RURAL MANAGER

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Our Team :

Economic Justice Resilience programme team of Oxfam in Bangladesh works with a goal that the most marginalised women and men will have increased their income and livelihood security and will be more resilient to climatic and economic shocks and stresses. Rural resilience project team is a sub-team of Economic Justice Resilience programme team responsible for delivering Oxfam’s flagship project in Bangladesh REECALL 2021 (‘REE-CALL’ stands for Resilience through Economic Empowerment, Climate Adaptation, Leadership and Learning and REECALL 2021 is the second phase of REE-CALL focusing on Economic Justice, Women Empowerment, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Active Citizenship and Knowledge Management.

The Role:

The RURAL MANAGER will be the key responsible person to Design, develop and deliver Rural Resilience programme REECALL 2021 in line with ‘Oxfam One Program’ approach to contribute to ‘Oxfam Bangladesh Program’ and integrate Rural Resilience Programme to broader Economic Justice and Resilience theme of Oxfam in Bangladesh.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in development studies, economics, public policy, agriculture, business studies, disaster management or related field of social science
• In-depth knowledge and understanding on rural resilience programme
• At least 5 years working experience in rural programmes at national and international NGOs or relevant organisations
• In-depth understanding on thematic areas on economic justice and women empowerment, DRR and Climate Action, Active citizenship and knowledge management
• Wider knowledge on programme alignment with 7th five-year plan of Bangladesh, SDGs, Sandai framework and other national and global policy instruments
• Experience on program, project and Partnership Management
• Strong ability and proven track record on program design, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrates ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation
• Demonstrable people and budget management skills
• Clear knowledge and understanding about the national and international process of women’s movement which preserving and protecting women rights and entitlements
• Good communication, facilitation and representation skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation
• Experience in providing advisory support to both senior managers and programme staff and good ability to facilitate learning and knowledge management
• Proven ability to develop and manage institutional relationships and policy advocacy works at national and local level
• Strong understanding of gender and HIV/AIDs issues and experience in integrating these into programme practice
• Demonstrable matrix management skills
• Behavioural role model for peers and fellow team members
• The ability to adapt to different cultures
• Experience of working in insecure environments and of implementing security policies

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Bangladesh Country Programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh, Job Type: Fixed Term (02 year)

Salary : BDT.  1,722,303 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

[Only Bangladeshi National are eligible to apply]

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

How to apply:

• Go to: for external applicants:
  https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
• For internal applicants:
  https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT5627 complete the online application process
• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert. 

Application deadline: 30 May 2019

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About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.