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 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
- 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.
- You
ensure appropriate capacities and standards are in place, maximising
Oxfam’s ability to respond to emergencies within the programme.
- You
ensure that this team is focussed on timely and quality delivery of
services to our growing programme.
- 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.
- 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,
- 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.
- You
have hands-on knowledge of at least two of the concerned support
functions.
- 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.
- You
will provide your team with direction, coaching, and support, while
keeping an overview and manage major risk issues.
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- You
will monitor the humanitarian needs in response to drought and inform and
advise on appropriate response or necessary change in strategy;
- 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,
- 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.
- You
will have in-depth practical experience with NGO in developing countries
in public health and links to appropriate water supply is essential.
- Experience
in structural engineering and or hydraulics is an added advantage.
- Assessment,
analytical and planning skills, with an ability to translate analysis into
recommendations for practical action, including proposal development is
required of you.
- 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
- 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.
- 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,
- You
will need a degree (or equivalent) in Livelihoods and Food Security,
natural resources management, Social Science or a relevant
specialism.
- 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.
- Along
with proven leadership skills and management, you will have the ability to
manage and support team members to develop their skills.
- 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