Project Manager Job Vacancy

Project Manager
 
Based: Somaliland and Puntland
 
One year fulltime with extension possibility
 
Oxfam is looking for an outstanding individual who can offer management support and delivery of an EC funded project on support to Artisanal Fisheries and Coastal Management in Somaliland and Puntland.


The Role: 
  • To take responsibility for planning, coordination and implementation of EC’s project on Public and private sector institutional capacity building and strengthening; 
  • Overseeing the work of partner staff and technical experts at the ministries; 
  • Represent Oxfam during relevant meetings and liaise with government officials, donors, NGOs and UN bodies to co-ordinate Oxfam’s work; 
  • Programme monitoring, evaluation and documentation and supporting local partners in M&E; 
  • Ensure adherence to financial reporting schedule as per agreement with donor(s) by both Oxfam and partners; 
  • Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity, in all aspects of Oxfam’s work; 
  • advocacy for good practices with key stakeholders.
The Person:
  • 5 years minimum experience in managing development programmes;
  • Master’s qualification in related area (livelihoods, economics, development studies, law etc); 
  • Knowledge of humanitarian work within an international organisation; 
  • Experience in fisheries sector or Institutional capacity-building of Government institutions highly desirable; 
  • Advocacy and policy review experience; 
  • experience of working in Puntland and Somaliland highly desirable; 
  • Proven team leadership experience; 
  • Commitment to equal opportunity with experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into programmes; 
  • Written and spoken English proficiency is essential- Somali language knowledge is desired.
How to apply:
 
If you have exceptional analytical, strategic planning, financial management and documentation skills and willingness to travel in difficult or insecure circumstances, this is the perfect job for you. 

Submit your application and detailing how your experience prepares you for the post to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk

The closing date: 9th October 2015. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.


Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.