Job Details:
Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK
Deadline Sun, 7 Apr 2019
Job type: Contract
Location:
Jordan
The Role
Oxfam GB is looking for a CaLP MENA Regional Programme Manager to work as part of the CaLP Team to be based in Amman, Jordan.
CaLP is the global partnership for cash transfer programming in humanitarian aid. We are a catalyst for accelerating change in the scale and quality of cash transfer programming as well as enabling the collaboration necessary to develop practical solutions to collective problems in the sector. CaLP is at the forefront of promoting and improving cash transfer programming across the humanitarian sector by enabling collaboration between organisations, while also supporting them to make their own progress.
In this multi-faceted and challenging role, you will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of CaLP’s activities in the Middle East region. These include training activities, research and knowledge management, support to coordination, and policy engagement. You will also support development of CaLP’s operational presence in Amman, Jordan, within one or more host organisations, and will manage CaLP’s activities funded in the region. Furthermore, you will also be expected to build strategic relationships with a wide range of actors, including: UN agencies, government, think tanks, academic institutions and NGOs, and to represent CaLP in regional fora.
As a result, you will work closely with the whole of the CaLP team, both in country and remotely to develop and deliver programme activities across the region, through ensuring implementation and coherence of strategies and plans’ implementation.
This is a truly unique role where no two days are the same and you will be able to make a true difference to the work of CaLP and the MENA region.
What we are looking for
You will have senior management experience, including responsibility for staff, planning, delivery, budgets and representation in the aid context, preferably in the MENA region. You will also have a strong understanding of cash transfer programming in the region as well as an understanding of the international humanitarian system at regional and global levels.
We are also looking for an individual who has experience across CaLP’s core activities, is a strong decision maker, has a highly proactive and practical approach to problem solving and has excellent verbal and written Arabic and English language skills.
If you have a passion for the work of CaLP and cash transfer programming in humanitarian aid as well as the future of the MENA region and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
We Offer
This role will give you an opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their CaLP field as well as the MENA region. This role attracts training and development with a fair pay offer and a highly competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Additional Information:
Location: Amman, Jordan
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: Starting from 34,714 JOD annually gross
Job Type: Fixed Term 2 years
Closing Date: 7 April 2019
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online via the link below:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/calp-mena-regional-programme-manager-int5421/10348/description/
About us:
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
CALP MENA Regional Programme Manager (INT5421)
Job posted by: Oxfam GB - UK - Thu, 21 Mar 2019Job Details:
Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK
Deadline Sun, 7 Apr 2019
Job type: Contract
Location: Jordan
The Role
Oxfam GB is looking for a CaLP MENA Regional Programme Manager to work as part of the CaLP Team to be based in Amman, Jordan.
CaLP is the global partnership for cash transfer programming in humanitarian aid. We are a catalyst for accelerating change in the scale and quality of cash transfer programming as well as enabling the collaboration necessary to develop practical solutions to collective problems in the sector. CaLP is at the forefront of promoting and improving cash transfer programming across the humanitarian sector by enabling collaboration between organisations, while also supporting them to make their own progress.
In this multi-faceted and challenging role, you will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of CaLP’s activities in the Middle East region. These include training activities, research and knowledge management, support to coordination, and policy engagement. You will also support development of CaLP’s operational presence in Amman, Jordan, within one or more host organisations, and will manage CaLP’s activities funded in the region. Furthermore, you will also be expected to build strategic relationships with a wide range of actors, including: UN agencies, government, think tanks, academic institutions and NGOs, and to represent CaLP in regional fora.
As a result, you will work closely with the whole of the CaLP team, both in country and remotely to develop and deliver programme activities across the region, through ensuring implementation and coherence of strategies and plans’ implementation.
This is a truly unique role where no two days are the same and you will be able to make a true difference to the work of CaLP and the MENA region.
What we are looking for
You will have senior management experience, including responsibility for staff, planning, delivery, budgets and representation in the aid context, preferably in the MENA region. You will also have a strong understanding of cash transfer programming in the region as well as an understanding of the international humanitarian system at regional and global levels.
We are also looking for an individual who has experience across CaLP’s core activities, is a strong decision maker, has a highly proactive and practical approach to problem solving and has excellent verbal and written Arabic and English language skills.
If you have a passion for the work of CaLP and cash transfer programming in humanitarian aid as well as the future of the MENA region and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
We Offer
This role will give you an opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their CaLP field as well as the MENA region. This role attracts training and development with a fair pay offer and a highly competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Additional Information:
Location: Amman, Jordan
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: Starting from 34,714 JOD annually gross
Job Type: Fixed Term 2 years
Closing Date: 7 April 2019
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online via the link below:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/calp-mena-regional-programme-manager-int5421/10348/description/
About us:
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.