Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience with emergency preparedness?

Do you have experience of work in humanitarian crises in multiple contexts, with an in- depth understanding of relevant humanitarian issues?

Do you have Proven influencing, negotiating and networking skills with internal and external audiences?

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

The Role:

Oxfam's Global Humanitarian Team is looking for a Organizational Preparedness Project Manager to lead the “ Organizational Preparedness Project ” with the objective to ensure that procedures, strategic ownership, decision-making and accountability mechanisms are in place in the different Oxfam teams, entities and functions to guarantee a timely and quality Oxfam and partners humanitarian preparedness and response, and the optimization of quality, speed and volume of humanitarian assistance delivered just before or after the onset of a humanitarian crisis.

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:

• Experience with emergency preparedness
• Experience of work in humanitarian crises in multiple contexts, with an in- depth understanding of relevant humanitarian issues.
• In-depth understanding of relevant humanitarian principles and policies, key indicators for humanitarian settings, and sphere standards.
• Excellent teamwork skills, and a track record of building trust within and empowering large, diverse teams.
• Proven influencing, negotiating and networking skills with internal and external audiences.
• Confident high-level representation and coordination skills.
• Analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in the humanitarian architecture.
• Knowledge of Oxfam’s ways of working, hierarchy and structure.
• Oxfam experience.
• Proven financial management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions with limited support in fast moving environments.
• Good communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Significant relevant experience of project management – delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects to deadlines and within budget

We offer:

The opportunity of an 18-month fixed term position where you can make a difference in the Global humanitarian team and a competitive salary and benefits package in line with local cost of living and national pay structures. Details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Location:

This vacancy is open to internal Oxfam colleagues, and employment will be subject to the agreement of the relevant Oxfam entity; right to work compliance; and budget considerations.

Please include where you are based and which Oxfam entity is your legal employer in your application. 

Flexfam: 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

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.