Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
JOB DETAILS
DIVISION: Program
TEAM: Economic Justice
LOCATION: AMMAN
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term
GRADE: C2
JOB FAMILY: Program
SALARY: Starting from
HOURS: 40 hours per week
FLEXIBLE WORKING: 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.
DIVISION PURPOSE: The project manager will work in close coordination with the country programme team and the project partner and will be responsible for the management of the project. He/she will provide the project unit with leadership and effective coordination, as well as advice and specific technical expertise, to guide the implementation of the project, which aims to: support labour market access and employment of young people; support self-employment and micro and small enterprises; and promote the creation of solid foundations that can sustain long-term socio-economic growth, so that the public and private sectors are able to jointly promote the labour inclusion of vulnerable groups.
TEAM PURPOSE: Support self-employment and micro and small enterprises; and promote the creation of solid foundations that can sustain long-term socio-economic growth, so that the public and private sectors are able to jointly promote the labour inclusion of vulnerable groups.
JOB PURPOSE: He/she will coordinate and collaborate with the other project teams and partners to ensure that the implementation of project activities is of high quality and to analyses and communicate information to a wide audience to ensure the project is completed on schedule.
It will work in close coordination and in a collaborative manner with the project partners and various stakeholders and will ensure consistency with agreed work plans and deadlines.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO Program Manager
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST Accountant
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY Yes
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:
Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
He/she will coordinate and collaborate with the other project teams and partners to ensure that the implementation of project activities is of high quality and to analyses and communicate information to a wide audience to ensure the project is completed on schedule.
It will work in close coordination and in a collaborative manner with the project partners and various stakeholders and will ensure consistency with agreed work plans and deadlines.
Project Management
Budget Management
Representation and Stakeholder Management
People Management
EDUCATION:
Degree from a recognised university or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Safer recruitment: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). You can find out what this means 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.
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.
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: