Humanitarian Action Programme Manager

Intermón Oxfam (IO) works with and for disadvantaged people and, as part of a wider global movement, aims to eradicate injustice and poverty and to ensure that all human beings can fully exercise their rights and enjoy a dignified life . Would you like to join our team?

Responsibilities

• Design and formulate the country management, the development of the Humanitarian Action strategy, as well as the preparation, mitigation and response plan of Intermon Oxfam itself and as part of Oxfam International.
• Design, implement and maintain the efficient planning, management, assessment and formulation of the program.
• Guarantee the definition and implementation of an efficient system of monitoring and evaluation for the different humanitarian initiatives carried out directly or through local partners.
• Define and coordinate a capacity building plan for Intermon Oxfam staff and partners in Mozambique, in coherence with the general IO program for strengthening humanitarian capacity of the country team in IO.
• Coordinate a humanitarian response in case of crisis, with support of Intermón Oxfam Humanitarian Department in Barcelona HQ.
• Provide detailed and updated analysis of the humanitarian context in Mozambique and changes in the situation through the gathering of information and coordination with other humanitarian stakeholders.
• Participate in work together with other Oxfams.
• Manage staff, and financial and logistical resources.
• Control and guarantee compliance with co-funders' requirements.
• Assure and control the quality of narrative and financial local and donor reports.
• Represent the organization in different forums, local and other external actors on Humanitarian Matters.

Skills and Competencies

• University degree, preferably in a subject related to humanitarian assistance.
• Three years experience in a similar position, two of which should have been in a position of management.
• Work experience with local counterparts, local and/or international NGO, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of the formulation, follow-up and evaluation of cooperation projects and Humanitarian Action programs with vulnerable communities.
• Proven knowledge of the socio-political context of Mozambique, or the eastern and southern African context, will be advantageous.
• Team working and multicultural team coordination experience.
• Proven ability to run projects with a result orientated approach and decision making.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of and attention to gender issues within humanitarian programs.
• Planning, management and organization skills.
• Proficiency in writing and speaking in both English and Portuguese (we also accept candidates with fluent Spanish instead of Portuguese).
• Computer skills (MS Office, Internet, Email).
• Driving licence, availability to travel and willing to work in isolated environments.

Benefits and Conditions

Contract of employment: 2 years.

Salary: According to Intermón Oxfam's country salary scale.

Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance, as well as children's benefits.

Holidays: According to the working calendar in the country.

Location: IO country office in Maputo (Mozambique).

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CV/resume by email to: humanitarianstaff@intermonoxfam.org or via post to: Intermón Oxfam - Área de Recursos Humanos, C/ Roger de Llúria, 15, 08010 Barcelona (Spain), indicating the reference 'Ref: 104/08-09 - RPAH Mozambique'

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 20 days of the closing date.