Oxfam GB - Associate Country Director
Oxfam has been making a difference in Chad since 2004. But as food prices continue to rise and conflicts both in neighbouring Sudan and Chad itself take their toll the situation has become even more serious. That’s why we’re refocusing our strategy and partnering with the Regional Centre, Oxfam International affiliates and other NGOs to offer a more coherent approach. And we need you to deliver it.
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 Chad. 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 other NGOs, you’ll create strong links and establish Oxfam as an influential agency – helping to make a real difference to a country in desperate need of our support.
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, specialist humanitarian 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
To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT6296.
Closing date: 18th July 2013.