PROGRAM COORDINATOR (MACCI)

The Cambodia, Laos Vietnam (CLV) Cluster is newly created as part of the Oxfam global change process.  The CLV Cluster links programs, people, funding resources and knowledge in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam country programs to optimize delivery of the Oxfam Global Strategy Framework and the Oxfam Asia Regional Strategy, and to achieve operational efficiencies

The Role

Oxfam Novib is looking for a qualified candidate who will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Multistakeholder Alliance Against Corruption and Impunity (MAACI) program and good governance portfolio of Oxfam in Laos. The PC will manage a portfolio of partners and projects pertaining to MAACI. The PC will coordinate policy analysis on anti-corruption and good governance for learning, advocacy, and fundraising; the PC will also act as resource to drive the implementation of Oxfam in Laos and CLV’s cluster Strategy.

Management Lines

• The Programme Coordinator is directly managed by the Programme Manager for Active Citizenship
• Under delegation from the Programme Manager, manages the respective programme staff under her/his change goal portfolio.

Functional links

• Coordinates with the Business Manager regarding proposal writing for fundraising purposes.
• Coordinates with the Partnership and Grants & Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager regarding knowledge management, monitoring & evaluation, and compliance
• Under delegation from the Programme Manager, manages the programme staff in Laos with regard to program implementation and development. Program Coordinator is required to fulfil following key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource Management)

The PC provides leadership, strategic steer and ensures program development, as well as operational management to a part of the Oxfam programme focusing on MAACI and good governance in Laos and in the region. The PC supports the operation of Civic space portfolio and coordinates with other programme managers to ensure Oxfam delivers its strategy.

Programme Implementation

In delegation of the Programme Manager, The PC directly manages projects and support staff to implement programmes, while ensuring optimal collaboration, task division and joint learning.

The PC:

• Plays the leading role in the process of identifying key Anit corruption and good governance themes, internalizing them across the organization and acts as a resource for mainstreaming strategies.
• Ensures the anti-corruption programs in Laos are synergized with national, regional and global level objectives of Oxfam
• Ensures work plans are followed adequately, phased budgets are spent and managed in line with the financial management systems, key lessons learned from operational plans, cross-learning between different areas and sector teams are facilitated.
• Ensures complementarily and collaboration between partners in view of reaching programme objectives.
• Ensures compliance mechanisms are in place, are understood and effectively managed by all team members.
• Ensures key risk areas are identified through annual audits of the country programme are managed well.
• Produces clear and quality reports (financial and narrative) that demonstrates good accountability.
• Plans own work and in collaboration with partners, mobilizing Oxfam’s and partners’  resources at best to achieve the strategic goals

Programme Development

• Identifies potential opportunities for local and regional co-operation and (back-donor) financing that contribute to the goals of Oxfam and develop and maintain partnerships. This includes contributing to the team’s  development and implementation of projects and programmes that (potential) back-donors (could) finance
• Supports the programme manager in proactively identifying and pursuing opportunities for programme development and growth in line with the Oxfam Strategic Goals
• Ensures production of quality assessments, baselines, concept notes and proposals with budgets.
• Steers coherence and joint approaches across all the programme work to achieve greater impact and change.

Project Monitoring Exhange Learning (MEL)

• Initiates and facilitates activities concerning knowledge & information management with partners and the team to strengthen the effectiveness and implementation of programmes and lessons learned.
• Facilitates the networking between partners and relevant external actors such as knowledge & research institutes, government counterparts, etc.
• Facilitates the identification, organization and monitoring of capacity building processes for partners.
• Contributes to the implementation of the Oxfam Country Strategy and Oxfam Global Strategy of advancing Gender Justice

Representation towards and networking with stakeholders

• Ensures Oxfam is represented in key venues that are leveraging influence and adding value to Oxfam’s work on the ground (Government or CSO platforms, multi stakeholder initiatives, etc).

• Identifies, assesses and builds relationships with new and existing partners (operational, strategic and alliance based), ensuring appropriate standards and relevant approaches are used for each partner arrangement, including assessing partners needs and creating appropriate capacity building plans, detailing tools and methodologies, performance and accountability requirements and evaluation approaches.

Humanitarian preparedness and response:

• Participates in quick assessment of humanitarian needs in case of disasters and participates in writing assessment reports
• Contributes to the reflection of humanitarian response strategies, concept notes and proposal if necessary
• Participates in the delivery of humanitarian response programmes

ESSENTIAL

• Proven operations management experience of at least 5 year’s experience.
• Degree in development studies or relevant area and experience in project management and development for INGOs in Laos
• Understanding of the current landscape, policies, challenges, and major stakeholders pertaining to anti-corruption, governance, and civil society organization development in Laos is preferred
• Understanding of institutional donor rules and regulations; previous experience working on a European Union funded project is preferred 
• Competence in capacity-building and organizational or institutional development of local organizations
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Lao

Personal Qualities

• Team player with ability to deal with a range of people from various cultures and different capacities
• A strong focus on results – sets goals, plans and prioritizes effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans, establishes high level of performance and sets an example to others

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 inclusiveness, gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work;

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in professional development, social and environmental changes. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

How to apply

Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile to https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/14184/ 

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

About us

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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.

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