Livelihoods Coordinator
£24,245 net pa + other benefits
Based in Juba with frequent travel to the field
Who we are
Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that works with over 1,000 partners in more than 70 countries to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam believes that in a world rich in resources, these are not facts of life, but injustices which must be overcome. The South Sudan Livelihoods programme focuses on both short and long term interventions to support community resilience to shocks and to build their capacities to improve food and income security. The programme also has a strong emphasis on empowering women economically. The independence of South Sudan provides the programme with an opportunity to develop innovative interventions that will go beyond addressing livelihoods needs for communities but also their social needs. In support of this programme we are looking for a Livelihoods Coordinator to lead in the development and implementation of the programme.
About the role
Demonstrating strong technical ability, you will oversee strategic direction and quality of the livelihoods programmes in South Sudan programme. This will mean ensuring all elements of the programme are designed, implemented and monitored effectively, while building technical capacity within the team. Always looking to develop skills and thinking, you will take an active role in innovation and support sharing improvements in policy and practices. You will develop proposals to donors in liaison with the Programme Managers and ensure timely donor reporting is done as per the donor requirements. In addition you will provide technical representation and coordination with external South Sudan actors and internal technical advisors as well as provide linkage to technical structures and institutions at regional level.
What we are looking for
You will bring a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Rural Development, Development Management, Food Security/Agriculture or Natural Resources Management. Along with an innovative and collaborative approach, you will have extensive international experience in developing and managing Livelihoods programme with a demonstrated understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working. You will have good leadership skills with at least proven experience of working in a management position and ability to think and plan strategically. You will have the ability to produce high quality proposals to institutional donors as well as monitor and produce requisite high quality and timely reports. Both written and spoken English skills are essential.
About Oxfam
More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we're looking for yours.
How to apply
To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT4934.
Closing date: 20 October 2011.
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