OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering

TEAM PURPOSE: To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering and injustice and alleviating their symptoms

JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Humanitarian program Coordinator, the DRR project Manager will be engaged in the implementation of the project that aims to strengthen the capacities of the community structures, in particular the CCPCs in 25 communes in the areas of Artibonite and the North west of Haiti.

Management lines
Job holder reports to: Humanitarian Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post:
DRR specialists, Community mobilisers, DRR Animators

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leads, coordinates and delivers agreed plans or strategies over which the job holder has some strategic input.
• Represents Oxfam as the DRR &humanitarian focal point in the areas of the implementation of the project.
• Impact and influence of the job is mostly within the job holder’s own program unit (i.e. country/region) but occasionally also in other parts of the affiliate and/or with an external audience.
• Ensure smooth implementation of the activities.
• Ensure quality of the activities implemented in line with the donor proposal and technical standards
• Ensure the project management is in accordance with the donor’s and Oxfam regulations. policies and procedures
• Ensure timely documentation, completion of projects reports, tools.
• Regular monitor, interpret, analyze data and ensure adjustments.
• Produce quality , internal and external reports
• Plan, prepare and preside meetings with team and partners on a regular basis .
• Specific competencies and skills are required to achieve the job’s objectives eg geographical, thematic, and managerial.
• Provides specialist support or specific skills to their team or program unit.
• Develops plans and objectives to contribute to country, region and broader progrme strategy in collaboration with other program units (e.g. other affiliates in-country or colleagues in different country program) or departments (e.g. head office).
• Analyses and communicates complex information to a wide audience.
• Decision-making requires making sound judgments based on technical and management experience, actively supported by line management or the program team.
• Management tasks are complex and non-routine within their specialist unit or function.

 The focus of the role will vary over time but has well-defined targets and/or minimum standards, and is both proactive and reactive.
 Requires management of large teams and funds as a result of emergency response interventions


Representation and communication
1. Represent and place Oxfam in relevant meetings and forum in the areas of implementation of the project
2. Ensure effective communication about program impact with stakeholders within and outside Oxfam

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential
1. A minimum of 5 years field experience in DRR project management preferably with non-government organizations and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and DRM policy issues. (E)
2. Proven experience in leading and coordinating DRR projects
3. Sound knowledge and ability to apply NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, SPHERE, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes. (E)
4. Sound knowledge and proven practical experience in designing and implementing capacity building activities, including capacity gap assessments, coaching and mentoring. (E)
5. Knowledge and experience of integrating disaster risk reduction in emergency responses& development programme & across sector in both rural and urban setting(D)
6. Experience in developing strategies and innovative approaches to Disaster Management work and reconstruction in the short, middle and long term (E)
7. Knowledge an d experience with gender issues and strengthening the role of women in programme
8. A proven record of effective project and people management. (E)
9. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluating program and capacity building activities. (D)
10. Analytical and strategic planning skills. (E)
11. Proven numeracy and financial management skills as well as proven proposal and report writing skills. (E)
12. Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences
13. Capability of integration in and coordination with existing Oxfam country teams, Oxfam International as well as with Oxfam partner organizations and support their needs, adaptable and flexible.
14. Confident representation skills. (D)
15. Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts. (E)
16. Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally. (E)
17. Good written and spoken French and English is essential (E)
18. Willingness to travel at short notice, often in difficult circumstances and availability to work for up to 6 weeks in any one location.
19. Experience in working in insecure environments and managing team security. (E)
20. Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender equity issues and their relevance to humanitarian response work. (D)
21. High level of self-awareness, good communication skills, patience and willingness to assume supporting role. (E)
22. Ability to take the initiative and make decisions with limited support in fast moving environments. (E)

JOB TITLE: Disaster Risks Reduction project Manager
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION:
Artibonite/North West , Haiti
JOB FAMILY: Program management
SALARY:
LEVEL:
DURATION: 1 year +