JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: < Gaza Strip >

CONTRACT TYPE:

JOB FAMILY: Programs

ONE OXFAM GRADE: D2

DEPARTMENT: EFSVL

TEAM: Gaza Response Program EFSVL program team

SALARY:ILS per annum

HOURS: Full time 40 hours a week

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future so were open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a fully office-based one.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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

TEAM PURPOSE:

• To ensure that people living in poverty in the Gaza Strip are able to exercise their rights to be healthy educated and secure with access to essential services.
• To act with partners and the community as a force for change in addressing humanitarian causes and alleviating their symptoms.
• To ensure that Oxfam systems and procedures are in place in accordance with local laws to provide the required support to the country programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

To contribute to the delivery of the EFSVL program objectives particularly in the areas of food security & livelihoods. To support the EFSVL coordinator and to provide direct effective support to the local partner teams in Gaza to ensure effective design and implementation to meet the objectives of Oxfams Food Security and Livelihoods interventions.

JOB REPORTS TO

EFSVL Lead

ROLES REPORTING TO THIS JOB

NA

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

NA

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

Gaza Strip

IMPACT

Internally focussed

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Partners MoSD MoA Food Security Sector UN Agencies and INGOs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical Leadership People and Resource management)

Program Implementation and Compliance (55%)

• Under the supervision of the EFSVL Coordinator support the implementation of Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) interventions including food assistance and livelihood projects. Day-to-day management of the project assigned and as requested.
• Contribute to needs assessments analysis and identification of programme objectives and activities ensuring their relevance to community priorities.
• Ensure all activities are implemented in a way that is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women and marginalized groups.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of EFSVL interventions to maintain and improve quality integrate learning and ensure achievement of intended outcomes.
• Assisting in the development of EFSVL needs assessments to inform project design and strategy.
• Regularly consult with the EFSVL Coordinator and relevant staff to review progress address challenges and manage risks affecting programme delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Oxfams internal programme database (SAP) for FSL projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and high-quality reports on EFSVL activities.

Partner Management & Capacity Building (15%)

• Ensure FSL partners manage projects and grants in line with agreements and Oxfam procedures.
• Actively participate in grant opening and closing meetings with partners.
• Provide technical advice mentoring and capacity-building support to partner staff on EFSVL planning management and implementation.
• Coordinate with the Partnership Manager and EFSVL Coordinator to identify and address partner capacity gaps through training and coaching.
• Monitor partner progress against agreed milestones through regular planning meetings and work-plan reviews.
• Support partners in preparing and reviewing progress technical and financial reports.

External Coordination and fieldwork (30%)

• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor implementation engage with beneficiaries and ensure accountability and quality standards.
• Support the EFSVL Coordinator in preparing presentations and organizing external visits.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local development issues to inform programme design and represent the perspectives of vulnerable communities particularly women.
• Identify potential local partners and maintain strong relationships with existing partners.
• Contribute to thematic analysis research advocacy and communication initiatives related to Oxfams FSL work.
• Represent Oxfam in relevant coordination meetings as delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Key Attributes:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to gender issues and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Openness to learning and applying gender mainstreaming womens rights and diversity principles in all aspects of work.
• Commitment to Oxfams safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and dignity of all people who interact with Oxfam.

DIMENSIONS:

• Delegated authority to supervise junior staff and/or volunteers and manage delegated activities.
• Interpret and analyse information on FS & livelihoods from internal and external sources for programme use.
• Provide technical advice on CVA food assistance livelihoods and partner capacity building.
• Role involves both proactive and reactive tasks with well-defined targets and standards.
• Support the development and implementation of FSL strategies particularly in CVA IGAs & SMEs support CfW and other livelihoods.
• Address a mix of routine and complex problems requiring sound judgment within agreed processes.
• Communicate with internal teams (including international colleagues) and external stakeholders to support operational work.
• Simplify and communicate complex information to diverse audiences to promote understanding and influence.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Most importantly every individual in Oxfam needs to be able to:

• Live our values of INCLUSION ACCOUNTABILITY EMPOWERMENT COURAGE SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here)
• Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):

1. Be committed to our feminist principles and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities such as their gender race/ethnicity disability class or LGBTQIA identity.

2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfams safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL

• Relevant academic qualifications combined with substantial practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in implementing Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) programmes including experience with INGOs/NGOs.

• Proven experience in managing in-kind and market-based food assistance and working with Livelihood interventions.
• Strong background in field-based FSL work.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate gender considerations into program design and implementation.
• Experience in working with partners including capacity development and facilitating training in FSL.

• Excellent skills in managing people finances and assets within specific projects or thematic areas.
• Ability to anticipate challenges provide practical solutions and manage conflicting priorities effectively.
• Proven decision-making capability and accountability for delegated projects and processes.

• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Developed communication and influencing skills with the ability to represent program priorities externally.
• Good organizational awareness and proactive approach to assuming responsibility for complex tasks.

• Basic understanding of feedback and accountability mechanisms.

• Excellent command of Arabic (written and spoken) and working-level proficiency in English.

Desirable

• Commitment to the beliefs aims and objectives of Oxfam
• Willingness to learn new ideas skills approaches