Programme Manager – EWCSA (INT10405)

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

Oxfam in Bangladesh has been known for large-scale humanitarian interventions and development programs since 1971. At present, Oxfam has prioritized working in four thematic areas, including Gender Justice and Social Inclusion, Economic Inclusion and Justice, Climate Justice and Natural Resource Rights, and Humanitarian Action and Disaster Resilience. A team of senior-level thought leaders and professionals and a network with different sectoral expertise representing the private sector, academia, and think tanks make Oxfam a special place to work. Empowering Women Through Civil Society Actors in Bangladesh (EWCSA) project team works to empower marginalised women working in informal and marginalised occupations in Bangladesh, to influence governance and development processes.

Do you have at least 7 years of substantial experience in project management within development contexts?

Do you have experience in working in empowering marginalized women working in informal and marginalized occupations in Bangladesh?

Do you have experience in ensuring community participation that shapes programme decisions, and actively seeking a partnership approach?

Do you have experience in managing the project implemention in a consultative, participative, and gender-responsive way?

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

The Role:

The Programme Manager (PM) oversees the anticipatory project including financial management, ensuring compliances are met and effective coordination with the thematic heads.

• To promote safe programming along with other sector leads, advisors, and managers
• To be accountable for ensuring community participation shapes programme decisions, actively seek a partnership approach, and work following feminist principles including a strong awareness of power dynamics.

What we are looking for:

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

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

• Masters in humanitarian/ development studies, or business administration, management, or the social sciences.
• Substantial experience in project management within development contexts, spanning at least 7 years.
• Demonstrated track record in effectively managing complex programs, encompassing budgeting, team leadership, and financial oversight, with a commitment to community engagement and gender equity. 
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams.
• To be 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).

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, a 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.  

[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]