- Location: Ethiopia – Somali Region
- Hours: 37.5 per week
- Salary: as per Oxfam benefit packages
- Region: HECA
- Job Family: Programme
- Division: International
- Grade: C2
- Job Type: Fixed Term
- Closing Date: 4 January 2023
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have MSC/BSC in public health engineering or Public Health a related discipline (civil / hydraulic / environment engineering, Environmental Health), with an excellent technical understanding and demonstrated experience on Wash?
Do you have At least 5 years of solid practical experience as a PHE or PHP specialist/advisor and 2-3 years as a WASH Coordinator / Manager in humanitarian / development programme?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role
To lead over all humanitarian WASH Emergency response work closely with internal and external stakeholders including government bureaus/offices at different levels in the given geographical levels and Oxfam program and support function teams including program quality and leaning team at Addis Ababa level. To ensure the quality of project implementation by providing technical support to Oxfam and partner teams, build capacity of technical staffs based on identified clear gaps. To support and strengthen the humanitarian programme team in conducting baseline assessments, monitoring ongoing projects and provide corrective measures, developing procurement plans, contribute to the development of evidence-based proposals and donor report writing
What we are looking for
This 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 skills and competencies:
- At least 5 years of solid practical experience as a PHE or PHP specialist/advisor and 2-3 years as a WASH Coordinator / Manager in humanitarian / development programme.
- People management skills
- Relevant qualification (preferably post-graduation) in public health engineering or Public Health a related discipline (civil / hydraulic / environment engineering, Environmental Health), with an excellent technical understanding and demonstrated experience on Wash.
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating / managing WASH programme with large budget and teams (multiple locations).
- Excellent understanding and demonstrated experience of implementing integrated PHE and PHP strategies and interventions.
- Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and protection into emergency response programmes and longer-term strategies.
Desired
- Demonstrated experience of working with UN clusters, government authorities and implementing I/NGO partners.
- A proven record of mentoring and capacity building of teams and partners in complex contexts.
- Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
- Diplomacy, tactics, and negotiation skills.
- Cultural sensitivity
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural management skills.
- Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
- Excellent command in English language and Speaking and writing Somali language is an asset.
We offer
This role will allow you 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.
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage
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 organization.
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 organization 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 cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/18681/description before Jan 04, 2023.
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.
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 21 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
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.
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