Malawi: Oxfam GB Seeks Programme Representative

Programme Representative / Oxfam GB / Blantyre, Malawi / Closing date:
November 23, 2001.

Description:

Oxfam GB is a development, relief, and campaigning organisation dedicated to
finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. The
post
holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the
programme according to the agreed Oxfam International regional strategic
objectives as well as contributing to agreed upon region wide priorities in
Oxfam GB.

This is a two-year position. Salary: GBP 18000.00 p.a. gross (under review),
plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership to and manage the development and implementation of the
Joint Oxfam programme in Malawi;
- Ensure effective mainstreaming of gender as well as HIV/AIDS in all
aspects
of programme planning, delivery as well as monitoring and evaluation;
- Undertake in-country fund-raising as appropriate and liaison with
institutional donors, ensuring regular financial and programme reporting;
- Ensure that Oxfam/donor funds are managed in a responsible and accountable
manner and in accordance with established financial procedures;
- Ensure that implementation of all human resources policies and practises
are in line with local labour law and in accordance with Oxfam's human
resources management procedures;
- Represent the joint Oxfam programme within civil society organisations,
the
government, donors, the media as well as relevant private sector
organisations.

Requirements:

- Ability to function strategically and operationally at a regional and
national level;
- Demonstrated programme management at a senior level, with practical
experience in community participation techniques and hands-on advocacy
experience;
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team of people;
- Understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and proven
commitment to addressing inequalities in all key areas of responsibility;
- Strong financial and administration systems management expertise and
proven
experience in cost control management;
- Sound understanding of humanitarian and development issues and the role of
non-governmental organisations in the development sector;
- High-level interpersonal and diplomatic skills, keen awareness of
political
sensitivities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication.

To Apply:

For further details and an application form, please e-mail Tracy
Jean-Pierre,
[email protected] quoting the job title and reference number
(id/prma/tj) or phone : + 27 12 362 2098. Closing Date: 23 November 2001.
Website: www.oxfam.org.uk