Director - Programmes at Oxfam

You can make a difference:

As the Director – Programmes

• You will manage programmatic/thematic strategists and provide leadership and strategic support to the programmes team;
• Lead programme design, development and implementation and, take responsibility for ensuring minimum standards for programming are met.
• Be responsible for growing the programme portfolio and in support of high quality programme implementation
• Will ensure effective coordination and collaboration between campaigns, humanitarian and operations teams in country and the broader Confederation
• Develop and support partnerships with national, regional and global civil society towards meeting the goals outlined in the Oxfam Country Strategy for Kenya

You will have:

• An Undergraduate/Post graduate in a development related field and/or at least 5 years experience in a similar senior programme management role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in development programs, humanitarian response and advocacy and campaigning.
• Politically astute, with a good understanding of key external organisations, how they operate and make decisions, and the country development context.
• Commitment to and knowledge of creating a partner-led operational environment, supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to Oxfam’s objectives.
• Influencing experience in working with donors, fundraising and donor compliance and proven ability to develop organisational networks and associations.