Oxfam’s
Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow
onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam
Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities
that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for
long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam Kenya is engaging in the great changes taking place in Kenya including
the devolution of government, preparation for peaceful elections, the discovery
of Oil in the Arid Lands and the expansion of informal urban settlements.
Oxfam
in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, in
Nairobi and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi
stakeholder fora.
To
this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
National Program Coordinator
Ref: INT 5324
Location:
Nairobi:
Contract: C1 Global
Salary
Range:
£ 24,245- £ 30,853 Net (After Tax) P.A.;
Submission
Deadline: 24th
August 2012
This
is a strategic leadership role in the implementation of Oxfam Kenya’s exciting
strategic plan.
Reporting
to the Country Director, the National Program Coordinator will provide
strategic leadership to the National Pillars team (Campaigns and Advocacy,
Governance, Peace Building and Climate Change Adaptation) and 6 months (+)
cover of the Urban Program ensuring these programs grow to fulfil their
influence and potential within the Oxfam Kenya programme.
This
will include helping to ensure the financial viability of these programmes,
including donor liaison, oversight contractual management and identifying
opportunities to strengthen the donor portfolio for the programmes to enable
them, grow in size and long term budget security, diversify their funding and
maximise integration with and support to Kenyan institutions from Government,
Civil Society and Private Sector.
The
NPC will manage 3 national advisors, ensuring they maximise their contribution
to the quality and development of the broader Kenya and regional programme.
The
post holder will ensure that Oxfam Kenya follows a one-programme approach,
support the Kenya Advocacy Advisor in developing and implementing of the Kenya
campaign strategy and individual campaigns, develop an enabling environment for
the Urban Programme to progress from its pilot phase to a leader in its field
both within Oxfam’s Global work and in Kenya.
S/he
will ensure programme quality, compliance with established policies and
procedures and contribute directly to Oxfam GB’s strategies and operational
plans and that the programme is regularly monitored, reviewed, evaluated and
that learning is documented and shared to stakeholders (internal and external).
S/he
will work with the Humanitarian coordinator to ensure Oxfam is increasingly
able to respond to all slow and rapid onset disasters, ensuring timely and
appropriate response.
To
be considered for this position, you will possesses a bachelor’s degree in a
relevant field, have substantial international experience of managing advocacy
and/or humanitarian and development programmes of a significant size, have
proven fundraising skills and demonstrate high-level strategic, analytical and
conceptual ability.
You
will demonstrate a record of delivering strategic chance within specific
timeframes and experience of integrating gender and diversity into programme
work.
You
will have an ability to respond to and identify opportunities arising from
events and longer term trends and experience of proposal writing and donor
reporting, budgeting and performance management.
Market Based Livelihoods Advisor – Kenya
Ref INT 5625
Location: Nairobi
Contract:
C2
Global
Salary
Range: £
20,619- £ 27,642 Net (after tax) p.a.;
Submission Deadline: 24th August 2012
Reporting
to the ASAL Programme Coordinator, the Market Based Livelihoods Advisor will
work with field program teams in carrying out market and livelihood assessments
in Kenya and advise on appropriate market based livelihood programming.
He/she
will be involved in conducting general mapping of the relationship between
markets and outlining their relationship with Oxfam Kenya programme areas, lead
consultants on value chain analysis on the market systems, conduct
comprehensive stakeholders analysis highlighting power relations/risk to market
relations & value chains as well as identifying key strategies to use
markets /cope/adapt to differing levels of shocks.
The
post holder will assist programme managers in writing proposals for market
based livelihood programming which have an income and food security component
as well as prepare regular reports and summaries of work and recommendations to
managers and advisors.
S/he
will ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to
community needs and gender issues, in particular to promote the full and equal
participation of women in all aspects of the work.
The
post holder will also contribute to the development of private sector linkages
and approaches in at least three main identified commodities and contribute to
Facilitate / develop linkages and strengthening the capacity of key private
business service providers that contribute towards strengthening identified
commodities in the value chain and improving the participation of poor women
and men.
To
be considered for this position, you will possess a master’s degree in
Agriculture economics or related field and knowledge and experience in market
based livelihood interventions.
You
will have significant experience, of which a substantial part should involve
market based livelihood work, market mapping, value chain development
approaches, private sector engagements, business development and food security
work.
You
also be required to have proven practical experience in two or more of the
following: private sector engagements, business services development, markets
and livelihood assessment / surveys.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability &
Learning (MEAL) Officer
Location:
Nairobi;
Contract:
D1
National - (Entry Level Salary Kshs 168,462)
Submission
Deadline: 17th
August 2012
Reporting
to the MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Officer will support in establishing and
managing the monitoring and evaluation system for an ECHO funded Consortium of
6 international Organisations.
The
MEAL officer will work closely with the consortium partners to ensure
accountability to beneficiaries and learning from programme implementation
which will include supporting and working closely with the consortium partners
to establish standardised accountability systems, facilitating monitoring
reviews and project impact documentation.
H/she
will support partners in monthly reporting, compiling consortium progress
monitoring reports and participate in Technical Support Unit meetings.
The
post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of a programme database,
data analysis and support donor reporting.
S/he
will be the focal point for MEAL issues in the programme support unit and will
work closely with the Consortium Lead to ensure programme quality by supporting
field teams (through field visits), training on aspects of MEAL and reporting
on programme impact.
The
incumbent will design monitoring tools, reporting templates, track progress
against programme indicators and support evaluation processes at agreed
programme timelines.
To
be considered for this position, you will possess a minimum of Bachelor’s
Degree in International Development, Project Management, Disaster Management or
Statistics from a recognised University or closely related fields.
You
must also have demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation,
accountability and learning and possess at least 5 years of direct, “hands-on”
working experience in building and operating monitoring and evaluation of
projects/programs implemented in ASAL regions preferably working in consortium.
To
apply
If
you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV
detailing your experience for the post that you are applying for and including
daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line
managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title and the reference number
of the position you are applying for in the subject line by the dates specified
above.
For
candidates responding to the National Program Coordinator and Market Based
Livelihoods Advisor positions, you can also apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
quoting the reference number of the position.
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
Disclaimer
Oxfam
is an equal opportunity employer.
You
are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.
Oxfam
does not conduct recruitments through agents
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