Oxfam Regional Program Manager - Advocacy and Social Accountability Mechanism Jobs in Uganda

Oxfam Regional Program Manager - Advocacy and Social Accountability Mechanism Jobs in Uganda

The Advocacy and Social Accountability (ASA) funding mechanism was approved for establishment by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in December 2017.

GPE’s aim is to strengthen national education systems to deliver stronger outcomes in the areas of learning and early childhood development, equity, gender equality, and inclusion.

GPE is the largest fund for education in the world and provides around $800million a year for education in developing country partners.

January 2019, GPE selected Oxfam IBIS as Grant Agent for the ASA mechanism, subject to final board approval end March 2019. The programme is forecast to run for at least 5 years, with the inception phase commencing imminently.

Oxfam IBIS’ Grant Agent role will be implemented primarily through a Global Management Unit (GMU) based in Copenhagen, and Regional Management Units (RMUs) in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Each RMU will be led by an expert Program Manager that will provide oversight of day-to-day operations across countries in the region, including management of staff, provision of technical advice, and quality assurance of reporting across the entire region.

What are we looking for

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead the Regional Management Unit in Uganda of this large-scale, complex funding mechanism.

The candidate will be a senior professional with a proven track record in leadership and programme management.

The candidate will need to demonstrate strategic and leadership direction in one or a combination of the following areas: education policy, civil society, social accountability, campaigning and advocacy.

Job purpose

The candidate will be responsible for managing the Regional Management Unit (RMU), a team of 4 professionals working to ensure success of this complex funding mechanism.

They will work under the line management of the Global Programme Manager and implement the resources allocated to the team, ensuring support to the regional staff so they are able to provide comprehensive oversight and management of regional portfolios.

The candidate will lead strategic planning processes, be responsible for impeccably implementation of the programme according to agreed procedures and principles as well as represent Oxfam IBIS/ASA programme at regional level (including convening meetings and preparing the annual work plan).

The Program Manager will report to the Global Program Manager, ensuring that key information and lessons are shared between the region and Copenhagen-based staff.

Core details

Location is Kampala, Uganda. Our package is competitive and depending on experience. The contract is for three years with the possibility for extension.

The position is a full time role equivalent to 37 hrs./week. The role reports to the Global Program Manager (GMU). The post may involve regional travel – approximately 12-14 weeks/year. The post will require an Uganda work permit.

Key Responsibilities