Deputy Area manager

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

Our Team :

Oxfam in Bangladesh is currently managing a large-scale response aiming at ensuring that 250,000 people can access life-saving, gender-sensitive WASH, Food Security and protection services. Oxfam has been implementing programmes in Bangladesh since 1971.The current set-up of the emergency response includes a district office for response programme management and coordination at Cox’s Bazar district with a team of over 50 staff, and two sub-implementing offices in Ukia and Teknaf with total of over 100 staff.

The Role:

To assist the Area Manager in representing, managing and ensuring effective implementation of Oxfam’s Rohingya Refugee Response in Ukhiya camp. (S)he assists ensuring that policies are implemented and strategies are adjusted according to the local context, key standards of reporting, programme quality and accountability are met, and that there is adequate integration of various programmes (WASH, Food Security and Protection). The post holder will deputize and work alongside the Ukhiya Area Manager.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic person who manages a team of Team Leaders, Senior Officer at field level to implement a large scale humanitarian response programme. S(he) should have capacity to deliver intended programmes outcomes and quality, reporting, leadership and team management.

Essential

• A proven record of minimum 5 years of experience of managing complex emergencies in a variety of settings – particularly WASH, EFSL/livelihoods, Gender, Protection programming.
  
• A proven record of effective and complex management including managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This includes proven financial management skills, understanding of complex organizational policies and operational procedures.
  
• A proven record and commitment in advancing safe programming.
  
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and negotiation skills. The ability to remain calm whilst deal with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English and at least one local language) and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
  
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work
  
• Diplomacy, tact, negotiation skills and an excellent sense of humour.
  
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to create effective teams and work with external actors in a range of contexts.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oxfam policies, procedures and systems
  
• Previous humanitarian work experience in refugee camps

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 Rohingya refugee response programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

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 INT5691, 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: 29 June 2019

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.