contribute to Oxfam’s global strategic goals; and ensure that gender, safeguarding, and feedback mechanisms are mainstreamed across all our humanitarian work.

What we are looking for

Technical Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (preferably humanitarian or development studies, sociology, or the humanities).
• 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in emergency and development work and an understanding of multi-sectoral programming.
• Experience in managing food security & livelihoods, social protection, WASH projects, throughout the disaster management cycle.
• Experience and proven ability in writing proposals and reports to humanitarian donors (ECHO, FCDO, SIDA, BHA etc.).
• A proven record of effective and complex management in humanitarian work including managing budgets, staff, and funding of programmes.
• Excellent people management skills and proven experience in managing and developing teams.
• Proven financial management skills.
• Commitment to strengthening Local Humanitarian Leadership, and proven experience, in working with local partners.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and representation skills.
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills and sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Ability & willingness to travel to the field.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating protection, gender and diversity into emergency response programmes.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action and familiarity with the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Kenya Country Programme, to act as key contributor to Oxfam Kenya Strategic Plan within the ever changing context and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.

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 the “Apply For This Role” below.

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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