Contractor Senior Regional Program Manager

Position can be based out of a number of SE Asia locations where Oxfam has the ability to hire.

COORDINTES WITH Project Officers based in Oxfam country offices in Nepal, Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia; Regional Director and Regional Humanitarian Coordinators; Oxfam America (OUS) Humanitarian team, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) working groups as necessary.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Senior Program Manager leads the planning and implementation of all aspects of Asia Community Preparedness and Transformation (ACT II) program. This role ensures the integration and success of programmatic activities, supports the establishment of a body of evidence demonstrating impact, and acts as the primary representative for senior-level communication in collaboration with participating countries and stakeholders. They will also be responsible for further development opportunities within the existing donor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Oversight (95%)
   • Lead the development of the in-country strategies for the program ensuring alignment with Oxfam Humanitarian goals and donor expectations, in collaboration with the in-country focal points.
   • Partner with in-country officers to lead and develop annual operational plans and budgets for each country covered in the regional program.
   • Provide guidance and mentorship to country teams fostering collaboration and program quality.
   • Build and maintain relationships with country and regional teams and other Oxfam affiliates.
   • Lead the allocation of the Emergency Response Fund through the Steering Committee and oversee all expenses and contractual arrangements in a cost-efficient manner consistent with Oxfam regulations.
   • Ensure program quality by facilitating robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) mechanisms.
   • Coordinate and organize regional learning events and research reports to advance the evidencing agenda related to Local Humanitarian Leadership (LHL) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
   • Responsible for preparing reports, narratives and financials to donor(s) and provide expert knowledge to countries in drafting and preparing country project/program reports, as needed.
   • Coordinate learning and communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and dissemination of partners’ work through various media.
   • Responsible for organizing quarterly Steering Committee meetings and additional ones as needed.
   • Additional tasks as needed to fulfill the successful implementation of the program.
2. Fundraising (5%)
   • Collaborate on strategic fundraising initiatives, including cultivating relationships with the financing institutional donor and drafting high-value proposals.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals.
• Serve as a professional and conscientious representative of Oxfam America and the entire Oxfam confederation, maintaining confidentiality of appropriate information.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of gender equity and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender equity, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve
• Must be available for periodic international travel, up to 35% of the time, mainly to the 4 countries that are a part of the program but could include travel to Oxfam America HQ and other locations.

EDUCATION College degree in a subject area that compliments the Disaster Risk Reduction and emergency response, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience working with development and humanitarian programs.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience coordinating job training, enhancement training and/or development programs.
• Program management experience and/or a certified project management professional.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural environments
• Proven experience working effectively with officials, managers, and technicians where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage grants and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and concisely in written and oral form, including packaging and disseminating work and learning by project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and make presentations
• Comfort and poise with public speaking and in training environments.

PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree in a subject area that complements the Disaster Risk Reduction and emergency response, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Knowledge of and experience working in Asia in a professional capacity related to Disaster Risk Reduction and emergency response.
• Experience interacting with institutional donors, including in written and verbal communications

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer.

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