Oxfam Canada Associate Country Director in Ethiopia

Internal/External Posting Notice EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: November 12, 2012

Title: Associate Country Director (Ethiopia) Department: International Programs
Status: 2 year Term, Full-time (unionized) Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Immediate Supervisor: Director, International Programs Salary: $44880 - $59,245 USD net Level: Band 3

Please submit applications to employment@oxfam.ca quoting competition number ACD10 in the subject line of email. Oxfam Canada (OCA) is an international development agency with a focus on women’s rights and gender equality, committed to building lasting solutions to global poverty and injustice by advocating for fundamental social change. OCA works in relationships of solidarity and partnership to build the capacity of civil society in the Global South. As a member of Oxfam International, Oxfam Canada works in collaboration with other Oxfam affiliates to increase impact and influence locally, nationally and globally. Oxfam Canada manages the Ethiopia program from a Country office of 16 staff in Addis Ababa. SCOPE OF POSITION: The Associate Country Director (ACD) is the senior representative of Oxfam Canada in-country, responsible for the successful delivery of OCA’s program and contributions to the Oxfam Country Strategy. The ACD is line-managed by Oxfam Canada’s Director, International Programs (based in Ottawa) but also reports to the Oxfam Country Director (CD) based in Addis Ababa, who provides leadership on the Oxfam Country Strategy. The ACD is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating OCA’s program in Ethiopia. S/he also plays a senior management role on the Country Leadership Team to ensure with other affiliates the maximum level of impact, influence and effectiveness of Oxfam’s program in Ethiopia. The ACD maintains ongoing relationships and effective collaboration with OCA’s National Office in Ottawa and other field offices to implement OCA’s mandate.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed) She/he: • As a member of Oxfam’s Country Leadership Team, supports Oxfam’s joint country analysis and strategy and the successful operation of the Single Management Structure;

• Holds accountability for the successful programmatic leadership of Oxfam Canada’s components within the Oxfam country strategy (primarily but not exclusively related to Women’s Rights and Gender Equality), and for the development and management of the Oxfam Canada program and operations in Ethiopia;

• Ensures OCA’s compliance with the Single Management Agreement and related policies and protocols (program standards, reporting, human resources, risk management, media, advocacy and communications, humanitarian response, security, etc.);

• Leads the development of Oxfam Canada’s program in Ethiopia, including new funding proposals and managing donor and partner relations;

• Is responsible for programmatic and financial management of OC’s program including: - Organizing and guiding implementation toward achieving program results; - Monitoring, evaluation and learning, in keeping with Oxfam standards; - Preparing and executing funding agreements as required; and - Preparing and submitting quality program and financial reports in accordance with requirements.

• Is accountable for effective management of operations of OCA offices in-country including: - Ensuring adherence to the Oxfam code of conduct, the OCA Human Resources guidelines, Oxfam’s security and safety guidelines; - Managing personnel, including the hiring, supervising, evaluating and disciplining of locally engaged staff; - Contracting for office space, services and equipment; - Preparing and following-up on the in-country budget - Managing finances: overseeing procedures: authorizing expenditures, monitoring performance to budget, and reporting; - ensuring that OCA operates in accordance with national law, including legal status/agreements and reporting to the Government of Ethiopia.

• Represents Oxfam Canada in Ethiopia to government, donors, non-governmental agencies, the media and Canadian government representatives as appropriate and in keeping with guidelines set by the Country Leadership Team. This includes: - support to visiting monitors, delegations, relevant media, missions or program initiatives; - responding as delegated to media attention on issues and events in-country.

• Maintains a current understanding of issues related to Ethiopia, including: - government policies and programs related to assigned thematic priorities; - political, economic, social, cultural and environmental issues as they relate to poverty;
- issues related specifically to women’s rights and gender equality;

• Other related duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES: 1. A minimum of ten (10) years international development experience with at least five years in senior program management positions, preferably in the region. Experience in the Horn of Africa is a particular asset. 2. University degree, with a relevant post-graduate degree considered an asset, as is formal training in gender equality. 3. Strong understanding and demonstrated experience/knowledge in some combination of women’s rights/gender equality and organizational development linked to the thematic priorities of Oxfam’s program in Ethiopia (economic development, food security, DRR). Experience in the humanitarian sector is considered an asset. 4. Commitment and proven capacity to develop and maintain strong and respectful partnerships with local non-government organizations is required. 5. Excellent English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Amharic is an asset. 6. Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and respect to diversity; 7. Proven ability to write documents and program reports requiring solid analytical capacity; 8. Experience using Results-based Management planning and monitoring methodologies; 9. Demonstrated financial management skills, including experience of developing and managing budgets and financial reports associated with donor and partner contracts; 10. Demonstrated Human resources management skills, including leading, growing and empowering of staff teams. 11. Capacity to work in a self-directed manner, while liaising effectively with supervisors at a distance and meeting adequately various accountabilities in and out of country. 12. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a complex mix of stakeholders, including sister affiliates, civil society partners, government officials, multiple funders, etc. 13. Demonstrated initiative and success in program development and securing new funding; 14. Excellent interpersonal, coordination and organizational skills required; 15. Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Internet; 16. Ability to live in-country and to travel within the region and internationally.

This position offers a comprehensive Benefits package.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oxfam Canada practices employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

How to apply: 

Please submit applications to employment@oxfam.ca quoting competition number ACD10 in the subject line of email.