Oxfam International Vacancies Feb 2012

Oxfam is seeking to fill the position of:

ECHO Project Manager

The Project Manager will ensure that all ECHO technical requirements are applied & maintained by all consortium’s members, provide timely and quality technical support to the PMU (Programme Manager Unit) through provision of advice as well as document and share results of field visits or any significant technical learning, best practices, and approaches/strategies with the PMU (via ECL) and concerned project managers and staff at field level.

The post holder will be expected to provide support in ensuring quality and timely reporting to Oxfam and the donor (ECHO), ensure that the programme is implemented in a cost effective, consultative, and participative way as well as represent Oxfam to government officials, UN agencies, other NGO staff, and donors as appropriate at project/programme level.

The incumbent of this position will be required to ensure that cross-cutting issues are incorporated into programme design and implementation, ensure implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems as well as undertake partner evaluations, partner capacity building and develop local level agreements where appropriate.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to have a Degree in Project Management or related field with significant experience in managing emergency and development projects, and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.

You will have a proven record of effective programme and people management, proven numeracy and financial management skills as well as demonstrable skills in influencing and negotiating with internal and external audiences.

You will be required to possess excellent team work skills, good communication (written and spoken English) skills as well the ability to take the initiative and make decisions with limited support in changing environments.

A more detailed job description and Person Specification can be found online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref:INT5098

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Finance and Support Manager

Purpose of the Job

To manage and coordinate the financial and administration aspects of the field office running that the financial planning and budgeting, accounting, support and administrative services are efficient and effective according to the set standards and procedures.

Required knowledge level

BA in Accounting or Financial management, full qualified CPA/ACCA, Previous experience in managing donor grants including EC, ECHO,USAID Fluency in English spoken and in writing, Proficient computer skills, High degree of integrity, discretion and personal conduct, Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions, Self motivated, proactive with good judgment and initiative, Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, Ability to priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, Sensitive to diversity, Able to work in a multicultural team, Good inter-personal skills, Able to work under minimum supervision, and Good stress management. This position is offered for one year with a possibility for further renewal.. 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