DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: International/Ethiopia/Jijiga
JOB FAMILY: Programme
DURATION: 10 months (Until April 2018)
OXFAM PURPOSE:
To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
TEAM PURPOSE
The Operations team will be accountable for ensuring that all business procedures (Finance, HR, Administration, Logistics, Security and IT) are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards and procedures.
The team will provide Finance, HR management, logistics support and manage IT and other physical infrastructure on behalf of, and in support of the Somali regional programme.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the development, design and management/monitoring of the support needed for the proper humanitarian programmes implementation in Somali region. This role will be a key member in the Senior Management Team of Somali region giving the strategic inputs for the PM and decisions making towards the achievement of the Drought Response Strategy.
The Operations Manager will ensure the procedures in region are aligned with the Ethiopia Law and according to Oxfam policies and procedures. The leadership of the Operations Team will guarantee the timely and quality support needed for the other units.
REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Emergency Response Programme Manager for Somali region; Matrix management with country Business Support Manager (BSM)
Staff reporting to this post: Field Finance Manager, Field HR & Admin Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Field Liaison and Security Manager, IT Officer
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: TBC
Background
Oxfam has been working in Ethiopia since 1974, devoted to empowering people against poverty. In 2015-16, the organisation consolidated its efforts to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and has reached close to one million people across Ethiopia with life-saving humanitarian assistance. Oxfam’s Humanitarian programme currently operates through 3 field bases in Jijiga, Dire Dawa and Gambella and getting prepared to open three new satellite offices in remote field locations as part of its ongoing drought response. The development team currently operates in Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and Somali region.
The current humanitarian programme primarily includes two CAT 2 responses as follows: (i) 14 Million GBP drought response with a target of benefitting 700,000 people (Programme Focus WASH and EFSVL with gender and cross protection as cross cutting) in Somali, Oromia and Afar region both direct and through partners; (ii) 8 Million GBP response to South Sudan Refugee Crisis in Gambella with a target of benefitting 70,000 people (Programme Focus WASH and EFSVL with gender and cross protection as cross cutting). Oxfam is currently in process of winding up its AWD response in both Addis Ababa and Somali region. In addition, Oxfam has multiple emergency preparedness programme focusing on self and partners’ capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic management and thought leadership
2. Guarantee the Support needed for Programmes delivery
3. People development and management
4. Risk and Compliance Management
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