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TEAM PURPOSE:

The conflict in Yemen has destroyed food security and livelihoods of many Yemenis. Food insecurity and malnutrition is currently affecting more than 20 million people, of which nearly 10 million are severely food insecure, with seven million malnourished cases. Food insecurity and malnutrition are more prevalent in areas with active conflict in Hajjah Governorate where Oxfam is Currently responding to the crisis

Since the scalation of the conflict in 2015 Oxfam has scaled up its emergency food security and livelihoods assistance in those active conflict areas to improve the food and livelihoods security of the most vulnerable women, men, girls and boys. The main objective is to save lives and build resiliency of the most vulnerable Yemenis. Oxfam pursues a cash-based approach to deliver its assistance, meaning that Unconditional Cash Transfers, (UCT), Cash for Work (CFW) and cash grants are the modalities being currently used to provide beneficiaries with food and livelihoods assistance.

EFSVL team to provide support in the implementation, delivery and management of the emergency Food Security and livelihood recovery project work among the affected host communities and IDPs.

JOB PURPOSE:

To supervise and support the implementation of EFSVL activities of emergency food security in Hajjah with the participation of Oxfam field staff, financial service providers, local authorities, and the implementation partner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the EFSVL-TL for the direct implementation of Oxfam EFSVL activities, ensure traceability of all activities carried out, proper recording is required.
• Provides support for and implements program activity plans to agreed standards, following procedures and Oxfam Code of Conduct.
• Working in team and coordination with other EFSVL staff and with other department staff.
• Working with community members and representatives to facilitate the program implementation and proactively achieve solutions to problems arising.
• Carry out interviews, questionnaire, focus group discussions, key informants’ interviews, data collection as per plans.
• Ensure quality reporting, both narrative and figurative, to the EFSVL team leader on daily, weekly and monthly basis within the set time.
• Address and mainstream gender principles/ issues in all EFSVL components and take into consideration the culture sensitivity and local contexts.
• Work closely with the protection team to apply Oxfam agreed standards for the target beneficiaries and ensure no harm and safe programming approach are applied
• Data entry, MIS and archiving skills are required.
• Support field activity supervision and follow up, ensure data recording (attendance lists, meeting minutes, delivery notes, distribution lists, questionnaires, etc.);
• Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within the operational context.
• Work patterns are high pressure and require proper judgement about basic adjustment and urgent action on routine.
• Work together with Oxfam implementation partner and supervise and support with any field tasks.
• Makes local information accessible and usable by project management and non-specialists.
• Do any other tasks requested by the EFSVL-TL.

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:

• Bachelor or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably engineering, agriculture, microenterprise development) and /or substantial community development experience. First degree will be added advantage
• Demonstrable experience in implementing early recovery programs, Unconditional cash transfer, Commodity or value Vouchers, Cash for Work, and/or humanitarian programs.
• Emergency experience with an NGO essential, with proven application at field level knowledge and experience in Humanitarian and early livelihoods recovery approach.
• Knowledge and experience of gender mainstreaming and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of Oxfam GB’s work.
• Willing to work in a remote location and traveling/staying to the field for days.
• Enough experiences on-field implementation in similar work site, and communication skills essential
• Willing to work overtime, or at weekends according to workload and work pressure.
• Good management skills in managing and monitoring activity, staff, and other resources.
• Good computer skills (Excel and Word, PowerPoint), familiar with sending the email.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic language is essential.
• Pro-active and with excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Understanding / experience of local humanitarian leadership programming in Yemen context.
• Coaching or mentoring experience
• Previous experience working on an FCDO-funded project.

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.  

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.