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.
Oxfam Kenya is engaging in the great changes taking place in Kenya including the devolution of government, preparation for peaceful elections, the discovery of Oil in the Arid Lands and the expansion of informal urban settlements.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, Nairobi and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Program Manager - Dadaab Based
Contract: C2 National - Fixed term; 12 months
Reporting to the Humanitarian Coordinator, the Programme Manager will oversee the day to day planning and implementation of Oxfam’s refugee response programme and the host community support programme and ensure that project objectives are monitored and achieved. You will line manage the lead positions of WASH, Logistics, HR/Admin and Finance.
He/she will ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues and in particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the programme work, as well as support in proposal writing, reporting and fund raising for humanitarian work in programme areas coupled with financial monitoring of the programme.
The post holder represents Oxfam Dadaab refugee programme on broader humanitarian issues and liaise with other INGOs, LNGOs and UN agencies working in Dadaab and Kenya.
You will lead in the analysis of risks in the programme areas and feed in to Oxfam disaster preparedness plan, monitor emergency’s work progress and to recommend any major changes with clear recommendations.
You will be in-charge of staff security and safety at all times and report regularly to the Humanitarian Coordinator on programme issues including written brief situation report, monthly programme progress against objectives on the humanitarian and security context.
To be successful in this role, you should have at least a first degree in a relevant field from a recognised university with intense experience in emergency and development work, coupled with understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.
He/she should have experience with refugee programme, Kenyan and Somali culture and context with experience in capacity building and partnership approaches.
You will have excellent experience in proposal development, analytical and strategic planning skills, proven coordination, influencing and negotiation skills with diverse audiences. Willingness to travel at short notice, often in difficult circumstances is needed in this role.
Humanitarian Officer - Nairobi Based
Contract: D1 National - Fixed term; 12 months
Reporting to the Humanitarian Coordinator, this role represents Oxfam in coordination and planning meetings around humanitarian issues.
You will network with government departments, UN agencies and NGOs, making assessments of emergency situations and reporting with recommendations and proposals for Oxfam’s response.
The post holder will support Oxfam Kenya in rolling out its humanitarian commitments across its four strategic objectives – ASAL, Urban, Humanitarian, National Advocacy and Campaigns.
He/she will work with the country teams to ensure DRR/Resilience is incorporated into all programmes and that the practicalities of implementing the same are ‘disaster proofed’.
You will support the urban team in developing and implementing capacity building plans for partners as well as support the Humanitarian Coordinator in developing a preparedness & contingency plan for political violence scenarios around 2013 national elections, updating the humanitarian contingency plan based on lessons learnt from the 2011-12 drought response.
The role supports programme coordinators, their teams and partners to ensure mainstreaming of humanitarian disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation into all programmes.
To be successful in this role, you should have atleast a first degree in a relevant field from a recognised university coupled with indepth experience of humanitarian emergency work and an understanding of all relevant issues.
You will also have demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes and commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
He/she will be sensitive to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts, excellent written and spoken English is essential, coupled with the ability to work with minimum supervision to achieve targets.
Partnership & Civic Education Officer
Lodwar Based
Contract: D2 National - Fixed term; 6 months
Reporting to the Deputy Programme Manager, you will support the Turkana Integrated Programme and its partners in institutionalising Oil and Gas lobbying and advocacy strategy.
You will analyse the environment, land, indigenous community, oil and gas investors’ issues and provide technical advice to Turkana integrated programme on specific issues of concern for advocacy and lobby.
The post holder will be conducting capacity and strategic fit assessments, identifying strategic local partner(s) on oil and gas, build capacity of the identified local CSOs to engage in promotion of local people’s rights, changes in legal frameworks and equitable distribution of benefits.
He/she will work with local leaders to build their capacity for negotiating with companies and government officials over deployment plans and distribution of oil benefits, as well as for mitigating conflicts within communities and between ethnic groups.
You will ensure project deliverables are achieved on time and within approved budget. You will assist in the monitoring and control of the project budget and schedule in order to ensure that targets are met.
The post holder will manage and deliver project tasks within agreed timescales and reporting system status and deviations to the line manager.
He/she will support in coordination and networking of local linkages within the other counties in ASAL on human rights, environment, land oil and gas extractive industry stake holders.
To be successful in this role, you will have atleast a first degree in a relevant field i.e social sciences preferably in development, law, political science, public administration or environmental studies.
You will have in-depth experience in a Legal, Justice, International Relations and Human Rights environment coupled with knowledge in ecological advocacy, natural resource management/extractive industry.
You will also need to have a good understanding of the Turkana local context and sensitivity to cultural diversity, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and organise civil society on advocacy and lobbying in oil and gas extractive industry.
Excellent communication, presentation skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.
Resilience Officer
Nairobi Based
Contract: D1 National - Fixed term; 14 months
Reporting to the ASAL Coordinator, the Resilience Officer will ensure that proper communication from the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Technical Support Unit (TSU) consortium issues and agreements discussed at Nairobi level are transmitted to the project sites.
You will ensure that the Country Programme and Consortium staff have a good understanding about Community Management Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) methodology and proper application of all partners, as well as develop partnership relations with implementing partners.
The post holder will coordinate to ensure the development of a project strategy, plans and service agreements between Oxfam, the implementing partners and the donor within the overall programme framework.
He/she will encourage unique, innovative and experimental solutions to complex problems using judgement to manage risks to the program success, ensuring that gender is fully taken into account in all aspects of the program implementation.
You will manage project learning processes, produce relevant documentation and liaise effectively as well as maintain an understanding of national, regional and international policy debate and processes related to all components of the project.
To be successful in this role, you will have a degree in social sciences or other development related field coupled with in-depth understanding and experience of programming in humanitarian and/or development sector in particular on DRR, drought management or climate change adaptation.
You will also need an understanding and experience of working in a consortium and collaborating with the lead roles (i.e water lead) and as a partner, coupled with a proven record of designing, managing and reporting on complex programmes across dispersed locations and various implementing partners with the ability to develop and manage complex relationships and teams across a wide variety of actors, technical areas and cultures towards meeting targets on time and within budget.
You will also be sensitive to cultural differences and have the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural context.
Excellent communication skills in English (both spoken and written) are essential for this role.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post that you are applying for and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The closing date for these positions is on 10th October 2012.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
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