Ref INT5285
Region Horn, East & Central Africa
Location Shinyanga
Division International
Department
Position Type Open Ended
Job Family Programme
Closing date for applications
(UK Time) 24 March 2012
Location: Shinyanga, Tanzania
Level: C2 National
Gross salary: Competitive and attractive package within Oxfam range of pay
Contract Type: Open Ended
Who we are
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam is working in Shinyanga, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2010/2015, namely Economic Justice – Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Economic Justice Programme Manager to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
The role
Reporting to Programme Coordinator Economic Justice, you will provide overall effective leadership, development and management of all aspects of the Shinyanga Economic Justice programme and staff for high quality programme delivery and visibility of Economic Justice Programme. Lead in building effective and focused partnership and team – based relationships with staff, partners and leaders at all levels and contribute to the leadership of work at district level and national level. Lead the Shinyanga team to translate and communicate local policy and advocacy issues into national and global campaign programme designs and facilitate linkage with national advocacy organisations and networks. Ensure strategic planning of projects in the economic justice programme and coordinate development of project work plans to se integration of gender, social and economic justice plans. Plan and coordinate Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning activities and events based on the Economic Justice logic model and indicators. Ensure mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS and gender into the programme’s work. Regularly monitor the drought and food security situation in the district and collaborate with the programme coordinator to ensure timely assessment an appropriate response to emergencies. Ensure systems in place and programme staff adhere to policies, regulations, procedures and systems according to Oxfam standards.
The person
A candidate envisaged for this role will have a degree level of education in social science or natural science. Strong project cycle, project coordination and project management skills and extensive practical experience in management and complex programmes. Knowledge of a programme sector such as agriculture, water, livelihood and vulnerability, gender etc gained through experience and/or qualifications. Analytical and strategic thinking and planning skills. Understanding of participatory development approaches and understanding of gender issues and actively committed to gender equity and mainstreaming. General administration, procurement and asset management, effective human resource allocation, creative and strategic thinking skills. Strong financial management and control skills. Sensitive to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts. Excellent team work skills and the ability to build relations both internally and externally. Excellent oral and written communication in English including the ability to write clear reports and proposals.
To apply
If you believe you qualify for this post, please submit your application and CV, detailing your qualifications and experience for the post by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert REF INT5285 and job title above. The closing date for this application is 24th March 2012.
Oxfam tunapiga vita rushwa. Ripoti rushwa kupitiaripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk
