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

Do you have Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in International Development, Business Administration?

Do you have experience in 2-3 years in the same field, preferably in an international NGO?

Do you have relevant experience in Project Management cycle and tools, and contract management?

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

The Role:

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for Support the Business Development and Funding Team in the main contract and grant management activities, as well as partnership management.

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 (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in International Development, Business Administration, or other areas that bring an added value to the related job.
• Relevant experience of 2-3 years in the same field, preferably in an international NGO
• Relevant experience in Project Management cycle and tools, and contract management
• Knowledge and experience in managing multi-sectoral humanitarian and development programmes, especially on WASH, food security, and livelihoods.
• Proven experience of working with National and Local NGOs, and ability to create and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• A good understanding of organizational development issues.
• An understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the workplace and the programme.
• Knowledge of capacity building, learning and development activities, and how to create a learning and sharing environment with a strong knowledge management basis.
• Experience and advanced ability in different types of skill transfer, including training, workshops, mentoring, shadowing, and other innovative ways of building people’s capacity
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and Amharic, with high-impact influencing and persuasive skills. Able to use different approaches to achieve followership
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft, especially spreadsheets (Excel), accounting packages, word processing (Word), and PowerPoint. Competent in the use of email packages

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.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Organization 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 a full-time position.

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.