Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) is a global partnership of humanitarian actors engaged in policy, practice and research within Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA). CaLP currently has over 80 members including UN agencies, Red Cross Red Crescent, local NGOs, international NGOs, donors and private sector organisations. Going beyond the membership, we work with many other agencies and individuals. CaLP is based on learning, knowledge sharing, networking, policy and coordination around the appropriate and timely use of CVA in humanitarian response. CaLP does not deliver Cash and Voucher Assistance directly.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
The Role
We are looking for a new Regional Representative to lead forward CaLP’s work in MENA. This is a job for someone who believes in what we do, who is a self-starter, who likes a challenge, who wants to influence humanitarian action, who likes making things happen, who has patience and determination. In summary, this is a great job in the world of cash and voucher assistance!
The purpose of this job is to work with humanitarian actors to promote and support the best use of CVA to meet the needs of people affected by crisis. The postholder will:
- Lead the development and management of CaLP’s work in MENA to achieve CaLP’s vision and mission.
- Represent CaLP and provide thought leadership in regional events and debates.
- Contribute to the development of CaLP as a global network and build connections between global, regional and national debates, policy and practice.
- Engage with humanitarian leaders (strategic and technical) within the region to promote and support improvements in the coordination of CVA and the adoption of best practice.
- Lead the development of collective action among CaLP members and other actors with the aim of reducing CVA evidence gaps; improving practice and enhancing collaborative work.
- Lead the development of CaLP’s capacity building work in the region, promoting on-line and face-to face capacity building opportunities and building strategic relationships to achieve goals.
- Lead the development and management of an effective regional team, fostering opportunities for professional development and cross team working.
Our role will require a range of skills and experience.
Essential
- Senior management experience, including responsibility for strategy, staff, planning, delivery, budgets and representation in an aid context, preferably in the region
- Personal comportment and networking skills to engage and influence with senior actors across the humanitarian system
- Understanding of CVA in a humanitarian context in the region, and the opportunities, complexities and politics around it
- Understanding of the international humanitarian system at regional and global levels, and linkages with government bodies, including current debates
- Highly proactive and practical approach to leadership, problem solving and delivery, able to identify high impact priorities, allocate resources and achieve significant results with limited support
- Experience across CaLP’s core activities, such as: training, knowledge management, research, facilitation, convening and policy influence
- Detailed understanding of the MENA regional/countries’ context
- Strong project management and people management skills
- Strong financial management and compliance management experience and skills
- Excellent communication skills, including in written and spoken English
- Strong decision-maker who operates with integrity
- Experience with major humanitarian donor grant management and reporting procedures (GFFO, ECHO, OFDA etc.)
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts and individual team members
Desirable
- Experience of leading inter-agency initiatives
- Experience in managing teams, resources, systems in complex organisational structures
- Understanding of regional and country regulations and legislations
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, 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
Organisational Values
Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen
Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences
Useful information
Contract Length: one year duration, renewable.
Benefits: Oxfam offers staff a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave entitlements, sick pay provision, medical cover plus opportunities for learning and development, part-time option, flexible working hours.
It is Oxfam’s policy to hire at the minimum to middle of the band, depending upon the skills and experiences of the strongest candidate.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.