Program Officer (SCOPE-PFM)

Department purpose: Oxfam is an international confederation of 21 organizations networked together in 79 countries. As part of a global movement for change, we are working together to end world poverty and injustice. We work with thousands of partners in countries worldwide and employ staff in a wide variety of posts. We work directly with communities and the powerful to enable the most marginalised to improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them.

Working at Oxfam is so much more than just a job. As an Oxfam employee, consultant, or volunteer, you will join a team of dedicated and passionate professionals working to save lives, help people overcome poverty, and fight for social justice. Oxfam is putting women and gender equality at the heart of everything we do – we expect that the person who comes for this post will be strongly interested in promoting women and gender transformative leadership.

Team purpose: Voices for Change program focuses on the good governance of fair and accountable fiscal policies, universal social protection policies and better essential services. In addition, it seeks to promote fair workplace settings, decent work and wage opportunities for informal economy workers in particular. It supports women, youth and groups that have been left behind with claiming their rights to organize themselves in networks and coalitions, participate in public debates and discussions, and advocate for equal justice.

Job purpose: Oxfam in Cambodia is looking for a dynamic person with concrete knowledge/ background with high ambition to support and work with the Oxfam team to successfully implement the Strengthening Civic Engagement and Oversight in Public Financial Management (SCOPE-PFM). SCOPE-PFM aims to strengthen good governance and democracy by enhancing transparency, democratic accountability, inclusive public participation, and oversight in public financial management through collective advocacy by civil society organizations and the active engagement of citizens. The project will work very closely with relevant ministries, including sub-national authorities and various CSOs, and networking, especially the Budget Working Group, local CSOs, and NGO’s, with a community outreach

Key Responsibilities:

Technical, Leadership, People, and Resource Management

• Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting of the programme.
• Support partners in program/project development and implementation through technical advice on participatory community engagement, develop and maintain relationships with local partners and authorities.
• Coordinate the appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation of the project, ensure quality in line with the operational plan and project strategies, and provide feedback to partners based on observations from the field visits and dialogue with beneficiaries.
• Coordinate with the project partners, networks, and target groups for the effective project implementation
• Organise and implement the activities and events under the projects
• Support CSOs' networking and alliance building relevant to the project
• Contribute to and support the V4C program in program design and implementation
• Contribute to and support the Program Coordinator in preparing reports for donors and related parties under contractual timeframes, regulations, and guidelines.
• Prepare periodic project progress/reflection with partners, and support the partners to plan the yearly action plan effectively
• Track the information and data relevant to the target groups, project achievements, and lessons learnt.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor and evaluate the project activities implemented by consortium members and partners.
• Provide support to the Program Coordinator to liaise and communicate with the consortium members and partners about the project implementation to ensure the project management compliance
• Provide administrative support to the project, including logistical arrangements for the events and donor visits, and support to the project team on project implementation and management.
• Work with the Program Financial Officer to monitor expenditures against work plans per the results-based Management principle.
• Monitor the project budget and disbursements to partners.
• Work with the V4C program team, policy advisor, and communication team for outreach activities and project feasibility, both offline and online

Job Requirements

Essential and desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field in development studies, public policy, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in the development sector
• Concrete working experience in successfully managing and implementing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Concrete knowledge and experience in public financial management, social protection, labour rights, research, and advocacy. 
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal support
• Good team player with good inter-personal skills and able to work collaboratively with a wide range  of stakeholders
• Ability to liaise effectively with partners and stakeholders
• Good written & spoken English and communication skills
• Able and willing to travel
• Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of program work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s vision and mandate

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as a 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

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the website:

https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/14024/

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: 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. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.