AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Donor Contracts Manager (INT5881)
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Background
Oxfam
in Tanzania envisions empowered citizens with reduced poverty, reduced
inequality and injustice with especially women and young people having
access to resources and a good quality of life. We want to see evidence
of citizens being more aware of and demanding their rights to resources
and essential services. We also want to see less policy incoherence and
positive changes at national level (policy) and community level
(practices, perceptions, ideas and beliefs).
Oxfam
therefore seeks to recruit a Donor Contracts Manager to lead on
maintaining effective technical oversight and provide quality assurance
on donor contractual compliance. The Donor Contract Manager will be
responsible to ensure the country programme team (Program, Program
Quality, Finance and other Support Functions) and partners plan on
quality donor reporting.
Recommended:
The Role
Reporting to the Country Funding and Partnerships Lead;
The post holder will be expected to work across the confederation of OI
affiliates in delivering the contractual and compliance role in
coordination with the Country Funding and Partnerships Lead.
The person
We are looking for a person with the following qualifications:
Technical
Donor Compliance (30%) leads in upholding compliance with Oxfam and
donor financial and operational policies and procedures. Review,
develop/update and maintain donor contracts management operational
policies, procedures and systems ensuring that policy and practice are
aligned. Responsible to ensure that all grants are implemented in
compliance with the relevant donor regulations. Monitors and maintains
an oversight on all contracts/grants in the CP and shares data with
management for decision making and that all grant-related information is
fully available to Oxfam staff.
Donor Reporting (25%) leads on reporting processes: develop reporting
action plans, convene report writing processes and assure overall
reporting quality, including overseeing submission of quality and timely
reports according to Oxfam and donor regulations. Specifically;
maintaining the systems to track and monitor donor reporting, ensuring
that narrative and financial reports meet minimum standards for quality,
identifying matters of risk arising out of these reports for management
attention, managing systems requirements for donor reporting. Producing
monthly and quarterly reports on an aggregated basis for all live
Contracts.
External Donor and Partner Engagement (20%) responsible to work with
Partner Affiliates focal points and donors in-country on grants
management/programmatic issues for ongoing, past, and potential future
projects, such as any unforeseen challenges to meet contractual
obligations, report submission and spend rates/significant budget
variances. Lead application process and ensure compliance regarding (no)
cost extensions, amendments, top ups, reallocations. Coordinate the
provision of specific technical support and training to partners to
improve reporting, financial management systems and processes. Prepare,
review and modify Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and donor
agreements in consultation with donors and appropriate staff. Interact
with Oxfam communities of practice working on donor contracts management
and fundraising to represent the issues emerging from the programme, to
remain up to date with internal good practice and to solicit capacity
building and other support when necessary.
Donor related information management systems (15) responsible to ensure
that the country programme staff are trained and effectively using the
information management systems for restricted donor funding. Review and
ensure that contracts information is recorded and maintained in CRIMSON
regularly and meets minimum standards. Support the country programme by
monitoring and ensuring that the team use organisational systems and
procedures appropriately on contracts management at all stages. Extract
reports on the same and share with management for information and
decision-making. – Administer the information management system above
country, and ensure that contract data is correct, current, and
compliant. – Support business processes associated with the start and
close of the financial year.
Coordination (10%) coordinates with country programme teams to strengthen Programme Management and donor compliance. With relevant teams (Program Managers and Heads of Units) monitor performance and efficiency of on-going donor projects by analyzing project monthly spend rates and highlighting possible problem areas; escalate any projected underspend where necessary. Support monthly reviews and analysis of financial reports and reconciliations with budget holders and finance team, with attention to how resources can be better allocated to achieve program objectives. Liaise with the Funding, Programme and Finance Managers to clarify specific donor requirements and guidelines and resolve queries on submitted financial reports.
Management No direct line reports envisaged at this stage. Advises country programme team on risks management, skills training and capacity building. Liaises closely with colleagues from global funding and affiliates.
What we are looking for
Our next Donor Contract Manager will require;
Education:
Minimum requirement is a university degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, or International Development or other relevant experience.
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Essential
Understanding of donor environment, understanding of funding issues in relation to Northern and Southern NGOs work in emergencies and development
Knowledge of capacity building, learning and development activities and how to create a learning and sharing environment with a strong knowledge management basis and experience of delivering capacity building programmes for national level organisations
Commitment to and knowledge of working with partner-led operational approaches, developing and supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to the programme objectives
Experience in Programme management skills
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills an able to represent Oxfam to donors and external institutions
Experience in Finance and Grants Management, ideally with at least three years working in a supervisory position.
Ability to delegate, coach and develop staff particularly in Oxfam contracts and compliance procedures and requirements.
Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
Proven analytical skills and the ability to think strategically
High levels of strategic and people management skills, able to support and mentor teams in their professional and personal growth and use a variety of strategies and approaches to motivate teams
Good research and analytical skills and ability to write quality reports and make recommendations for improvements
Competent in the use of computers especially spreadsheets (Excel), accounting packages, and word processing preferably Word. Competent in the use of email packages.
Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours is a requirement of this role with the possibility of working away from the office for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time approximately 4 times in any 12 months.
Ability to cover in the absence of the Country Funding and Partnerships Lead.
Desirable
Experience of working in a large INGO
Experience of working with Oxfam systems
Kiswahili comprehension.
Driving Licence
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in country programme, to act as key contributor to funding team, and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields , we also offers fair pay and competitive benefits package for this role.
How to Apply
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online through: www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs you are advised to use Job Reference number INT5881
Closing Date: 04 September, 2019
Essential
Understanding of donor environment, understanding of funding issues in relation to Northern and Southern NGOs work in emergencies and development
Knowledge of capacity building, learning and development activities and how to create a learning and sharing environment with a strong knowledge management basis and experience of delivering capacity building programmes for national level organisations
Commitment to and knowledge of working with partner-led operational approaches, developing and supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to the programme objectives
Experience in Programme management skills
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills an able to represent Oxfam to donors and external institutions
Experience in Finance and Grants Management, ideally with at least three years working in a supervisory position.
Ability to delegate, coach and develop staff particularly in Oxfam contracts and compliance procedures and requirements.
Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
Proven analytical skills and the ability to think strategically
High levels of strategic and people management skills, able to support and mentor teams in their professional and personal growth and use a variety of strategies and approaches to motivate teams
Good research and analytical skills and ability to write quality reports and make recommendations for improvements
Competent in the use of computers especially spreadsheets (Excel), accounting packages, and word processing preferably Word. Competent in the use of email packages.
Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours is a requirement of this role with the possibility of working away from the office for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time approximately 4 times in any 12 months.
Ability to cover in the absence of the Country Funding and Partnerships Lead.
Desirable
Experience of working in a large INGO
Experience of working with Oxfam systems
Kiswahili comprehension.
Driving Licence
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in country programme, to act as key contributor to funding team, and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields , we also offers fair pay and competitive benefits package for this role.
How to Apply
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online through: www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs you are advised to use Job Reference number INT5881
Closing Date: 04 September, 2019
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