Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016
VACANCY : PROJECT MANAGER
BUTEMBO, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Type de contrat : 1 Year Fixed term
Salary : From £22,981 Net per annum. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in relation to employment with Oxfam
An expert in project Management with sound experience in management and strategy in Emergency Response
Background
DRC is one of the largest, poorest, and most complex countries in Africa, and protection problems across the conflict ridden east of DRC are acute – including in more transitional areas where those who ought to protect are too often amongst the aggressors. Oxfam’s DRC programme is one of our biggest, including WASH, food security and protection emergency aid;
The role will:
Provide leadership to the programme to develop a strategy for protection; Work with programme director, protection team and other colleagues to facilitate strategic discussions; Consolidate and analyse context information, research and learning into the strategy, Organise internal and external meetings, Provide technical and analytical input into key discussions around protection, governance and fragile states; Work with team and programme director to explore links between protection, livelihoods and resilience; Provide technical support and backstopping to Provincial Programme Managers in ensuring implementation of project activities and managing partnerships; Join/support PMs in the analysis and contextualization of protection issues in North and South Kivu and share analysis with Programme and Advocacy & Media Teams; Maintain a country protection analysis linking on-the-ground developments with wider National issues and events (including protection assessments where appropriate); Technical support on protection mainstreaming to WASH teams with the WASH coordinator
The Person
To achieve this you will need to have Previous project management experience ; Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability and experience of high-level strategic discussions ; Good understanding of security and development debates and theories as well as a good understanding of gender dimensions to security and livelihoods; Experience working in the region on similar work and good understanding of DRC; Track record of M&E work and documentation of knowledge; Track record of high performance and ability to deliver in high pressure environments ; Understanding of gender in development and in conflict; Experience of working with UN agencies, government bodies and ability to build coalitions and gain consensus ; Strong interpersonal skills including good team work ; Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally, strong English and French skills; Sympathy with the aim of Oxfam to end poverty and suffering; Knowledge of humanitarian and development programming
How to apply:
This is an opportunity for an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. Reference INT02837
Or send your application through hrgoma@oxfam.org.uk
Closing date: 30 September 2016
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