Oxfam GB Associate Country Director Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Associate Country Director Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Open-ended contract "Very Competitive Global Package" Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities

Oxfam GB has been working in Tanzania since the early 1970s. We aim to improve livelihoods and ensure people have adequate basic services, are safe and can influence decisions that affect them and their communities. Our strategy focuses on Livelihoods and Vulnerability, Governance and Education and Agribusiness that is aligned to Oxfam's global campaigning strategy. Oxfam International affiliates partner with the government, civil societies, donors, NGOs and the private sector to deliver.

The role An Implementing Affiliate under Oxfam's new single management structure, you'll support the delivery of the Joint Country Analysis and Strategy and lead teams in the roll out of development initiatives on the ground. It's crucial that we maintain a consistent and integrated approach in our efforts across Tanzania. Something you'll keep in mind as you take charge of operational and people management; mobilising your team in the delivery of agreed priorities and plans, seeing to it that we're utilising our resources and identifying opportunities to build on our capacity. But your success will hinge as much on the partnerships you develop as the operational work involved. So building relationships with key political figures, managing vital donor contracts and partnering with private sector and other NGOs, and civil society platforms, you'll create strong links and establish Oxfam as an influential agency - helping to make a real difference to a country in need of our support. You will demonstrate a strong track record in integrating gender at all levels of analysis and programme delivery.

What we're looking for To deliver in a role of such importance calls for extensive experience of driving programme development and change management, both in a humanitarian and development context. So you'll know all about building donor and partner relationships and leading and motivating teams. And from a practical standpoint, you'll be confident overseeing complex budgets. More than that, economic justice, social justice and advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to think politically, analytically and strategically in challenging situations. But just as importantly, you'll have the credibility, the drive and the passion to positively represent Oxfam at all levels.

About Oxfam A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There's enough wealth in this world to go around. It's not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It's unjustifiable. It's not just their problem. It's ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of 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:

How to apply If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT6366. Short listing will take place alongside the running advert which closes on 12th July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.