Oxfam Nigeria Latest Jobs Vacancies

Oxfam,
one of the leading global development organizations, mobilizes the power of
people against poverty. We are a diverse confederation of 17 strongly interconnected
national affiliates working in over 90 countries, either directly, or with
partners to enable transformational change, using a unique combination of
long-term development, campaigning and humanitarian programs.
For our humanitarian Programme in North East Nigeria we are looking for a
suitably qualified candidate for the position below:

Job
Title: Emergency
Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods Team Leader
Req ID: 2683
Location: Maiduguri, Borno with frequent travel to field bases
Starting Date: 15th September, 2017

Job
Purpose

The
focus of the role is to provide technical expertise to the EFSVL team, for
whom market based (cash and voucher) programming is relatively new for
Oxfam in Nigeria.
The
role is also to support and lead the scale up and maintain the EFSVL
program pace in Nigeria, through contributing the strategic direction,
ensuring quality and standard of accountability in EFSVL, providing
technical support to the Team, build the capacity of officers and
assistants assigned including those of partners and timely contribute to
proposal writing, reporting and Situation reports.

Key
Responsibilities and Accountability (non exhaustive list)

To
lead the implementation of EFSVL programme components in areas where Oxfam
is responding to a humanitarian crisis, in line with Oxfam policy and
agreed standards (as per approved project plans). This includes
undertaking rapid needs assessments, scoping, designing, implementing and
monitoring the EFSVL programme.
Play
a strong leadership role within the EFSVL team in area of response,
managing an EFSVL team and working closely with Partner staff, where
applicable. This includes:

Ensuring
the EFSVL team are working closely and proactively with the MEAL,
logistics and finance teams and adhering to required procedures in
implementing program activities on a timely, transparent and accountable
manner.
Managing,
supporting, coordinating and appraising EFSVL staff appropriately,
effectively and according to policy and procedures to increase understanding
and build capacity on livelihoods and food security issues within the
team and with partners where necessary.
To
work with teams to develop clear, realistic and achievable work plans for
EFSVL interventions.
To
contribute to Concept Notes and draft proposals for funding as required.
To
coordinate with other agencies, particularly those undertaking EFSVL
programmes including Food Distributions, UTC, Cash for Work, Vouchers,
livelihood protection and promotion activities including agricultural and
livestock support.

Skills,
Experience and Knowledge

A
suitable qualification in the relevant field of food security and
livelihoods (Agriculture Economics, Economics, Community Development,
etc.)
At
least four (4) years in relief and /or development work with INGO / NGO/
or Government, and knowledge and experience of work in EFSL interventions,
including market based and cash transfer programmes (vouchers included),
Experience of in kind food or other items distributions;
Proven
experience in designing, implementing and monitoring UTC, CfW and Voucher
programmes This includes designing all necessary formats and
training staff in the implementing CTP.
Proven
experience in post distribution monitoring and price monitoring.
Proven
experience in market assessment and analysis.
Experience
and knowledge of Livelihood asset protection and recovery activities in
emergency and post-emergency situations.
Good
understanding of Resilience approaches.
Strong
leadership and management skills and ability to work and build a good team
and team spirit. Strong mentoring and capacity building skills.
Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
Good
communicator in English – both written and oral as well as a good
listener.
Good
community participation skills – PRA and other methodologies, good
negotiating capacities.
Already
worked in conflict zone and complex crisis areas, difficult rural
locations, able to work and deliver under stress;

We
Offer
A competitive and fair pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our
donors.

Job
Title:
Protection Team Leader – Roving
Location: Maiduguri with frequent travelling to the field
Job Type: Full time/ 40 hours a week
Duration: 6 months, extendable

Purpose
of the position

To
support the development and implementation of Oxfam s humanitarian work by
providing specialist advice and support on humanitarian protection.
This
will include implementing mainstreaming protection in the humanitarian
response, supporting safe programming and undertaking gender-sensitive
community-level protection activities in particular, protection monitoring
and information dissemination and referrals guided by Oxfam’s policies and
guidelines for managing information and the relevant professional
standards in protection work.

Main
Tasks
Programme Implementation:

Ensure
the delivery of protection activities and provide technical support to the
Protection Officers to undertake their responsibilities in line with their
role and responsibility.
Join
field protection officers in monitoring and analysing protection issues
affecting populations in area of Oxfam operations.
Provide
specialist protection advice and support to Oxfam’s humanitarian response
in North-east Nigeria, including regarding engagement with armed non-state
actors and ensuring independence and impartiality in providing services.
Prepare
for and organize community consultations and community based orientation
sessions, in coordination with Oxfam team(s) and other partners.
Lead
and supervise assessment teams during thematic surveys, needs assessment
and data collection for protection-related research.
Monitors
protection issues affecting IDPs and host population in areas of
operation.
Support
the Protection Coordinator, Programme Managers and Team Leaders to
strategize, plan for and ensure appropriate integration and mainstreaming
of protection through all programme activities.
Support
the Protection Coordinator and Programme Manager in developing safe
programming and conflict-sensitive approaches to the humanitarian
response.
Support
the Protection Coordinator in mainstreaming protection across Oxfam’s
humanitarian response in North-east Nigeria.
Provide
technical support to WaSH, EFSVL and MEAL teams in integrating protection
within their programmatic tools, such as targeting criteria or PDM.
In
collaboration with the Protection Coordinator and the Programme Manager,
ensure program staff members are fully trained on existing referral
systems and relevant SOPs.

Advocacy
and Research:

Support
protection-related advocacy researches and surveys in coordination with
the Protection Coordinator and the Policy, Media, Advocacy and Campaigns
department.
Support
Program Team for preparing written protection updates for Oxfam situation
reports.

Coordination

Develop
lines of communication and close collaboration with the PHE, PHP and EFSVL
teams and contribute to a coordinated humanitarian response
Liaise
with logistic and procurement to ensure protection activities have the
required resources in good time. Complete and keep records of the
necessary paperwork
Represent
Oxfam with key protection actors such as ICRC, UNHCR, IOM, OCHA and
actively participate in the Protection Cluster and relevant Areas of
Responsibility

Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) and reporting

Produce
gendered protection updates that will be included in field visit reports
Organise
and prepare protection analysis if and when required
Contribute
in Sitreps, monthly reports, donor reports and proposals.
Support
and coordinate with MEAL Officers and assistants for baseline survey,
post-distribution and other monitoring activities.
Other
duties and responsibilities required by the line manager

Job
Requirements

You
have an University degree at Masters level in a relevant discipline (law –
including international law –, political science, social science, peace
and conflict studies, or any other relevant education profile);
A
minimum of 3 years involvement in humanitarian response work, preferably
in field-based protection work in conflict or insecure environments.
Strong
conceptual and practical understanding of protection issues and
specifically Oxfam’s approach to and role in protection work including
advocacy;
Understanding
of the Protection Cluster and other protection coordination mechanisms and
the roles and mandates of key protection actors;
Analytical
skills and strategic thinking, including experience developing written
analysis and strategies for protection
Strong
understanding of gender-related aspects of protection work. Commitment to
gender equity, diversity and equal opportunities
Excellent
written and verbal communication in English
Experience
managing diverse staff/teams including in complex and challenging
environments
Experience
of capacity-building and training of colleagues and partners.

What
We Offer

Oxfam
Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair, and
comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.
The
salary range for this position is set in scale 8 with a salary range
between € 2672,- to € 4110, – gross based on 40 hours a week.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application
Deadline: 8th
September, 2017.