The Role

Program Coordinator – DRR and Humanitarian is responsible for implementation of projects by partners in line with Oxfam’s strategy, policies and guidelines.,  

This position will lead in coordination, project management, partnership and technical support for the implementation of projects.  The person in this role will also require coordinating with Oxfam’s regional counterparts in consultation with the Humanitarian and DRM Lead for the implementation of the project, knowledge sharing and learning. 

The position requires regular field visits to work with communities, partners, and local/provincial governments. Additionally, the role supports administrative and logistical arrangements for meetings, events, and daily coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The coordinator ensures programmes apply best practices, maximize synergies, and adopt a harmonized approach toward disaster risk reduction and resilience.

What we are looking for 

The Program Coordinator – DRR and Humanitarian works closely with Humanitarian and DRM Lead and the overall purpose of this job is to coordinate the implementation of the projects with partners and other stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of project outputs, outcomes and goals.

We are looking for someone who have the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in disaster risk reduction, climate change, natural resource management, social sciences or development studies.
• Hands on programme management/implementation experience and technical knowledge with at least 5 years’ experience in DRM, humanitarian/emergency response with a strong background on disaster governance and humanitarian landscape in Nepal.
• Demonstrated experience of working in emergency preparedness and response with a good understanding of the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action, CVA modality, risk financing and SRSP.
• Proven ability to liaise, coordinate, and build effective partnerships with government stakeholders and humanitarian actors at national, provincial, and local levels
• Experience working with or managing local partners in Nepal, including providing technical support, strengthening capacities, and ensuring programmatic quality, accountability, and compliance.
• Gender, feminist and rights-based programming.
• Proven track record in achieving objectives
• Can effectively influence others and can successfully represent Oxfam in different fora
• Strong in connecting, networking and linking with different stakeholders
• Training, facilitation, coaching skills to build capacity of team and other stakeholders
• Facilitate interaction between different development practitioners of various levels with strong social skills, managing processes between colleagues, partners, donor, government and communities.
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali.

We offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. 

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.

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. We think this role would work particularly well as any relevant flexible working options such as part-time, job share, hybrid.

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 this sounds like you, click ‘Apply Now ’ below :

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.