Localisation/ELNHA II – Project Manager

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

Our Team:

The Campaigns Team is a dynamic team of policy, media and comms working on the Rohingya Response in Bangladesh. The team works in coordination with country Policy Advocacy Campaign and Communication team as well as with Regional and Global program to define advocacy influencing and campaign strategy to improve the lives of Rohingya refugees and the host community in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

The Role:

Responsible for leading, strategically influencing, effectively planning, supervising, coordinating, and facilitating scale up of the localisation agenda for humanitarian preparedness and response  working closely with partners, CSOs/CBOs, government actors, UN, INGOs and the private sector. The job entails building and maintaining an effective team and suitable enabling environment for delivery of project results in close link with the Oxfam Country Strategy, and the Global project outcomes.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced influencer and  manager who has a passion for raising the voices of local and national actors to address the needs of the communities living in crisis. You will be a creative self-starter who has proven experience in advocating and strategically identifying spaces and actors to push an agenda at national level. You will also have experience guiding and managing a project team.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:  

Essential

• A Master’s Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Management or related discipline 
• At least 5 years’ experience in humanitarian and/or development field on policy influencing, strategic planning and Project Management work at regional or National level with substantial working experience in International NGOs at management level
• Experience in managing national advocacy projects engaging different stakeholders, including local and national governments, CSO networks and consortia, and national and international NGOs and donors;
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with proven ability to build relationship with a diverse range of local, national and global stakeholders
• Proven people management skills, with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, supporting and coaching individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, meet deadlines and hold self and others to account
• Experience working in the development and/ or humanitarian sector and with vulnerable communities;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long distance working relationships across time zones;  

Desirable

• Knowledge on the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
• Experience in development and/ or humanitarian system in Bangladesh
• Experiences in fund raising.
• Commitment to and vision to push the localisation agenda
• Familiar with team building

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 Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Job Type: Temporary Fixed Term (1 Year 8 Months

Salary: BDT.  17,22,303 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefit

[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 INT5459 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: 04 August 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.