Area Manager -Southern Hub (INT10426)

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have 5 years’ experience of emergency and development work, and an understanding of relevant issues 
with at least 3 years of international experience ?

 

Do you have  A proven record of effective and complex management in a humanitarian response including 
managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This is to include excellent people 
management skills, with a good understanding of team development and proven financial 
management skills ?

 

Do you have  First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably economics, politics, sociology, 
humanities) or substantial experience ?

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam ( Syria ) is looking for Area Manager to Lead and manage the Oxfam Syria team working in the hub, overseeing programs and 
support. This includes representation, partnerships management, and coordination with all external 
stakeholders, ensuring quality implementation and outcomes of ongoing projects, and identifying and 
seeking opportunities for early recovery and humanitarian interventions. The Area Manager leads the 
whole team with a fully functional base to deliver a program in an effective and efficient way

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 • 5 years’ experience of emergency and development work, and an understanding of relevant issues 
with at least 3 years of international experience. 
• A proven record of effective and complex management in a humanitarian response including 
managing budgets, staff and funding of the programme. This is to include excellent people 
management skills, with a good understanding of team development and proven financial 
management skills.
• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably economics, politics, sociology, 
humanities) or substantial experience. 
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively with limited direct supervision. 
• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams. 
• Familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam 
International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol). 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action. 

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

 

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.