Oxfam Governance Coordinator Job in Kenya

Oxfam Vacancy: Governance Coordinator 

Ref: INT1712

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Level C2

Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)
 

Location: Nairobi, Hargeisa
 

Salary: Competitive
 

Region: HECA
 

Division: International
Job Type: Fixed Term
 

Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries. 

 

One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.  

OXFAM’s vision in Somalia is that Poor women and youth are able to thrive and survive in safety and dignity in spite of the stresses and shocks they face, through creating equitable access to and increased control over productive resources, wider access to sustainable and positive livelihoods, improving basic service delivery, access to impartial humanitarian aid, and poor women and youth having influence over decision making processes at all levels

Job Purpose: The Governance Coordinator will coordinate/lead the development, management and delivery of Oxfam Somalia/land Governance programme/projects and will ensure that governance projects are creatively designed, mainstreamed, implemented, monitored and evaluated to achieve fundamental long term impact on lives of people in Somalia/land. 

The post holder, based in Nairobi, expected to work fifty percent of his/her time in Somalia/land operating from Hargeisa as the key country field office.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for the following areas: 

• Resources mobilizations by developing and coordinating competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals for funding. 


• Strategic planning for Support for national actors working in the areas governance  programming, 


• representation and networking with governance actors for Somalia/land, 


• review and improve external donor reports and ensure high programme quality & learning

Key Skills and Competencies

• Extensive understanding and experience in governance programming with a minimum of 3 years experience of working on governance, advocacy or relevant field.


• Demonstrated track record in external representation and developing successful partnerships and proposals with donors


• Proven analytical, coordination, influencing and negotiating skills with diverse audiences and social movements


• Degree in international relations, political science, social science development studies or a related field


• Donor reporting and budget management skills and Fluency in English

How to Apply

This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. 

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please CLICK HERE to submit your application and CV online in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts.
Closing Date: 21 August 2015 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted