Deputy Regional Director (2 Positions) Re-advertisement Nairobi (HECA Regional Centre) GBP 34,500 - GBP 44,819.50 net per annum. A competitive benefits package including accommodation and education allowances, as well as a great medical cover and generous pension contributions will be offered to the successful candidate.
Background Oxfam is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.
The role As a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will manage and support Country Directors ensuring that programme quality is of organisational standards. Work with and on behalf of the Regional Director, and as part of a team of 3 Deputy Regional Directors (DRDs), which is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering the region’s programme objectives, providing leadership to large humanitarian response, as well as to the long-term development programmes. The DRDs’ team will also support the marketing and funding processes of the programme, through management of funding proposals and of timely and accurate donor reports. Part of the role is also to manage programmes in concert with Oxfam International, playing a key role in the implementation of Oxfam International Single Management Structure (OI SMS) process. Also, support the implementation of Oxfam’s Strategic Change Objectives and Aims within HECA: Aim 1 (Economic Justice), Aim 2 (Right to Basic Services), Aim 3 (Right to Life and Security), Aim 4 (the Right to Be Heard), and Aim 5 (the Right to Gender Justice).
The person You will have: • Extensive and proven strategic and programme management skills and experience within the context of an integrated humanitarian, development, and campaigns/ policy work, preferably within the context of the Horn, East, and Central Africa region. • Broad set of management experiences and skills in managing people, finances, resources, donor relations, and organisational risks, preferably gained through senior country leadership, or senior regional management experiences. • Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results. • Previous, senior experience in working to combat poverty and suffering highly desirable, in at least two different countries.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working on issues of gender and diversity.
How to apply For more information about the role and to apply, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk using job ref: INT5272 Closing date: 12 August 2012 Longlisting and shortlisting will be done as applications are received, (before the closing date). Those who had applied earlier need not to re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Successful short-listed candidates will be invited to Face to Face Interviews, which will be conducted on the 30th and 31st August 2012 in Nairobi).
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