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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

The Role:

Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via seven area field offices in South Sudan. (It also works in partnership with several national organisations and community groups.

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for:

Project Finance Coordinator to be based in Oxfam South Sudan  Rumbek  Office .

What we are looking for:

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• Manage and supervise financial resources within defined limits, including staff oversight and administration of petty cash related to FCDO grants.
• Provide technical and operational support to the Finance Officer (FO) across all finance unit activities.

• Support the implementation of operational finance plans in line with agreed standards and organizational policies.
• Contribute to solving complex financial and operational challenges while efficiently handling routine finance-related issues.
• Utilize and interpret operational and financial information from internal sources to support decision-making and reporting.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve challenges within the finance function with flexibility and initiative.
• Contribute to finance planning processes and influence operational decision-making within the department.
• Manage field-level contracts and ensure timely and accurate preparation of donor financial reports.
• Deliver training and ongoing guidance to staff on FCDO financial requirements and compliance standards.
• Lead all financial aspects of the EFASS project, providing day-to-day financial guidance to programme teams.
• Ensure strong compliance with donor and organizational requirements, including leading budget monitoring, reviews, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and propose budget revisions as required and proactively highlight financial risks, ensuring timely mitigation measures.
• Forecasting and over all monitoring
• Preparation of budget monitoring updates and lead of the review process
• And in addition, assignment assigned by supervisor.

We offer:

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in project finance management.
• Proven experience in budget management, supported by at least three credible professional referees.
• Strong knowledge of office systems, procedures, and financial administration practices.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• High numerical proficiency with demonstrated capacity to manage and analyses budgets effectively.
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in computerized accounting systems and standard financial software.

• Fluency in English and at least one local language

Flexfam:

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.