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 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. To this end, we are
seeking to fill the following positions:
Field Operations Manager
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed Term, 8 months; National Level C2
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months; National Level D1
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Open ended ; National Level D1
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 and apply online at
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
Oxfam Kenya 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.
Field Operations Manager
REF INT5368
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed Term, 8 months; National Level C2
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Reporting to the Programme Coordinator in Turkana, your job is
no less than to make Oxfam’s emergency response programme work. Without
Logistics, Human Resources, Finance, Administration, and Information
Technology, the best programme plans cannot succeed. You provide strategic
leadership to a team of qualified managers responsible for programme - level
support services.
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You ensure appropriate capacities and standards are in place,
maximising Oxfam’s ability to respond to emergencies within the
programme.
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You ensure that this team is focussed on timely and quality
delivery of services to our growing programme.
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At the same time, you carry as the supervising manager the
overall responsibility of ensuring consistency and compliance with Oxfam GB
policies and procedures, as well as with local laws and regulations.
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You are responsible for minimizing legal, financial and brand
risks across your departments. This will include liaising effectively with the
Programme Coordinator as well as with our country Office in Nairobi.
To be successful in this role,
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You need a degree in a relevant field and/or – most importantly
– several years of field experience in support services up to the level of
Assistant/Deputy Programme Coordinator.
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You have hands-on knowledge of at least two of the concerned
support functions.
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You know that effective business support is the foundation upon
which the programme stands, that’s why you bring with you a good understanding
of how each of the departments work.
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You will provide your team with direction, coaching, and
support, while keeping an overview and manage major risk issues.
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Your analytical capacities are outstanding, and you must be able
to communicate effectively to different audiences in Swahili and English both
verbally and in written form.
Public Health Engineer
Team Leader – REF INT5369
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months; National Level D1
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As the Team leader for Oxfam GB’s Public Health Engineering
activities in Turkana, you will coordinate and provide technical support to
District Water Office and other International Non-Governmental Organisations
(INGOs) involved in WASH.
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You will design and implement activities in a participatory
manner maximizing community involvement and ownership, ensuring Oxfam’s
activities fit within the legislative framework of Kenya (2002 Water Act, 1999
Environmental Management and Coordination Act)
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You will monitor the humanitarian needs in response to drought
and inform and advise on appropriate response or necessary change in
strategy;
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ensure minimum standards of technical quality in all engineering
activities and interventions, ensure the development and use of tools to
effectively monitor progress against activities, support procurement and
logistics planning in relation to Bill of Quantities and the requirements of
the donor.
To be successful in this role,
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You will need a degree in civil engineering or water engineering
from a recognised university with experience in public health and hygiene
promotion interventions in emergency situation especially in drought
context.
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You will have in-depth practical experience with NGO in
developing countries in public health and links to appropriate water supply is
essential.
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Experience in structural engineering and or hydraulics is an
added advantage.
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Assessment, analytical and planning skills, with an ability to
translate analysis into recommendations for practical action, including
proposal development is required of you.
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Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing
needs will be an added advantage.
Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader
REF INT5371
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Open ended ; National Level D1
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You will be responsible for ensuring coherent and effective
delivery of Oxfam’s food security and livelihoods programme work in Turkana.
This will involve the direct management of projects and project staff including
planning, efficient use of resources, maintaining synergies across projects,
reporting and learning.
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A significant contribution into proposal and broader strategic
development is anticipated while representational functions will be delegated
as required. In addition you will participate in the monitoring, analysis and
management of security.
To be successful in this role,
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You will need a degree (or equivalent) in Livelihoods and Food
Security, natural resources management, Social Science or a relevant
specialism.
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You will have proven practical experience and understanding of
the technical competencies required in livelihoods and food security related
issues in humanitarian and development contexts in the ASALs.
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Along with proven leadership skills and management, you will
have the ability to manage and support team members to develop their skills.
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You’re a dynamic and creative team individual, with demonstrable
experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into programme work.
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 and apply online at
using the REF for the position you are applying for, by 04 May
2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization