Oxfam Novib Finance for Development & Economic Justice Coordinator - Jobs in Uganda

Oxfam Novib Finance for Development & Economic Justice Coordinator - Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose:

Produce, analyze and use complex and diverse public policy and development information to support strategic development and implementation of the finance for development pillar. Provide specialist advice and skills on FFD and economic justice focus areas and ensure collaborations/linkages within G&A and with other Oxfam thematic areas.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating planning and implementation of FFD projects and initiatives in close collaboration with the other team members. Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of agreed plans or strategies by collaborating with other sub thematic areas and themes; Gather and analyze complex information to support advocacy and campaign activities; Participate in appropriate campaign and advocacy work, to further Oxfam’s change objectives; occasionally expected to represent Oxfam in the media within area of specialty; Some external representation and relationship management responsibilities, proactively engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders; Role is semi-independent and variable, with well-defined targets and/or minimum standards, requiring effective management of non-routine and routine management tasks;

Decision making mainly operational, requiring analysis and problem solving skills to develop solutions to diverse problems.

Job Responsibilities

Technical

Technical lead on tax justice, budget advocacy and social accountability.

Conduct regular policy analysis of relevant Finance and for Development contexts, trends and projections including gender dimensions of any such issue. You will be expected to keep abreast with latest developments in the public finance and development areas and how those developments impacts on the lives of people.

Initiate the development of projects and support other Oxfam team mates in the development of cross linking projects. You will provide technical support to other team members on FFD and on its linkages with their intended projects and build synergies between the Governance Theme and other thematic areas in the Country Office.

Conduct regular assessment of risk profiles of the work in which Oxfam and Partners are engaged in or intending to engage and provide advice to the Manager on the risk mitigation or risk avoidance measures.

Initiate the identification and assessment of partners within the public sector, private sector, civil society, academia and development partners for strategic collaborations and engagements in delivering the objectives of Oxfam’s strategic change goals.

Develop regular influencing strategies and agendas for advocacy and campaigns on areas of public finance, development, international finance systems, tax policies, trade and investments and businesses relevant to Oxfam strategic objectives.

Coordinate Oxfam in Uganda’s multi country engagements such as policy advocacy, research, strategic collaborations, capacity enhancements, resource mobilizations and collective thinking.

Adopts a “thought leadership” attitude as well as commission and supervise high impact and agenda setting research in areas of fiscal policy and development and ensure production of quality reports.

Ensure donor and other reports are done in a timely manner and to a highest standards in accordance with donor contracts

Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation processes to continually assess project/s performance and delivery against agreed results and recommend action to ensure delivery is achieved;

Maintain awareness of the perception of Oxfam’s reputation as a global development and campaigns agency

Develop regular communication materials such as blogs, opinions, commentaries and articles on topical issues of public finance, development, economics, international and multi-lateral systems which are relevant for improving the lives of people, reducing inequality and ending poverty.

Actively participate in, and build strong collaborative relationships with CSO networks especially in areas of civic space, accountability, citizens engagements and public participation to foster learning, sharing and timely actions..

Funding and Donor Management; participate in relevant fund raising activities, monitoring funding opportunities and support response to these opportunities with approved concept notes and proposals.

Provide high quality reports according to donor contract agreements and Oxfam programme quality and learning reporting standards.

Ensure compliance with government regulations, laws and policies for all work being undertaken

under this function.

Leadership

Inspire and Empower: Oxfam desires a person whose ideologies, passion, compassion and working styles, will inspire and empower other colleagues. You should be motivational, inspirational and empowering.

Thought leadership: Adopt a “thought leadership” attitude, stay up to date with the latest thinking, undertake research or analysis that brings new perspectives and insights.

Initiator: actively identify opportunities and initiates actions and processes to address both existing or impending challenges to avert delays, derailments, overlaps, duplication and redundancy of Oxfam’s programs.

Effective Communicator and relationship builder: You must be effective in both oral and written communications to Oxfam staff, partners, supporters and external stakeholders.

Systems thinker: you must understand how your actions, inactions, program work affects Oxfam as a confederation and partners. You must understand the interconnectedness of the work that Oxfam does and the broader change goals it seeks to achieve

Supervision

This role will not have staff management responsibility. However, there may be instances where you will exercise supervision over some staff or other resource persons that may work for Oxfam.

She/ he will work closely and report to with the Thematic manager-Inclusive Governance and Accountability on Management of all FFD & EJ projects and related resources in line with Country Office internal policies.

Budget Management

S/he will not have any budget holding responsibility but will be responsible for budget execution of all projects under your function.

Education:

You must have completed a Master’s Degree in any of the following: Economics; Public Financial Management; International development; Taxation.

Experience and Job Requirements

7+ years of working on Finance for Development and Economic Justice program/projects; Experience of working in an international organization will be an added advantage.

Excellent knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices;

Excellent Gender analytical lense and conversant with Feminist principles and inclusive approaches

Excellent research skills and demonstrated publications of opinions, blogs, articles in topical issues

Knowledge and practical experience on fiscal policy programming (i.e. promoting Tax justice, inequality reducing budget/public spending, Transparency and accountability, Debt justice, reforming economic systems etc.-specifically on research, policy advocacy, campaigns, lobbying and fundraising) in a diverse socio-political set up and ideally built on mature understanding of relevant issues.

Experience in influencing international financial institutions (IFIs) and advocacy platforms.

Good knowledge of active citizenship and constraints to citizens’ participation in decision making processes.

Experience of and thorough understanding of a “Rights Based Approach”;

Commitment to and good knowledge of working with a partnership approach across the spectrum of Oxfam’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity strengthening;

Good knowledge of and experience with finance for development donor funding environment and good financial and project management skills;

Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal English;

Key Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, feminist principles and diversity for all aspects of development work.

Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Ability to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgment, personal energy and flexibility;

Ability and willingness to travel and to work extra hours as necessary



For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam Novib Finance for Development & Economic Justice Coordinator - Jobs in Uganda


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