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world, without poverty. We support poor and marginalised people to stand up for their fundamental rights
and we hold the powerful, governments and businesses, to account.
We do so by supporting
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international and African policy standards, pledges and human rights
instruments.
Program Officer- Pan
Africa Program
National Position
Duty Station: Nairobi-Kenya
Purpose of the
function
Based on Oxfam Novib's
strategic plan and inter-Oxfam Pan Africa Framework, to further refine and
implement the organisations country policy and the one programme approach in
close cooperation with the local partners and the other Oxfams.
Main tasks of the
function
- Takes
initiatives to elaborate and implement the national policy priorities
within the Oxfam (Novib) policy. Signals opportunities for local
co-operation and (back-donor) financing that contribute to the goals of
Oxfam (Novib). Develops and maintains partnerships.
- Contributes
to the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual contract,
in cooperation with (inter)national organisations, to the development of
the strategic partner portfolio and the communication around this.
Provides for the appraisal of reports and registration in SAP.
- Initiates
and facilitates Knowledge & Information Management (KIM) with local
partners to strengthen the effectiveness and implementation of programmes
and lessons learned. Facilitates networks between partners and relevant
external actors like knowledge institutes, and initiates and facilitates
reports and any publications in this area.
- Identifies,
organises, facilitates if needed and monitors capacity building processes
for partners on relevant themes.
- Prepares,
in the framework of the project cycle of ON or requirements of the back
donor, documentation and correspondence (such as approvals, contracts,
letters of transfer, reminders and [standard] letters of rejection).
- Arranges
and monitors the (administrative) processes of the programmes and
externally funded projects, in line with ISO procedures and back donor
requirements; to signal deviations within the different processes and
remind the relevant staff members of this.
- Arranges
the processes, registration and filing of the documentation and
correspondence of the (core) processes, in line with applicable procedures
and with the help of the automation systems.
- Provides
secretarial, administrative and organisation support for the Oxfam Novib
Director of the Pan Africa programme.
Specific fields of attention
A. Strategic
development financing
The development and
management of the portfolio of local partners and projects:
- Submits
proposals for targets in the area of approvals, spending, specified by
counterpart and country level and/or by theme.
- Identifies
relevant local partners, within set frameworks; appraises, together with
the financial officer and any other programme officer, the project
proposals, the organisation and management capacities of local partners,
plans on result and makes proposals on the (way of) financing.
- Monitors
and evaluations the implementation of programmes by local partners,
retrieves and registers the results achieved. Records them in SAP. Discusses
relevant developments and the implementation and priorities within
programmes.
B. Institutional funding / project development
The development and
implementation of projects and programmes back-donors (could) finance:
- Writes
and develops a project plan, including the deployment of people, systems
and resources. Identifies potential donors.
- Assesses
partner organisations for Special Projects and any other projects in the
consortium framework.
- Implements
and monitors the agreements reached with the consortium or the
implementation partners, such that donor wishes and demands are fulfilled.
- Provides
proactively for communication and information transfer around the project
to (potential) donors, co-operation partners, head office and other
Oxfams.
C. Thematic and/or policy priorities
- Initiates
elaboration and implementation of thematic policy priorities within the
policy of Oxfam (Novib). Signals local and regional opportunities for
co-operation that contribute to the goals of Oxfam (Novib). Develops and
maintains partnerships.
- Takes
part in relevant Oxfam (Novib) working and project groups, primarily for
reasons of thematic knowledge, with input from partner organisations, and
is capable of fulfilling the role of project leader.
Required knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree in International Development, Project management.
- Experience
working at regional or pan-African level is preferred. Prior knowledge of
and experience with topics related to Economic Justice, Financing for
Development and/or Gender Justice would be an advantage.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and verbal and written communications skills. French
is strongly desired.
- Ability
to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and to meet deadline
- Good
report writing skills, strong writing and communication skills and
analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of learning, and capacity
development/transfer.
- Able to
take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability
to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro-active and timely manner.
- Solid understanding
and knowledge of socio-economic and development programming approach.
- Experience
in organizational analysis & partnership, grant management &
program Development.
- 3-5
Years of experiences in a similar position.
- Analytical
thinking skills and abilities to influence others.
- Experience
in developing, managing and monitoring development projects by NGOs,
Including multi-actor programs funded by external donors.
- Excellent
social skills and a team-player.
- Willingness
and ability to travel is essential.
This position is offered for one year with a possibility for
further renewal.
Application procedure
Applications (full
curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy.Heca@oxfamnovib.nl
Application deadline
is on Friday 8th March 2013 at 5:00PM.
ONLY short listed
candidates will be contacted.
