PROGRAMME OFFICER - GENDER

Oxfam Novib is looking for a qualified candidate who will be taking the Programme Officer – Gender position. The Programme Officer – Gender will provide intensive gender mainstreaming support and technical guidance to teams implementing two specific projects: “STRENGTHENED AND INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO TRAINING AND SKILLS” (SIATS) and “Greening Our Rice: Gender-Just, Climate-Smart Rice Production (CSRP) in the Mekong Delta (GoRice)”. The role involves close collaboration with project partners and beneficiaries to ensure effective integration of gender-sensitive approaches and outcomes during the inception and implementation phase.

Programme Officer - Gender is not attached to a single project or to a specific donor, the person should be ready to work for different projects at same or different times. He/she is expected to gain thematic expertise, but this does not mean working on one single project or type of projects;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute intensively to gender mainstreaming especially in the inception and implementation phase of the rice value chain and vocational training projects, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s gender justice framework.
• Provide technical expertise to partners for developing and implementing gender-responsive project strategies, plans, and implementation frameworks.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify gender-specific barriers, design actionable interventions, and monitor progress towards gender-equitable outcomes.
• Provide timely internal and external reporting as per agreed deadlines and formats.
• Work with partner organizations to assess training needs, develop training curriculum in line with Oxfam and other tested training materials, facilitate training sessions and follow up with impact of the training.
• Contribute to writing programme learning documents, case studies, blogs, video clips and take part in policy advocacy for good practices, lessons, processes of the programme.
• Actively contribute to fundraising activities of the programme.
• Implement and review Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework of the programme, and work with partners for conducting baseline surveys, progress monitoring events, producing progress reports and final reports.
• Monitor programme spending, review financial reports prepared by partners, and facilitate auditing of fund usage.
• Ensure internal and external reporting is done as per the agreed timeline and requirements.
• Actively network with relevant government agencies, working groups to develop and implement joint initiatives and advocacy events at local or/and national level(s).
• Act as Oxfam’s representative at provincial or/and national(s) level as required;
• Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s and donor’s (where relevant) operational policies, procedures and guidelines in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Take lead in one or more programmatic themes (to be agreed with line manager); Support other Oxfam teams in integration of your programme issues in their work and facilitate learning activities to strengthen capacities among Oxfam team.
• Work in close collaboration with other Oxfam teams, contribute to the development and implementation of Oxfam strategy and programmes in Vietnam.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential:

• University degree/post graduate, preferably in social science or/and management
• Strong technical expertise in gender mainstreaming, gender analysis, and integrating gender equality in value chain development and vocational training.
• Knowledge of development issues and familiarity with innovative approaches to address related problems.
• Sound experience in project management and negotiation with participatory approaches.
• Sound experience in resource management, e.g. finance, assets.
• Practical knowledge and experience of projects design, fund raising, report writing, developing training and IEC materials, advocacy and inter-agency networking and coordination.
• Sound experience in managing and monitoring development projects, including partnership management.
• Good analytical thinking skills and abilities to influence others.
• Good social and intercultural skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Good computer skills (writing and spreadsheet programmes).
• Willingness to travel to remote areas of Vietnam.

• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity

In addition:

• Result orientation
• Cooperation
• Analysis
• Listening
• Relationship building

Desirable

• Strategic thinking and judgement
• System thinking

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/13925/

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 who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam Confederation currently has 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We share a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty, injustice, and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens, accountable states and responsible private sector, and that it is fundamental to Vietnam’s development. Oxfam in Vietnam contributes to a shift from the current growth-based development model to a Human Economy that cares about People and the Planet.

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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.