REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR – HECA
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term
Background
Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Tanzania. The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and provides leadership and strategic support to the Oxfam country programmes.
The role
Reporting to the Regional Director and managing the HECA Emergency Response Team, Regional Public Health Advisor and Regional Food and Security Coordinator, you will work across the confederation affiliates in the Region to lead on humanitarian and preparedness response through outstanding leadership. You will manage the development of the Oxfam International Regional Humanitarian Unit by working closely with all concerned affiliates to mobilise support and resources in line with ‘Vision 2020’. You will represent Oxfam in key regional humanitarian forums with the GoV, UN and other international agencies. Working closely with Human Resources, you will support the humanitarian structure and be in charge of the humanitarian team. Developing countries humanitarian capacities will be an essential aspect of your remit, including preparing investment and preparedness plans, provision of research and data analysis tools and the development of policy and advocacy strategy and content. You will ensure that our humanitarian work in the region is aligned to relevant policy commitments and minimum standards as you define and build the Oxfam International Regional Humanitarian Unit.
The Person
To succeed in this role you will have:
Significant experience and a track record of exceptional leadership in managing humanitarian response work in a range of environments including field level management and demonstrable abilities in crisis management and coordination of rapid humanitarian response
Proven ability to think strategically, undertake gender analysis in humanitarian response and a clear understanding of gender issues in humanitarian environment
Definite financial management aptitude, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to train and coach as well as demonstrable fluency in English and a major language of the region (particularly French)
Commitment to values of inclusiveness, empowerment, accountability and gender equality
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience. We will meet the tax and social security liabilities relating to your Oxfam employment. You will also receive competitive benefits specific to your contract. These will include annual leave, pension, medical coverage, life insurance, flights home and accommodation. This is one opportunity that will offer vast scope, potential and personal satisfaction together with a truly life-changing experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF. INT1992. The advert closes on 16 December 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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