Oxfam Great Britain Vacancy
Oxfam Great Britain
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and original communities in more than 90 countries. One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the globe, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the original and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with mate associations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Position 1: WASH TEAM LEADER (2) for Shire and Miychew
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
ESSENTIAL
- University degree in engineering (similar to civil, and architecture who can lead specialized assessments and develop BoQs) or in public health/WaSH-related subject or environmental health science from a recognized academic institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience in NGO settings.
- Demonstrated experience in leading WASH (PHP & PHE) projects in contexts involving IDPs, Returnees, and vulnerable affected host communities.
- Fluency in original language and English( written and verbal)
- Experience in Monitoring/ management of projects.
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration with internal/ external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking, visionary in anticipating problems, and open communication.
- Good provable understanding of WASH particularly public health engineering
- Purpose-driven, results-focused approach who takes responsibility for her/ his actions and holds us responsible. Suitable to travel to field locations up to 60.
Experience in managing people (team)
- Self- mindfulness
- Mutual accountability
- Mutual accountability
Desirable
- Multi-sectoral project experiences similar to FSL, gender, and protection together with WaSH
- Knows introductory business functions similar to logs and finance.
- Suitable for coaching other staff.
- Suitable to negotiate and work under pressure.
- Good planning skills including flexibility and adaptability.
- Self-motivated and takes initiative.
Work location Miychew and Shire
External link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/22822/description
Internal link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/22822/description
Position 2: SENIOR GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIP OFFICER
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Essential
- Bachelor( BA) or Degree from a recognized university/ college in International Development, Business Administration, or other areas that bring an added value to the related job.
- Applicable experience of 2- 3 years in the same field, preferably in an international NGO
- expansive experience in Project Management cycle and tools, and contract management
- expansive knowledge and experience in managing multi-sectoral humanitarian and development programs, especially on WASH, food security, and livelihoods.
- Proven experience working with National and Original NGOs, and ability to create and maintain strong relationships with partners.
- A good understanding of organizational development issues.
- An understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the workplace and the program.
- Knowledge of capacity building, learning and development activities, and how to create a learning and sharing environment with a strong knowledge management basis.
- Experience and advanced ability in different types of skill transfer, including training, workshops, mentoring, shadowing, and other innovative ways of building people’s capacity
- Excellent particular communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with high-impact influencing and conclusive skills. Suitable to use different approaches to achieve followership
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft, especially spreadsheets( Excel), accounting packages, word processing( Word), and PowerPoint. Competent in the use of email packages
- Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours.
- Willingness to travel including medium/high-risk areas
Work location, Addis Ababa
External link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/22827/description
Internal link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/22827/description
Position 3: Senior Finance Officer (Rolling Based)
SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
- BA/ MBA in Accounting or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job from an honored university/college.
- Applicable 7 years of experience in financial management, out of which 2 years should be administrative/ directorial experience preferably in INGO.
- A professionally good finance manager, preferably with some experience in a large and/ or complex organization, and the ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of fiscal standards, procedures, and controls.
- Effective verbal and spoken communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and emblematic abilities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
- An understanding of gender and diversity considerations within crucial areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the workplace and the program.
- A strong commitment to Oxfam’s proposes, a broad understanding of the work culture in the “ development ” sector and its impact on crucial areas of responsibility, and a commitment to humanitarian principles and action
- secure, Flexible, and adaptable.
- Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in delicate circumstances Influencing We can engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively, and where there are no opportunities we can create them in a regardful and poignant manner.
- Strategic Allowing We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act.
- We make decisions harmonious with organizational strategies and values.
- Safer recruitment All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and applicable screening checks( which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding, and felonious records checks). Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ former employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/ or sexual importunity during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/ her understanding of these recruitment procedures. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and applicable screening checks, which can include felonious records and terrorism finance checks. We're committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply.
- DBS CHECK REQUIRED No
Work location Mekelle
External link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/22820/description
Internal link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/22820/description
Position 4: FINANCE OFFICER
SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- Bachelor (BA) Degree or Diploma from a recognized university/ college in Accounting, Accounting, and Finance, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years for BA holders or 6- 7 years for Diploma holders experience in finance and project fiscal management, preferably working 3 years of experience in an international NGO.
- Knowledge of and Eager to learn colorful accounting software with special emphasis on the Oxfam financial management system.
- Good command of computer skills (MS- word, MS- Excel) and other Internal software systems.
- High level of acquaintance comfort with internet-grounded research and electronic communications.
- Results-oriented with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to artistic differences, and ability to work in a wide variety of artistic contexts.
- Strong organizational and particular management skills, with the ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimum supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
- Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
- Good particular communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with influencing and conclusive skills. Suitable to use different approaches to achieve followership.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
- Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into finance.
- Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to changing working requirements.
- Team building and problem-solving skills.
- Good spoken and written English and Amharic, and knowledge of original languages is an asset.
Desired
- Knowledge of colorful accounting software with special emphasis on the Oxfam financial management system
- Complete Professional Qualification in ACCA, and CIMA.
Work location Gambela
