Deadline: 28 December, 2020
Location: Horn, East and Central Africa
Oxfam is seeking to fill the position of Nexus Fund Manager.
Oxfam is one of the humanitarian agencies responding to needs of vulnerable people.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial compliance, grant/risk management and related areas in line with donor rules and regulations
- Oversee management of grants and contracts with Nexus members, ensuring timely release of grant funds, financial monitoring of partner projects and internal budget monitoring in compliance with Oxfam’s financial systems and report on progress, status and possible re-adjustments of activities
- Support development of proposals for new funding opportunity/partnerships and ensure compliance with internal Oxfam approval processes and sign off process
- Upon award of any grant, prepare individual financing agreements for each Nexus member receiving funding
- Facilitate an external evaluation and audit of the programmes
- Coordinate Oxfam signoff of new proposals and support Nexus in proposal development if required
- Convene regular update and coordination on donor-funded projects with Nexus programmatic leads, forming the programme management unit
- Update Nexus steering committee on progress/delivery and any strategic issues in coordination with Nexus technical advisor and project management committee
- Operate in a way that is aligned with the long-term vision of Oxfam transitioning out of the fund management role and Nexus core members receiving direct funding by utilising opportunities to gradually transition responsibilities in line with strengths and capacities of Nexus members
- Join Oxfam staff member meetings with government officials and other partners in Mogadishu when necessary
- Facilitate and share opportunities for funding and advocacy with Nexus members
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Five years, minimum, of experience in managing and coordinating humanitarian/development programmes and grants (standalone and in consortia) in collaboration with partners (local and international)
- Proven donor reporting skills and very good understanding of compliance and risk management
- Experience in donor contract management and understanding of donor regulations, including the effective communication of such towards project stakeholders
- Experience in project cycle management, including strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Very good command of English, written and spoken
- Experience in partner capacity strengthening
- Excellent people, networking and diplomacy skills
- Experience and understanding of working in volatile and conflict-affected contexts
- Leadership capacity to develop a common vision, and capacity to support and develop staff and partners
- Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes
To apply and for more information, click here.
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