JOB OPPORTUNITY at OXFAM

JOB OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE: HUMANITARIAN / SECURITY COORDINATOR
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Nigeria
JOB FAMILY: Programme
SALARY: N3,648,088 – N4,924,919 PA
GRADE: National C2
DURATION: 2yrs
OXFAM PURPOSE: Oxfam works with other to overcome poverty and sufferings
TEAM PURPOSE: To ensure Oxfam the capacity to respond effectively in the event of a Humanitarian crisis in Nigeria


JOB PURPOSE:
To develop, coordinate and implement Oxfam humanitarian strategy an contingency plans
To ensure that Oxfam and partner organizations have the capacity to respond proportionately with a focus on WASH and EFSVI and to develop, manage and coordinate the effective and efficient implementation of emergency programmes with partners in the event of a crisis
To advise Humanitarian programmes on ‘best practice’ in all programme service areas, and.
To ensure that country security strategy and security management plan is developed, implemented and reviewed consistent with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements and to facilitate all security related planning and activities

REPORTING LINES:
Post Holder reports to: Associate Country Director GB temporarily
Once the Oxfam Country Director is in place the post holder reports to the Country Director (line managed by Oxfam Novib)
Staff reporting to this post: None at present

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Experience of emergency response delivery and preparedness work (and development work?) preferably including Wash and EFSI, and an understanding of relevant issue
A proven record of effective management in an insecure environment
A proven record and recent experience in security strategy development and incident management in a dynamic situation
Diplomacy : tact and negotiation skills.
Cooperation and networking skills
Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts and with staff and partners with variety of ethnic, gender, cultural backgrounds
Basic accounting and book keeping skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam
Commitment of humanitarian principles and action
Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes

Required work experience: 5 years or more
Is willing and able to travel in insecure areas and when necessary on short notice

TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted electronically to abujahr@oxfam.org.uk starting from date of publication till 5th Feb. 2012.