Job Vacancies at Oxfam Nigeria, 3rd June 2019

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Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance, adopting a right based approach. We are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Head of Influencing & Public Engagement Location: Abuja Nigeria Internal Job Grade: C1 national Contract type: One year Fixed term (renewable) Reporting to: Country Director Staff reporting directly to this post: Media & Communication Officer, GROW Coordinator Job Purpose

To align programme strategy with global campaigns, develop, advise on Country pubic engagement and wider influencing objectives across all areas of programs in line with Oxfam Country Strategy.
The job holder is responsible for leading the strategic thinking and implementation of Oxfam Nigeria’s campaign, advocacy, media and communication platforms to promote programs and change policies in delivering on Oxfam’s WorldWide Influencing Strategy (WIN) to address the root causes of poverty. This will include managing high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, media; the middle class, leading internal strategic thinking about how to integrate stakeholders wherever possible and devise ambitious media and communication strategies and mobilise the power of people against poverty.

Job Responsibilities Technical: Program, Project and Partnership Management:

Actively work with national programs and partners to build research capacity of Country Program teams and Partners’ staff and develop effective, evidence-based campaigns
Lead the development and management of projects and programs in order to create verifiable social impact and value for money for Oxfam and the funding donor.
Ensure Oxfam quality and compliance standards and the integration of good practices in the Public Engagement and Influencing program in close liaison with Oxfam’s technical advisers and Project Manager from the regional platform and affiliates headquarters, and the wider team in the Abuja office
Ensure Oxfam’s gender justice and gender mainstreaming in the full cycle of project and program management and guarantee verifiable result achievement related to Oxfam’s gender objectives.
Support implementing partners in their capacity to implement projects and achieve results.
Develop and facilitate cooperation with civil society organizations (including non-implementing partners), the private and public sector, media, philanthropic, academic and other knowledge institutions.
Coordinate and mobilise technical support for program and project partners and ensure high quality of programming.
Support extensive networks that promote Oxfam’s work in the thematic areas related to this position. Especially deepen the collaboration with private and public actors towards a greater impact of the program.
Ensure synergies between the program and other Oxfam initiatives on transparency and accountability in Nigeria as well as within the region and on global level.
Represent Oxfam at the various coordination platforms at national and regional levels ensuring compatibility with overall commitments and policy/project priorities

Communication and Relationship Management:

Identify and establish opportunities for engagement with and influencing of the public, ministers, media, press and senior public servants to further Oxfam’s influence and agenda
Represent Oxfam Nigeria and establish strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders, across the Nigerian Government including ministers, public servants, parliamentarians and their staff.
High level liaison with staff in Oxfam Nigeria, international affiliates and external partners to develop and contribute to policy priorities and strategies for influencing political change
Provide strategic advice and facilitate the planning of events targeted at, or for the benefit of, public, government representatives, media or partners
Oversee the collection, collation and reporting of all information relevant to Oxfam Nigeria’s public engagement and influencing, including the establishment of an effective digital database and website
Represent Oxfam Nigeria as appropriate on internal and external bodies, working/steering groups external contacts in meetings with networks, alliances, institutional/government officials on wide range of research topics, and acting as key external spokesperson including contribute to relevant Oxfam International groups and fora as required.
Act at all times in the best interests of Oxfam Nigeria while continually promoting the vision and mission within all sections of the community as well as the media and/or at appropriate events as required.
Be accountable for internal communications regarding Public Engagement and Influencing and support the organisation’s internal communications strategy as appropriate.

Leadership: Strategic Leadership of our Public Engagement & Influencing Unit:

Develop long-term vision and strategic planning, long-term research strategies to achieve significant impact on Oxfam’s public engagement and influencing work from research, policy and advocacy
Builds influential relationships and develops networks for effective change, both internally and externally, and is committed to maximising our influencing capability.
Lead and coordinate the development of Oxfam Nigeria’s Public engagement and Influencing Strategy that embodies the One Oxfam’s Program Approach addressing inequality in the food system, on gender, and rights in crisis and addressing transparency in public and private governance systems in line with a new and highly complex environment
Accountable for ensuring that appropriate tools and technology are in place to allow a strong flow of positive and consistent programme content to influence and communicate with internal audiences and external stakeholders including but not limited to government, media, donors, nongovernmental sector and supporters.
Lead on synergy on all Oxfam’s Nigeria Public engagement and influencing strands of work ensuring that they build on each other both geographically and thematically.
Lead and provide strategic oversight of Oxfam Nigeria’s public engagement and influencing with the objective of bringing about public engagement, influencing and practice changes aligned with Oxfam’s Strategic Plan and which ultimately achieve positive and lasting change in people’s lives.
Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and projects with a public and WIN focus
Responsible for identifying policy gaps and opportunities to affect change within or through the Nigeria Government, and directing the development of policy in priority areas of Oxfam Nigeria’s work
Provide specialist technical advice on:
Plitical context and relevant policies of major political parties
Public Service and perations of specific government departments and agencies
Ensure consistency with best practices in public engagement and influencing across programs at Federal, State and LGA levels; ensure a direct link between Oxfam Nigeria’s programme work and our media coverage through familiarisation with Oxfam’s work on the ground and the development of stories to be used in media work for advocacy, campaigns and fundraising.
Develop work practices and procedures for, and oversee the preparation of meeting requests, briefing papers, submissions and general correspondence

Management: Leadership & People Management:

Proactively contribute to the Country Office’s leadership team as an important member of the team; working with thematic teams to champion change in the way we relate to the public
Manage the operations and output of Oxfam Nigeria’s Public Engagement and Influencing priorities
Provide general advice to, and build the capacity of, staff, partners and coalitions in relation to public engagement and Influencing, as required
Other related duties as delegated.
Manage the Public engagement and Influencing team to deliver on the OCS, providing leadership, Inspiration and guidance and ensuring that the management of the team is in line with Oxfam’s HR policies and procedures.
Provide people line management, including performance management of Public engagement and Influencing staff
Motivate and develop staff by empowering and inspiring them to want to do things, providing appropriate coaching and mentoring supports, acting as a role model for behavior
Provide challenging and stretching tasks or assignments and provide coaching to support staff in meeting those challenges
Be a team player on Oxfam Country Management Team and the wider office

Financial management:

Direct responsibility for budget management of up to 2- 4 million EUR project per year including significant donor funds.
Manage all revenue streams related to public engagement and Influencing to maximize contributions to Oxfam.
Responsible for formulating, managing and monitoring an annual budget to facilitate Oxfam Nigeria’s public
Support the Country Director in identifying funding priorities that can support delivery on key income targets and determine appropriate distribution

Other:

Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Job Requirements Education:

First degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration with a postgraduate degree in Development, Public Policy, Administration or a relevant subject

Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience leading and providing strategic oversight of public engagement and influencing with the objective of bringing about policy and practice changes
In-depth understanding of the economic, political and social causes and dynamics of poverty, vulnerability and inequality and a familiarity with policy issues related to the creation or reduction of poverty, vulnerability and inequality
Comprehensive understanding and experience of advocacy and campaigning tools and techniques
Demonstrable experience of working across complex organisations and managing internal and external stakeholders to get the best outcome
Knowledge of Africa and global media; Ability to apply knowledge of internal and external environment to complex media and reputational issues.

Key Attributes:

Ability to analyse, interpret and act on complex information from varied and diverse sources.
Delivery orientation and ability to inspire and work collaboratively and build cohesive relationships with others to achieve outcomes
Identifying and establishing opportunities for engagement and influencing with various stakeholders with the view to being able to influence an organisation’s agenda
Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward way and influencing this to a wider audience
Strong interpersonal and representation skills including good team work, and experience of working in multi-cultural and virtual teams
Personable and professional approach when working with others internally and externally
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports including effectiveness in representation and the ability to translate policy into clearly written material for decision-makers
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.

Organisational 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.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Decisiveness: We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing: We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility: We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building: We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening: We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability: We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity: We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking: We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment: We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting: We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness: We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling: We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Project Assistant Req ID: 5040 Location: Abuja Internal Job Grade: E1 Contract type: Fixed term (with possibility of renewal based on funding) Reporting to: Work in Progress / SME Development Project Lead Key relationships/interactions: Programme management unit, Finance, Supply & Logistics and IPE Team Purpose

The Work in Progress! (WiP!) project aims to create more employment and positive expectations about the future for young men and women in Nigeria, Egypt & Somalia.
This overarching objective will be achieved via the three complementary pillars depicted below: increasing the supply of skilled youth by developing young people’s skills and capacities; providing business development services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their growth; and cultivating an enabling environment for youth employment, startups and SMEs.

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for the Monitoring and Learning activities of Oxfam in Nigeria and of the partners all within the boundaries of the project Work in Progress!.
Therefore the Project Assistant will work closely with the Project lead based in Abuja office and other colleagues within the Project Management team (both in the Netherlands and in Abuja). The project organisation is matrix based.
The post holder will keep oversight of the progress of project activities and monitor the indicators of the partner organisations and the activity planned by Oxfam in Nigeria. Fostering partnership management and assisting the Project lead in organizing joint activities among the partners. Ensuring project activities respond to the youth employment needs and the context specific way of working as defined by the Nigerian context. It will also include monitoring of the ‘Enabling Environment’ strategy.

Job Responsibilities

Monitor and support monitoring of and by partner organizations during the implementation of their activities
Support the Project lead and Finance Officer in using partnership management tools of Oxfam
Develop ideas where added value of the joint activities can be increased; how the project strategy and risks to the project can be monitored and amended
Provide support to project development and fundraising within WiP! Project
Monitor the ‘Enabling Environment’ strategy.
Any other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Monitoring & Evaluation Tasks Monitoring:

Implementation of MEAL plan:
timely administratin of online surveys (overview of activity planning essential), supporting partners in surveys implementation if needed, monitoring of surveys’ completion in Survey Monkey
Updates of MEAL framework:
6-mnthly updates of actuals in framework (thorough understanding of project’s indicators essential), providing project manager with information about project implementation based on collected data on a regular basis, this can be monthly or two monthly
keep an updated database f beneficiaries and other supporting documents for reporting against previously agreed indicators

Reporting:

Prepare/update reprting templates for partners especially the MEL framework. In cooperation with the partners and the global MEL advisor
Supprt the compilation of the reports at project level and link to programme level
Communication with partners:
infrm and discuss with partners upcoming MEL-related activities, collect feedback and suggest adjustments if needed

Learning:

Contribute to, follow up and shape learning agenda of WiP! project
Ensure logistics for and help facilitate learning events (yearly)
Develop and/or contribute to creation of learning products based on qualitative and quantitative research in the project and/or interviews with partners
Communicate and discuss findings and recommendations to project manager (and partners)
Discuss survey report with partners and get feedback. Communicate feedback with global MEL advisor. Ensure relevant comments are taken into account in final report.

Other:

Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Person's Specification Education:

First degree or equivalent in Political Sciences, Economics, Financial Management, , Law or other relevant qualification.

Experience:

2- 3 years’ experience in Monitoring Evaluation And Learning(MEAL) of development projects
Experience developing or using M&E systems in projects with different components and/or interventions.
Experience in working with partner organisations.
Experience in working in a multi-national/ cultural environment.
Experience in working with young people .

Skills & Abilities:

Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
Strong analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel etc.).
Strong training and facilitation skills for various groups at multiple skill levels.
Excellent in both oral and written English language .
Willingness to travel at least once in the 3 months

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.

Organisational 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.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Decisiveness: We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing: We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility: We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building: We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening: We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability: We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity: We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking: We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment: We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting: We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness: We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling: We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Environmental Compliance Officer Req ID: 5038 Location: Bauchi Internal Job Grade: D Contract type: 1 Year fixed term Reporting to: Project Manager Staff reporting directly to this post: None Key relationships/interactions: Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) Team Purpose

To promote agriculture-driven economic growth and improve the living conditions for 10,000 rural farmer households (60% women) with a specific focus on women and youth.

Job Purpose

To ensure that implementation of all LINE project activities are in compliance with the minimum standards and guidelines/requirements of the Bauchi State Government, Federal laws and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) environmental requirements
The LINE Project is targeted to improve the livelihoods of 10,000 poor women and men farmers in Bauchi State.

Job Responsibilities Technical:

Perform the duties of Environmental Compliance Officer for LINE Project and ensure the implementation of the Project’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) as agreed by Oxfam and the donor.
Ensure the tasks as indicated in the EMP are carried out systematically and proactively.
Perform monitoring and reporting requirements as per the EMP.
Arrange training for staff and partners for the activities assigned to the Environmental Compliance Officer.
Ensure monitoring data is provided to the LINE Project’s M&E Officer on a timely basis and electronically, and working with that person to plan monitoring activities.
Prepare an annual report on the implementation of the EMP.
Revise the EMP as necessary and present the proposed adjustments to the Project Management team in advance of the preparation of the Project’s annual work plan and in advance of the Project’s PSC meetings, as arranged with the Project Manager
Coordinate with all LINE team members where there are shared or overlapping roles.
Prepare technical proposals as required to ensure the LINE Project meets all the standards required in Nigeria and under Canadian law related to plans, permits and procedures for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water and waste water, and ensure quality standard on Project deliverables.
Be familiar with Nigeria’s environmental protection agency and local environment regulations and have an understanding of the environmental permit applications process.
Compile, track and analyze information related to LINE Project that is needed for LINE’s semi-annual and annual reports and for the LINE Project’s mid-term and final evaluations.
Perform onsite inspections to ensure compliance with the EMP and, as necessary, work with Bauchi State agencies, primarily BSADP.
Represents the interest of Oxfam at workshops, seminars, committees and with outside organizations.
Schedule and prioritize workload, set work schedule deadlines, and determine appropriate implementation procedures.
Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Other:

Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and well being principles.

Person's Specification Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Management or any relevant equivalent Degree
Master's in Environmental Studies will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Five(5) years working experience in managing development projects with an environmental component. – preferably within the NGO sector.
Demonstrable skills in environmental planning, design and management including experience involving community participation for environmental protection and sustainable living.
Must possess at least 2 years field experience in community development particularly with farmer groups in northern Nigeria.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent computer skills, particularly in working with word processing, Excel, Power Point, databases and electronic communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity, strong initiative and proven capacity to get the job done.
Ability to work independently and under minimum supervision.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa.

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.

Organisational 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.

Key Behavioral Competencies

Decisiveness: We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing: We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility: We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building: We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening: We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability: We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity: We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking: We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment: We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting: We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness: We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling: We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Office Driver Location: Bauchi (with possibilities of travels to other states) Internal Job Grade: F1 Contract type: Fixed Term (One year renewable) Reporting to: Logistics & Admin Officer Staff reporting directly to this post: None Key relationships/interactions: Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) Team Purpose

To promote agriculture-driven economic growth and improve the living conditions for 10,000 rural farmer households (60% women) with a specific focus on women and youth.

Job Purpose

The driver will work within the Logistics department to support operations structure, committed to providing reliable support to program activities in order to achieve efficiency in program delivery.

Job Responsibilities Technical:

Ensure the project vehicle - or any other car as directed or under the driver’s control- is always in good working order and properly maintained.
Always abide by standard driving /safety rules and procedure.
Ensure that periodic maintenance is effected on the project vehicle as and when due and to notify the Logistics Officer / Logistics Assistant at least 36 hours before designated time.
Transport project staff and equipment efficiently and safely as required.
Collecting and distribution of vehicle log-sheets, responsible for monthly compilation, and submission of log-sheets
Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs
Ensure trip ticket or form are used by program staff and approved by the necessary person
Maintain the Vehicle Board daily.
Oversee and ensure proper use of vehicles
Organise cleaning of vehicles
Oversee fuel consumption, purchase, and tracking including coordination with petrol stations
Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed.
Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency suppliers etc.
In collaboration with the Security Officer, coordinate movement routes for field trips.
Coordinate communication with staff for every field trip.
Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner.
Collect and submit vehicle related receipts to the Logistics Officer.
Other duties as assigned.

Other:

Eager and 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.

Person’s Specification Education & Experience:

Minimum of Secondary School Certificate qualification.
Automobile certification Trade test 1 & 2
5 years driving experience including long-distance driving to all parts of Nigeria, with special consideration given to knowledge of Bauchi State.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with an International organization, Embassy or any similar body will be an advantage.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities:

A good knowledge and understanding of vehicle mechanics and the ability to carry out minor vehicle maintenance.
Good working knowledge of road networks in most parts of Northern Nigeria
Fluent in Speaking English and Hausa

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.

Organisational 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.

Key Behavioral Competencies

Decisiveness: We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing: We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility: We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building: We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening: We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability: We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity: We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking: We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment: We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting: We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness: We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling: We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Note

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are eligible for this position.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who had applied previously do not need to apply again as their applications are still being considered.
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply

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