Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 29 Feb 2016
Country Programmes Manager
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo
With around 230 staff and a budget of £14 million, the DRC is Oxfam’s largest programme in Horn and East Africa Region.
Whilst maintaining an effective humanitarian response capacity is still of primary importance, we are looking to move the focus of our long-term programming to address issue of development through a specific focus on governance, essential services, security and livelihoods.
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.
The design and management of the programmes will be done in close collaboration with Provincial Coordinators.
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 (£31,413) 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 £6,500 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.2220
Closing date: 29 February 2016
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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