SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER – ROVING (INT10226)

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SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER – ROVING

Core Details

Iraq Context

Oxfam’s programme has been established in 2014 in response to the ISIS conflict in Iraq. Oxfam implemented activities during the past few years was built around the delivery of 3 main areas: A) Lifesaving humanitarian assistance b) Recovery assistance, and C) Promotion of Women Rights.

• Lifesaving humanitarian assistance: to newly displaced populations residing in camps or host communities. The bulk of this work was done around the Mosul Operation with activities implemented in the governorates of Erbil, Salah Al Din, Anbar, Diyala and Ninewa. Activities included: Establishment/rehabilitation of safe water (boreholes, repair of infrastructure); Emergency water supply (distribution of water through trucking and bottled water); Setting up water tanks and networks in camps; Distribution of hygiene items; construction of latrines; Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), Cash for Work opportunities inside the camps to allow construction work and solid waste management; and Distribution of emergency winterisation kits.

• Recovery assistance: to returnees, local host communities and IDPs to recover from the post-conflict and to cope with protracted displacement. The main activities implemented under these areas of work include: Rehabilitation of water infrastructure; Supporting local authorities to rehabilitate essential public services (schools and hospitals); Grants to returnees to recover damaged businesses; Provision of livestock to support farmers; Cash for Work opportunities contributing to income for vulnerable families and supporting rehabilitation of infrastructure of public interest (irrigation canals, main roads).

• Promotion of Women Rights: through contributing to the implementation of the National Plan for 1325 UN Resolution, and economic empowerment of women through provision of training and grants to establish/rehabilitate businesses.

In order to serve these three objectives, Oxfam work aimed to integrate the following key sectors together for every intervention in a given location:

• Water Sanitation and Hygiene
• Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods
• Non-food-Items and Shelter
• Protection of lives and rights of civilians
• Gender Justice
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Advocacy and Media work

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Officer is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and reporting on the GIZ-funded project in Salah ad Din and Nineveh governorates, focusing on increasing financial literacy and promoting renewable energy adoption among vulnerable populations. Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the Senior Officer will lead project activities, engage with stakeholders, and ensure the achievement of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of tailored financial literacy sessions and training on renewable energy adoption for various target groups, including people affected by poverty, youth, and MSME owners.
• Coordinate with local government authorities, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and sustainability.
• Develop and implement capacity-building programs for community committees, government actors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate exchange learning networking among climate change actors and identify opportunities for national and regional engagement.
• Oversee the implementation of selected mitigation measures and pilot initiatives in collaboration with government, private sector, and civil society partners.
• Draft weekly and monthly implementation plans/reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Supervise beneficiary registration and selection processes, ensuring adherence to agreed criteria and methodologies.
• Promote gender mainstreaming in all project activities and facilitate the inclusion of women and youth in decision-making processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government departments, academia, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans, identify challenges, and propose solutions as needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure progress and impact.
• Develop project progress reports for the donor in collaboration with project staff and technical leads.

Reporting

• Develop project progress reports for the donor in collaboration with project staff, technical Leads, funding coordinator and support teams. Ensure narrative reporting and financial accounting meet Oxfam and donor’s requirements;
• Ensure that budgets are drawn up for all activities, and that activities costs are kept within budgets.
• Prepare monthly situation reports (financial and narrative) to update management on program progress achieved, program plans, changes in direction and challenges encountered.
• Ensure that program staff provide an appropriate level of accurate progress reports and conduct detailed revision to ensure accuracy before sending it for sign-off of management.
• Support and assist project staff and technical leads in the development and implementation of appropriate monitoring systems and procedures for measuring both progress and impact.

Other

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff health and wellbeing principles

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:

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• A minimum bachelor’s university degree in business management, sustainable
• development, economics, development studies, renewable energy, peace and conflict studies or related field;
• 2-3 years of experience in project management, including experience working with implementing partners in the field of climate change and sustainable development.
• Good Knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities around financial literacy, financial inclusion, and renewable energy.
• Experience and skills in playing a supportive role, demonstrating ability to support field teams’ members to deliver results for operational work.
• A good understanding of the Iraqi context and local cultures.
• Strong ability to be flexible and adaptable in times of unexpected challenges and provide creative solutions, whilst maintaining the ethos and objectives of the work at all times.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals –ranging from local partners, local authorities, local community groups, the humanitarian community and the Academia.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic language (written and spoken) is required.
• Ability to travel and to work in difficult circumstances.
• MS Office operating skills (Word, Excel, Power point).

Technical Skills:

• Youth engagement: Promotion of youth-led initiatives and facilitation of intergenerational discussions.
• Awareness campaigns: Planning and implementation of awareness campaigns, including audience research and content creation.
• Stakeholder engagement: Capacity-building for effective state-citizen dialogue and stakeholder engagement in awareness activities.
• Networking: Facilitation of learning networking among climate change actors and identification of engagement opportunities at national and regional levels.

Desirable

• Experience in building the capacity of the team internally and of external stakeholders;
• Experience in working and jointly implementing projects involving local authorities and/or organizations as implementing partners.

Key Attributes

1. Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills;
2. Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
3. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

Organizational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

At Oxfam, our job descriptions provide a guide to what might be expected in the role. Along with our strategy, the job profile is used to help to shape specific objectives for employees. Employees are supported to deliver these objectives and they are annually assessed against them as part of the Oxfam performance review process. This job profile is not incorporated into the employment contract.

Behavioral competencies (based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)

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.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as <insert any relevant flexible working options such as part-time, job share, hybrid, etc.>

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.