Location: Kasulu
Level: National D1
Salary: As per Oxfam’s salary scale
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)
Job Ref No: INT2246
Who we are
OXFAM has been working for the Burundi Refugee Response
since May last year with initial activities in emergency water supply,
Sanitation and health promotion services for refugees. Oxfam has continued to
lead on setting up of WASH facilities in refugee’s camp in Kibondo and Kasulu.
In light of this;
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeableProgramme
Funding Officer to enhance the impact of our work.
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role you will report to the Country Funding
Coordinator and you will be responsible for the following:
Fundraising and proposal development
- Contribute
to research and identification of suitable sources of funding for
the response (national, regional and local)
- Effectively
support programme teams in developing concept papers and proposals in
accordance with response requirements and ensure that proposals
match funding criteria/ donor guidelines
- Work
with the CFC to strengthen relationships with key donors for the
humanitarian response by building restricted fund-management capacity
within programme teams
- Induction
and capacity building of staff (finance, logistics and programme)
on donor requirements and related information sharing
- Participate
in team activities and contribute to development of team and shared
objectives
- Represent
Oxfam to/liaise with donor community as required
- Complete
other tasks as requested by line manager and provide cover for the CFC in
their absence
Contract Management/Reporting
- To
provide professional support the CFC in contract management and
reporting
- Establish
a close working relationship with the Donor Accountant to ensure that
there is synergy in the contract management and reporting
- Ensure
high quality contract management including working in close collaboration
with programme and finance teams to ensure submission of timely and
quality reports to the CFC.
- working
closely with finance teams to ensure that income for specific
programmes/activities is correctly recorded according to Oxfam's internal
procedures (Crimson).
- ensuring
that programme teams understand and effectively monitor donor
commitments (as per the result frameworks)
- Work
closely with the MEAL colleagues to establish systems to
gather quantitative and qualitative information throughout the lifetime of
each funded project
Coordination and information sharing
- Actively
support development, coordination and effective communication of ways of
working on fundraising issues between Dar and field teams
- Coordinate
and share funding information with field staff as required
- Ensure
that enquiries from Dar and the programme teams related to the
specific rules and regulations of donors with regard to the writing
proposals and reports are addressed in a timely manner
- Partner
support
- Contribute
to partner assessments and provide quality input into partner selection in
relation to compliance with donor requirements.
- Providing
support and advise to the Programme team on the analysis of partner budget
proposals and in the interpretation of financial reports from
the partners.
- Reviewing
and commenting on financial information submitted by partners against
compliance with grant agreement letter requirements, good practices and/
or in fulfilment of conditions precedent to disbursement of project funds
- Provide
training and support to partners in terms of ensuring that the partners
meet minimum standards according to Oxfam policies and procedures as well
as back donor regulations
Skills and Competencies
- The
candidate envisage this role should have the following qualifications;
- Specific
technical/professional knowledge of their area from relevant formal
training/education
- A
minimum of 2 years extensive experience in funding management, finance and
donor contract management
- Proven
experience in funding management and/or coordination in an international
non- governmental organisation.
- Good
understanding of Project Cycle Management, especially around
Logframe/Result matrices
- Good
understanding of the cultural and political context of the country and
region
- Experience
of management/supervisory responsibilities, including good training and
coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others
- Well
developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible
in demanding situations.
- Proven
computer literacy and analytical skills
- Good
negotiation, diplomacy skills, Communication, analytical &
advisory skills.
- Commitment
to Oxfam’s mission and values.
- Good
management skills & resource management skills.
- Meeting
deadlines / good planning skills.
- Responsible,
flexible, adaptable, prioritising.
Others
- Knowledge
or experience of Oxfam`s programme work is an advantage.
- Knowledge
of Oxfam-internal donor database “Crimson” (contract management system) is
an advantage
To Apply
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you
believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking
for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience
for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online
at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and
then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference
number INT2246 and job title above.We are committed to ensuring diversity
and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is 8th March
2016
“Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply”
Diversity The difference starts with you
Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such
incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk
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