FEMINIST LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

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

The Role:

This position is expected to deliver the following results:

  • Effective managing of sub-grants to different small and medium projects undertaken by Women Rights Organizations (WRO), CBOs and CSOs
  • Strengthen Capacity of WROs, CBOs and CSOs on organizational development as well as thematic issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Track the results of the small and medium grant projects and explore scope to scale up

What we are looking for:

A confident, motivated, and self-organized feminist professional with proven background of working on similar context who:

  • Will take multiple project implementation responsibilities along with budget management
  • Works corporately across the programme team from a technical aspect and with systems team limited to project management
  • Will have high level of problem-solving skill to deliver projects within agreed timeframe, given the context of many external constraints i.e. COVID 19, shrinking landscape for CSOs etc.
  • Will have good influencing skill to deliver projects’ influencing agenda with government
  • Will have skill to conceptualization innovation linked with strengthening feminist movements, feminist localisation, strengthening capacity of WROs, CBOs, CSOs based on existing data gaps and/or evidences
  • This role has good internal and moderate external impact
  • Post graduate qualification related with business and financial management or social sciences
  • Demonstrated experiences of sub-grants management and project cycle management (preferably with 10+ grants at a time)
  • Demonstrated experience of monitoring & evaluation
  • Demonstrated experience of coordinating capacity building processes, coaching and mentoring
  • Proven knowledge of computerized systems and preferably experience of working with computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to develop close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and mobilize support for capacity building and project implementation
  • Strong communication skills in English and Bangla including the ability to deliver complex and technical messages in simple terms
  • Ability to write high quality reports in English
  • Experience of and proven ability to build, sustain, advocate and manage strong partnerships and mobilize grassroots feminist organizations
  • Advanced competency in Microsoft Office 365 and PeopleSoft systems
  • Good understanding of various donor requirements (especially European Union)
  • A track record of maintaining timely delivery of reports and deliverables

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 and other fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location:
Dhaka, Bangladesh,

Job Type:
Fixed Term

Salary:
BDT. 17,22,303 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 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. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 INT7563 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.

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Application deadline: 23 July 2021

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.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.