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Do you have a master’s degree in agriculture, Social Development & Sustainable Livelihoods, Agriculture economics, Crop Sciences, rural development, environmental management, or other relevant fields?

Do you have 10+ years of experience in development work, preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation; experiences in climate justice, disaster risk management, WASH, resilient education and resilient livelihoods programming preferred?

Are you knowledgeable of climate justice policy frameworks in Malawi and have experience in handling donor funded project especially with large grants?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam is looking for  DRR Technical Specialist - Climate Justice Bridging Project

To provide technical support in the delivery of the disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives of the “Climate Justice Bridging project, including the resilient education components of the project; and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The project is funded by the Scottish Government. At the local level, the project targets seven districts of Salima, Machinga, Phalombe, Zomba, Nneno, Chikwawa and Karonga, with national level policy engagement around climate justice.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Key Project Development, Management and Implementation:

• The DRR Technical Specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and resilient education initiatives of the “Climate Justice Bridging project with partners.
• Support partners in programme/project development through technical advice on DRR and resilient schools programming, including ensuring adherence to various Standard Operating Procedures.

Partnership Management:

• Facilitate setting up of systems and procedures for ensuring adherence partner adherence to DRR and resilient education related SOPs.

• Closely work with partners and the MEAL team to mutually agree on detailed operational plans, indicators and milestones for measuring achievements around DRR and resilient education initiatives in line with the Climate Justice Bridging project Results Framework and plans.

Resource Management:

• Manage Oxfam in Malawi’s various resources under custody of the DRR Technical Specialist.

Reporting and Work Programming:

• Make regular monitoring visits to partner organisations, institutions and project implementation sites to review progress of work and provide operational inputs and in particular to help to ensure that programme obligations for annual and monthly planning and reporting are properly met.
• Provide regular updates to the Programme Manager – Just Economies on internal and external environment affecting the projects / programmes.

Programme Quality and Learning:

• Take a lead role in developing DRR related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including on resilient education and ensure their implementation
• Work with the Project Coordinator and the MEAL team to ensure that the MEAL functions are effectively implemented in the delivery of the DRR and resilient education initiatives of the project.

Representation, Networking and Alliance Building:

• Represent the Just Economies Team at various external fora as directed by the Programme Manager – Just Economies

Funding and Donor Management:

• Ensure compliance with back donor requirements especially, timely submission of quality narrative reports;

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Knowledge & Experience:

A master’s degree in agriculture, Social Development & Sustainable Livelihoods, Agriculture economics, Crop Sciences, rural development, environmental management, or other relevant fields.

• 10+ years of experience in development work, preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation; experiences in climate justice, disaster risk management, WASH, resilient education and resilient livelihoods programming preferred.
• Be knowledgeable on promoting climate justice initiatives in Malawi
• Be knowledgeable of climate justice policy frameworks in Malawi
• Knowledge of relevant participatory programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices;
• Previous experience in handling donor funded project especially with large grants
• Understanding and appreciation of the impact of HIV & AIDS on the rural communities in Malawi as well as the importance of gender mainstreaming in all programming.
• Excellent listening, communication and writing skills. Fluent in English and Chichewa.
• Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through;
• Experience of and understanding of a “Rights Based Approach”;
• Proven knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and project management skills;
• A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility;
• High level of independence, able to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Strong experiences in advocacy and policy influencing, preferably within the climate justice sector

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

If you have any questions about this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk , making sure you include the job title of the role you're asking about.

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.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.