Program Quality Manager

Program Quality Manager

National Position

Internal and External Advert

Deadline for applications: 10th June 2024

Location: Open to Somaliland and

Somalia Nationals

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam’s work in Somalia and Somaliland covers both humanitarian and development spheres, with most programming delivered in Hargeisa and eastern Somaliland, both directly and with partners. The humanitarian component focuses on delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security (particularly cash grants) and protection, in response to persistent, intense drought that has decimated livelihoods – primarily pastoralism, and caused mass displacement. The development component focuses on women and youth empowerment, economic inclusion, influence in decision-making and access to justice, primarily through three multi-year programmes.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

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.

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.

JOB PURPOSE:

The position provides leadership and oversight for the quality of programs and accountability mechanisms across the country program, working together with technical leads/advisors, Area Managers and Program Managers in delivering their responsibility for the quality of programs and strong accountability.

The incumbent will lead and contribute to high quality project design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects and programs. He/She will work with all with all programme units

(humanitarian, development, and campaigns) and with partners to ensure quality programming, delivery, and learning based on evidence of impact at field level. Works closely, advises and supports Oxfam Country Strategy Pillar Leads for Humanitarian and Resilience, Just Economies & Economic Development and Gender Justice & Inclusive Governance and influencing and campaigns to ensure compliance with Oxfam international quality program standards and streamlines programme quality and accountability mechanisms across all programmes.

Coordinates technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners on project management standards and MEAL; and leads program quality team of 10+ staff members and directly line manages MEAL coordinators and Accountability officers.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Essential

•   At least five (5) years of relevant experience in project design, project management standards and MEAL methods in Humanitarian and Development sectors.

•  Master’s or higher degree in program management, research, or relevant disciplines.

•  Experience of development and humanitarian emergency work in Oxfam or comparable organization, and an understanding of Livelihoods, Resilience, WASH, EFSVL, protection, and gender programming

•   Capacity to adapt a Programmed Quality strategy based on the response programmes and the needs of the field.

•   Good experience of promoting accountability, learning and knowledge management as part of MEAL

•   Experience on program cycle management and research and evaluations.

•     Excellent ability and capacity to analyze and communicate complex technical information to a wide audience

•   Experience of being accountable to donors and to the programmes for accountability and quality programming

•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English clearly both verbally and in writing and with all levels of staff

•  Systematic and organised in approach, with ability to work on own initiative

•  Strong knowledge and understanding of development and humanitarian issues including the political environment, sensitivity to working with CSOs within the Somali region.

•   Excellent and demonstrable people, collaboration, and networking skills.

•   Effective communication internally and externally towards government and NGOs, donors, and internally towards management, program/area managers, technical experts and business support specialists.

•  Strategic planning skills with ability to contribute to programme overall strategies.

•  Good assessment, analytical and planning skills, incl. project management experience.

•   A proven capacity for mentoring, facilitation, training, capacity sharing and coaching.

Desirable

• Understanding of Oxfam’s approach to MEAL • Knowledge of Somali socio-political context.

•  Fluency in Somali

•  Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to Oxfam's values, mission and work including feminist approach to humanitarian responses and Oxfam’s partnership principles.

Key Attributes

• Ability to travel in all program areas in the country. • 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 the work.

•  Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who encounter Oxfam are safe

Please apply for the position by clicking the Apply button. Application Deadline on 10 June 2024. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessments might be carried out before the Deadline, only shortlisted candidate will contact

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