Oxfam Novib Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs in Uganda

Oxfam Novib Humanitarian Program Manager Jobs in Uganda

Role Purpose

Is responsible for the strategic development and management of the humanitarian program and contribute to the nexus programming. Supports Oxfam’s humanitarian impact locally, regionally, continentally and globally through ensuring program alignment to the key strategic objectives and program standards. Supports resource mobilisation for humanitarian/ resilience elements of the strategy

Key Responsibilities

Humanitarian thought leadership

Provide thought leadership on the Humanterian Preparednes and response thematic area, staying up to date with the latest thinking, undertake/lead hazard, vulnerability and capacity as well as emergency needs assessments and resilience research; and spend time in reflective consideration to develop a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian work and how this contributes to addressing inequality and injustice in Uganda.

Ensure planning and delivery of an impactful partner led humanitarian program that contributes to the principle of one program and Nexus programming in Uganda, seeking synergy with the other themes (Resilient livelihoods; Governance & accountability, Gender Justice and Women’s Rights ) and addressing women’s and other vulnerable person’s rights

Work with DRR/CCA and other humanitarian related coalitions and networks to influence national, regional and international Actors’ policies and practices on resilience, climate change and humanitarian work. This will involve adopting a strategic, proactive perspective to save life and ensure sustainable change.

Provide technical and guidance and support to the LHL & Policy Influencing Coordinator on shaping the LHL agenda for Oxfam in Uganda

Gather evidence to feed into the Oxfam regional and global ‘saving lives work, Rights in Crisis (RiC) Campaign including influencing regional actors to secure peace and security in the region.

Program support and facilitation

Work closely with the Head of Program, the Program Quality & Learning Co-ordinator to ensure an appropriate, effective and transparent Program Quality & learning system and that processes are in place for the humanitarian program to deliver on the CSF. Through this, enable and facilitate other humanitarian actors to learn from best practice and Oxfam standards demonstrated through humanitarian work

Work closely with the Head of Program, Human Resources Manager and Security Focal Person/Logs Coordinator to ensure an appropriate risk and security management framework for program, staff and assets. This also involves supporting training for staff and partners on security/risk management and safety

Work closely with Finance and Operations Manager to ensure all humanitarian finance and other resources are efficiently managed and all pertinent donor requirements are strictly observed.

Work closely with Grants and Contracts Coordinator to ensure timely donor reporting

Partner Capacity building and relationship management

Lead initiatives to build humanitarian preparedness and response delivery capacities of identified partner agencies and communities in disaster prone areas in the country.

Coordinate with and maintain relationships with national and local government structures responsible for disaster management (OPM, and DDMCs).

Provide technical support and guidance to the development and sustainability of established regional and national Humanitarian Platforms for local actors

Work with LHL and Policy influencing Coordinator and the Refugee Engagement and Participation Coordinator to continue building on the lessons learnt from the Refugee Led Organisations and the localisation initiatives implemented to identify opportunities for strengthening LHAs and integration of LHL into ongoing initiatives

Program management and resource mobilisation

Lead the process of assessment, program design and resourcing, preparation of concept notes and support to proposal writing for emergencies requiring scale-up or especially sensitive response. To deliver this, the Humanitarian Manager will work in a consultation with the Head of Program, the Country Director and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator,

In coordination with the country management team and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, ensure that Oxfam and its partners has the necessary capacity to meet the

management, logistical and technical requirements of any humanitarian programme undertaken and to ensure effective coordination of Oxfam’s response with all stakeholders, including the government of Uganda’s response mechanisms

Work with the Program Funding Manager on effective resources mobilisation for the humanitarian program objectives through the development of emergency assistance appeals and donor fundable Preparedness, resilience and recovery concepts/proposals; supporting submissions and other necessary activities

Contribute to the development, implementation and review of security management and lead contingency planning in line with Confederation standards, policies and procedures

Effectively manage humanitarian program budgets, emergency supply pipelines and utilisation of contingency stocks

Work closely with the Media & Communications Officer in ensuring effective documentation, information sharing and publicity of humanitarian work including, preparation of sitreps, briefings, media engagements, online materials etc

People management and team leadership

Support recruitments of Humanitarian staff, ensuring alignment with the thematic capacity needs

Manage humanitarian response and DRM teams, consultants and researchers as required, in accordance with Oxfam values, policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding.

Ensure teams exhibit a high level of competencies in accordance with applicable humanitarian principles and standards

Qualifications, Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

A Master’s Degree in a relevant field including Social Work & Social Administration, Public Health, Comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing humanitarian and resilience programs in the field of WASH, Food security and livelihoods (EFSVL) and Protection, with solid understanding of the relevant issues derived from field practice

Strong emergency program management knowledge with ability to ensure consistent quality against international humanitarian and Oxfam standards

Knowledge on Early Warning Systems (EWS) based on sound local and global contextual analysis and international benchmarks

A thorough understanding of Ugandan Political Context and the Government Policies on Disaster Preparedness and Response as well as DRR and Climate Change Adaptation strategies.

Additionally, a good knowledge of the functionality of relevant disaster management structures and other key Institutions at national and sub-national levels

Commitment to and good knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership approach across the spectrum of Oxfam’s work, including innovative approaches to influence humanitarian actions

Coordination and facilitation of advocacy and campaign strategies and plans development and successfully achieving external impact and change. Reasonable experience in undertaking media presentations

Good knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial management skills, with experience of project budgeting and control of financial risks

Proven humanitarian program management experience of over 10 years at a strategic and operational levels in a complex environment involving provision of clarity and focus of vision and impact and decision making and the delivery of agreed results

Political alertness to changes in the humanitarian context with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and personal gravitas to gain respect and build and maintain strong, credible relationships, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Sufficient exposure to the development and implementation of early warning systems (EWS) and coordination with relevant Government structures on disaster management.

Strong organisational and personal management skills

Excellent personal communication skills

A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility

How to Apply

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