Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 04 Oct 2015
Country Programmes Manager
Oxfam in Democratic Republic Of Congo.
Location: Kinshasa
Oxfam works in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the 1960s. This is one of the largest Oxfam programmes in the World. Oxfam works in the areas of Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Protection, Gender, Governance and Humanitarian response. The programme is developed in the East in a context of conflict and in the West in a context of stability and deep poverty. Despite challenges Oxfam envisions to apply in DRC a Rights Based Approach on its programmes in DRC
The role
Reporting to the Oxfam International Country Director and managing a technical and functional team you will be responsible for the design and sustainable funding of high level rights-based development programmes in DRC. You will also lead Oxfam’s efforts in DRC to strengthen programme quality, learning and accountability. As a member of the Country leadership Team you’ll have a key role to play in the development and success of an integrated One Oxfam approach to operations and programmes in the DRC.
The Person
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and in French to motivate, influence, and negotiate; to succeed you will need to be flexible, ambitious, creative, determined and ready for the challenge. You must have experience in roles of similar demands and responsibilities, ideally in an African context, and bring with you a wide range of skills, ranging from excellent people and financial management skills to strong strategic and operational decision making ability.
The rewards
Accompanied position based in Kinshasa with attractive international benefits package, your salary will be paid net (Oxfam will meet your tax and social security liabilities in relation to this employment). The mentioned starting salary (£30,647) will be negotiable based on your experience, internal equity and budget affordability. In addition there is an attractive benefits package including pension, medical and other insurances, good benefits for internationally relocated staff and an additional allowance of £6,000 net per annum
How to apply:
To apply
This is an opportunity for an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF INT.**1815**
Closing date: 04 October 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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