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OXFAM International Job Vacancy: Program Manager - FAIR & Green Growth, Economic Justice Programme - Jakarta

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OXFAM INTERNATIONAL VISION: Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty: a world in which people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian Assistance: By 2019, supported by the international community and humanitarian organizations, local state institutions and civil society in the most crisis prone/affected countries are able and willing to deliver high quality, impartial and independent assistance to those in need Resilience: By 2019, resilience to disasters and conflict is strengthened in high risk countries, through improved disaster preparedness and risk reduction, and building the capacity of civil society groups and communities, in particular women, to manage shocks, stresses and address root causes of conflict. Women's rights: By 2019 the different impact of conflict and disasters on men and women, and their differing needs, are recognized and addressed by duty bearers and humanitarian organizations, leading to greater gender justice and respect for women's rights in crisis affected countries.

Vision for Indonesia - Oxfam Indonesia has the vision that people in Indonesia will live equitably and free from injustice of poverty, enjoy their rights, and are resilient in times of disasters. By 2020, 2.5 million women and men in Indonesia are empowered to overcome poverty, vulnerability and inequality.

Be part of a dynamic working environment in Economic Justice Programme with a real commitment to gender equality and International aid and development background.

Project Manager - FAIR & Green Growth (code: PM FGG)

JOB PURPOSE: The job holder will manage project for third scoping builds on the same
context as the first and second scoping phase that is preceding it and that investigated interest in the FAIR partnership concept. While the first scoping is still work in progress, the results are encouraging: prospective partners have shown keen interest from the civil society sector, allied NGOs, knowledge partners, networks and service providers and the private sector. Notable interest from palm oil producers, buyers and investors to take innovative next steps in the sustainability of the palm oil sector, points at an emerging appetite for a more holistic approach to implement commitments of “no deforestation, no peat and no exploitation”.

S/he will work together and support two national CSOs to ensure efficient and effective delivery of this three-year project. S/he will also play a role in linking up Oxfam’s work on Rights to Food in Indonesia and Business and Human Rights. S/he will play a role in influencing on issues related to the promotion of fair, sustainable and inclusive private sector and will have direct report to Food & Natural Resources Governance Coordinator.

This post will be based in Jakarta with fixed term contract and possibility to extend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Project Management Coordinate and supervise the over-all project planning, implementation, and monitoring-evaluation process in communication with the Economic Justice Campaign and Advocacy Officer, MEL Officer and in coordination with partners and networks.

Maintain frequent communication with partners, donors, and other key stakeholders at national and sub-national level in project implementation to ensure good quality and timely project delivery.

Provide expertise and advise to partners in dealing with technical problems in project implementation.

Responsible for reviewing partners' financial and narrative reports, and support partners where needed to ensure high quality reporting, with support from MEL Project Officer and Finance Officer.

Prepare regular reports and updates on the implementation of the project for donors with support from MEL Project Officer, Oxfam Reporting Officer and Economic Justice Program Assistant Oversee the implementation of financial audit and final project evaluation process in coordination with Economic Justice Campaign and Advocacy Coordinator, MEL Project Officer and Economic Justice Senior Finance Officer

Network and Alliances and Capacity Building Build team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and training opportunities

Lead the design/planning and implementation of capacity building activities for partners and allies to ensure good project delivery according to the agreed project framework and strategy, and Oxfam Novib compliance standards.

Develop and maintain relationships with key national actors (CSOs, Government, UN, Donors, Private sector, Media) in Indonesia and to lobby external targets in line with the objectives of the project that will strengthen Oxfam's campaign and position in Indonesia.

Work together with the Oxfam’s media team and Economic Justice Campaign and Advocacy Officer to disseminate relevant project information and advocacy messages to the national media and wider public.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/International Affairs/Public Policy/Government with focus on economic and social issues. Advance degree in related field would be an added advantage.

At least five years’ relevant experience in development and/or Program and/or project management with international donors.

Substantial knowledge on human rights & palm oil value chain issues.Skilful on engaging the governments and private sector (growers of palm oil).

Demonstrated experience including in contracting, financial management, monitoring and reporting and design of effective activities.

Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think strategically.

Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver outputs to agreed deadlines.

Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive relationships.

Experience engaging with Indonesian government officials and civil society organizations at national and sub-national level is a must.

Demonstrable understanding of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to and evidence of promoting gender and diversity equity.

Knowledge of development issues relevant to Oxfam in Indonesia’s Program of work an advantage.

Fluent in verbal and written English and demonstrated experience communicating in these languages with a variety of audiences.

HOW TO APPLY - If you believe you are the right candidate, please apply by sending your complete application to jakarta@oxfam.org.uk and mention the code of the position title (PM FGG) on the subject of the email.

The closing date: April 21st, 2017

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage women and people with disability to apply promotes equality and diversity

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