Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates
both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and
policy work. Oxfam Kenya Programme applies a one programme approach which means
it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian,
development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock. To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Program CoordinatorOxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock. To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Open ended; National Level C2
This is a senior position reporting to the Arid & Semi Arid Land (ASAL) Coordinator. The Programme Coordinator will take overall management of the Turkana program with a specific focus to program development, innovation, representation and advocacy and Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL).
- The
post holder will work in close liaison with the Turkana team to ensure
compliance with donor requirements in procurement, financial management
reporting and in line with Oxfam’s internal procedures and minimum
standards.
- You
will work closely with the Turkana, Nairobi based teams and technical
specialists and support the proposal and project development in line with
overall strategy.
- In
collaboration with members of the field team, you will monitor the overall
status of key environmental, social, economic and political indicators and
participate in making recommendations for adjustment in strategy or
project elements as necessary.
- The
post holder will ensure coordination between Oxfam and other organisations
(particularly Government line ministries, other NGOs, the UN and The
Diocese of Lodwar).
- In
addition to support all programme staff to collaborate effectively in
district initiatives as these align to Oxfam’s ASAL programme strategy and
strategic local and national alliances.
- The
incumbent of this position is expected to ensure effective security
management in line with Security Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures
and Oxfam’s Security Policy. You will report regularly to the ASAL
Coordinator through sitreps and progress reports and informally as
required. To be successful in this role, you will, you will have a minimum
of a first degree in social sciences, coupled with in-depth experience of
managing development and/or humanitarian projects.
- Exposure
to the NGO working environment is essential. You will have proven
leadership and management skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate
and delegate effectively within a diverse, committed and motivated team
and ability to work independently as required.
- Proven
ability to analyse complex external contexts, monitor change and translate
into appropriate planning and action in line with a good understanding of
Disaster Risk Reduction, and when necessary, ensuring appropriate application
of standards in humanitarian response is essential.
- You
will demonstrate the ability to identify and implement opportunities for
innovation.
- Equally
important is your diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills and
ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Officer
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed Term 4 months; National Level D1
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed Term 4 months; National Level D1
- The
Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Officer will serve as Oxfam Kenya
Humanitarian Advocacy and communication lead and will be expected to lead
on developing and delivering Oxfam’s humanitarian related policy analysis,
strategy and messages.
- The
post holder will engage in networking activities; building relationships
with Nairobi based humanitarian agencies and in the field to continually
inform, challenge, and improve advocacy messaging and tactics.
- S/he
will undertake advocacy and lobbying as required with incountry
organizations such as the Government of Kenya, the UN, donors and
embassies, support the Country Director, Policy & Advocacy Advisor,
the ASAL co-ordinator, in their representational roles as well as ensure
that the advocacy and communication work on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
and humanitarian issues is coherent and supports the strategic goals of the
team.
- The
incumbent of this position will be expected to support the development and
implementation of humanitarian media and communication strategy as well as
undertake and commission policy research as appropriate and agreed with
line manager.
- To
be successful in this role, you will have a university education in
political science, international law, international development,
communications or an equivalent qualification, experience in emergency
situations with a demonstrated understanding of context, dilemmas,
challenges and ways of working, have a track record in advocacy management
coupled with experience in influencing government, donors, and other
organisations through representation and/or advocacy, especially national
governments and multilateral bodies such as the United Nations.
- You
will be expected to have a strong understanding of humanitarian principles
and international humanitarian law, experience in communication and media
engagement work, as well as experience in adopting different ways of working
in challenging contexts for advocacy.
Programme Officer -
Climate Change
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Open Ended; National Level D1
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Open Ended; National Level D1
- The
Climate Change Officer will coordinate technical support in the
implementation of climate change related disasters in programs, which
reflects Oxfam’s poverty, gender and rights based focus, linking work with
other organisations.
- The
post holder will work closely with and support Kenya Programme and it’s
partners on climate change in line with the Programme’s strategic
direction.
- You
will ensure that Oxfam’s climate change response in Kenya is informed by
and supports existing good practices; contributes to Oxfam International’s
global initiatives to climate change and improves Oxfam’s global advocacy
alliance building around climate change.
- You
will manage information documentation and dissemination for learning
within and without the programme.
- To
be successful in this role you will have a degree in social science,
environmental sciences or other development related field, with proven
effective work experience in climate change work coupled with extensive
experience in advocacy and networking.
- You
will have strong analytical skills; competence in participatory learning
and action approaches.
- Exposure
to the NGO working environment is essential.
- You
will be required to have well developed interpersonal and team skills,
good written and spoken English as well as be organised and able to keep
clear and concise records.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd March 2012.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd March 2012.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization