Deputy Regional Director

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Job Reference
INT6236 
Job Title
Deputy Regional Director 
Contact Email
wokanda@oxfam.org.uk 


Job Advert Details

          

DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR (HUMANITARIAN) - OXFAM GB
CONTRACT TYPE: Open ended
Based in Nairobi
SALARY RANGE: £33,107 - £44,820 Net per annum. A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities, plus attractive benefits including Housing, Medical, School Fees up to 3 children, among others.   
Background
Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering ten countries including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and provides leadership and strategic support to the Oxfam country programmes.

The role
Reporting to the Regional Director and responsible for the technical leadership of humanitarian work in the region, you will contribute and provide shared leadership and management support to the development, design and delivery of the regional strategies, resource mobilisation, programme quality, high risk project management and donor relations and coordinate humanitarian preparedness and responses within the region. You will line manage designated Country Directors and work closely with technical leads to leverage the integration of campaigning, policy and humanitarian work in all aspects of our programming. In addition, you will be an active member of the Regional Management Team and will deputise for the Regional Director, as may be requested.
The Person

To succeed in this role you will have:
·          A  track record of leading at a senior, strategic level in a complex environment with excellent representation, finance  and fundraising skills.
·          Proven strategic planning and strong humanitarian management skills, most especially in Africa with an ability to develop and lead others to deliver strategic outputs on both ends of the continuum between humanitarian work and long term development programming.
·          Well developed people management and team skills, high self awareness and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations with passion for working with others.
·          Commitment to values of inclusiveness, empowerment, accountability and gender equality
 This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam  INT6236.   Short listing will take place alongside the running advert which closes on 9th June  2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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