WASH TEAM LEADER (INT10278)

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

This is a fixed term position based in Harare.

The Role:

To strengthen Oxfam’s WASH humanitarian role in Zimbabwe (priority 1 country) by developing a strategy to address both short and long term needs, managing risk analysis, programme design and quality control of emergency response and resilience programmes, and to assess and build capacity of Oxfam partners and staff, in line with regional and organisational objectives. To lead in the implementation of OXFAM’s WASH programme ensuring integration with all sectors of programme areas including community participation and consultations

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:

• A degree in Public / Environmental Health /Civil Engineering, or a relevant degree in WASH infrastructures, 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.

Desirable

• Coordination skills
• Project management experience
• Clean Drivers Licence with 4 years’ experience

Key Attributes

• 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 development work

Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

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.

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.