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OXFAM Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

OXFAM Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

OXFAM Uganda looking for “Humanitarian Program Manager”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 16, 2023.

Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International. Founded at 17 Broad Street, Oxford, as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief by a group of Quakers, social activists, and Oxford academics in 1942 and registered in accordance with UK law in 1943, the original committee was a group of concerned citizens, including Henry Gillett (a prominent local Quaker), Theodore Richard Milford, Gilbert Murray and his wife Mary, Cecil Jackson-Cole, and Alan Pim.

OXFAM Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs 2023

The OXFAM has published a job vacancy announcement on August 02, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Humanitarian Program Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter OXFAM
Position Humanitarian Program Manager
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum One years
Application Deadline August 16, 2023

OXFAM Job Vacancy 2023

Key Responsibilities

Humanitarian thought leadership

  • Provide thought leadership on the Humanterian Preparednes and response thematic area, staying up to date with the latest thinking, undertake/lead hazard, vulnerability and capacity as well as emergency needs assessments and resilience research; and spend time in reflective consideration to develop a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian work and how this contributes to addressing inequality and injustice in Uganda.
  • Ensure planning and delivery of an impactful partner led humanitarian program that contributes to the principle of one program and Nexus programming in Uganda, seeking synergy with the other themes (Resilient livelihoods; Governance & accountability, Gender Justice and Women’s Rights ) and addressing women’s and other vulnerable person’s rights
  • Work with DRR/CCA and other humanitarian related coalitions and networks to influence national, regional and international Actors’ policies and practices on resilience, climate change and humanitarian work.  This will involve adopting a strategic, proactive perspective to save life and ensure sustainable change.
  • Provide technical and guidance and support to the LHL & Policy Influencing Coordinator on shaping the LHL agenda for Oxfam in Uganda
  • Gather evidence to feed into the Oxfam regional and global ‘saving lives work, Rights in Crisis (RiC) Campaign including influencing regional actors to secure peace and security in the region.

Position in Organization:

  • Annual Salary and Benefits – As per Oxfam Novib Policy provisions
  • Internal Job Grade – C1 (National)
  • Contract type – Fixed Term (contract length – 12 months)
  • Reporting to – Head of Programs & Influencing
  • Staff reporting to this post – WASH Coordinator, DRM Coordinator, National EFSVL Coordinator, Area Managers, Peace Building Coordinator, Local Humanitarian Leadership (LHL) and Policy Influencing Coordinator

Qualification:

  • A Master’s Degree in a relevant field including Social Work & Social Administration, Public Health, Comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing  humanitarian and resilience programs in  the field of WASH, Food security and livelihoods (EFSVL) and Protection, with solid understanding of the relevant issues derived from field practice
  • Strong emergency program management knowledge with ability to ensure consistent quality against international humanitarian and Oxfam standards
  • Knowledge on Early Warning Systems (EWS) based on sound local and global contextual analysis and international benchmarks
  • A thorough understanding of Ugandan Political Context and the Government Policies on Disaster Preparedness and Response as well as DRR and Climate Change Adaptation strategies. Additionally, a good knowledge of the functionality of relevant disaster management structures and other key Institutions at national and sub-national levels
  • Commitment to and good knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership approach across the spectrum of Oxfam’s work, including innovative approaches to influence humanitarian actions
  • Coordination and facilitation of advocacy and campaign strategies and plans development and successfully achieving external impact and change. Reasonable experience in undertaking media presentations
  • Good knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial management skills, with experience of project budgeting and control of financial risks
  • Proven humanitarian program management experience of over 10 years at a strategic and operational levels in a complex environment involving provision of  clarity and focus of vision and impact and decision making and the delivery of agreed results
  • Political alertness to changes in the humanitarian context with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and personal gravitas to gain respect and build and maintain strong, credible relationships, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Sufficient exposure to the development and implementation of early warning systems (EWS) and coordination with relevant Government structures on disaster management.
  • Strong organisational and personal management skills
  • Excellent personal communication skills
  • A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility

How to Apply OXFAM Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job/Kampala-%28UGA_KAM%29-Humanitarian-Program-Manager/965021701/

The Closing Date: August 16, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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