PROJECT COORDINATOR, Women’s Economic Advancement for Collective Transformation (WEACT) At Oxfam

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JOB PURPOSE

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in leading coordination and implementation of the project in the targeted regions and districts and ensure quality delivery of the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded project in Ghana. S/he will develop and manage relations with partner organizations, state agencies, local authorities, private sector among others and ensure proper implementation of activities and delivery of project results in a programmatic and transformative partnership approach. The position will ensure coordination and cross learning among the consortium partners as well as working closely with Oxfam Quebec who holds the contract with the donor.

THE ROLE

The incumbent will contribute significantly to ongoing power analysis and strategic direction of the WeACT project and connects aspects of it to the regional, continental, and international level work on women’s economic empowerment. Ensures an integrated approach and connectedness (synergy) of the project including ways of working and coordination**;** and connects with other internal (Affiliates) and external (donors, partners, allies, CS movements) stakeholders in such a way as to maximise efficient and impactful delivery.

It will be essential for the role to work with consortium partners to ensure that all donor policies and procedures and other relevant Oxfam policies and procedures are adhered to. Represent Oxfam at internal and external women’s theme events and meetings as appropriate. The role also requires dedicated and targeted engagement with government, and regional institutions, civil society coalitions, private sector, and influential persons in various fora.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Project Management:

• Responsible for the development of project implementation plan (PIP) and monitoring and evaluation framework with the support of the Campaigns, Advocacy and Influencing Lead, Program Effectiveness, Just Economy Program and Policy Manager, and Program Manager at Oxfam Quebec
• Develop and update the project implementation plan and budget according to the contribution agreement and the requirements of the donor, in collaboration with the project team and Oxfam affiliates
• Develop and update the annual project work plans and budget according to the contribution agreement and the requirements of the donor in collaboration with the project team and Oxfam affiliates
• Develop quarterly and monthly operational plans (activities vs budgets) of the project in collaboration with partners and staff
• Guarantee the sound financial management of the project according to the policies and procedures of Oxfam and the donor
• Liaise with the Oxfam logistics team for the procurement of goods and services for the project, to guarantee correct application of the procurement procedures
• Prepare and submit narrative reports within the deadlines and terms set out in accordance with the contribution agreement and the requirements of the donor
• Working with implementing partners, oversee reporting process and ensure high quality and timely donor deliverables in close collaboration with involved partner officers
• Manage the relationship with partners directly and ensure close collaboration and support to implementation
• In collaboration with project monitoring and evaluation staff, ensure development and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and report
• Ensure development of a communication and visibility plan with communication project staff
• Facilitate some key activities of the WeACT project in accordance to the project implementation plan including, for example, leading on learning exercises which cuts across the work of all consortium partners
• Manage the relationship with the GAC Delegation in Ghana with support of senior management ensuring timely and regular communication and updates
• Ensure adequate line of communication (internal and external) and visibility of the project both at national and local level in coordination with the Program Manager, the Head of Campaigns, Advocacy and Influencing and Oxfam affiliates

People/Resource Management

• Create, support, and coordinate an environment that generates solid collaborations and partnerships, influence, knowledge sharing and innovation
• Undertake management and matrix management of team members as assigned
• Induct staff to the project, motivate and inspire them to maximise full potential on the project
• Ensure the application of standards, procedures and policies including compliance with the code of conduct, performance management, safety and local legislation according to Oxfam and donor requirements.
• Provide guidance and feedback for the staff on project design, implementation, and monitoring
• Contribute to the preparation of annual performance goals with staff and monitor performance against key deliverables for the project alongside primary line manager
• Contribute to Let’s Talk processes ensuring support is provided to accompany staff to perform to their full potential on the project, while supporting their career development plans
• Support and build the capacity of WeACT project team, and partners, to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate the project
• Support staff capacity reviews within the team and develop personal development plans to improve team capacity

Compliance and Governance

• Adhere to all Oxfam program requirements and standards in relation to approved systems and program implementation plan, project cycle management, program quality and program learning and other requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct on the part of project team by committing to be exemplary in practices and behaviors as well as the follow-up to put in place Safeguarding policies and practices (prevention of harassment, abuse and ‘sexual exploitation).
• Share Oxfam values ​​and be engaged in a rights-based approach, including active engagement to put the rights of women at the heart of everything we do as well as the rights of marginalized people in all aspects of the work of ‘an organization
• Implement Oxfam’s Gender, Diversity and Equal Opportunities policies and ensure gender mainstreaming in the WeACT project in Ghana
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and review and work with project teams including partners to ensure compliance
• Support to organize steering committee meetings and serve as secretary to the project steering committee – service the steering committee
• Review existing partnerships and assess opportunities for additional partnerships involving local agencies in Ghana

Public Policy and Advocacy

• Work collaboratively with Campaigns, Advocacy and Influencing Lead and the Media and Communications Coordinator to develop policy briefing papers, media briefs and opinion pieces for external use
• Play an active role in lobby and advocacy/influencing on issues related to Oxfam mandate through personal contacts and co-ordination of allies, leading to impact on public policies and practices to build just economy and reduce inequality.
• Supports coalitions and alliances on women’s economic empowerment advocacy and campaigns targeting governments and institutions at relevant levels.

Partner Engagement and Partnerships Capacity Development

• Support WeACT project partner teams in exploring approaches for assessing, enhancing, monitoring, and evaluating institutional and organisational capacities in a participatory manner.
• Provides technical guidance and support to key implementing partners.
• Leads and/or coordinate capacity building initiatives on relevant approaches and tools including but not limited to the Transformative Leadership for Women’s Rights, feminist principles, and others.
• Develop and implement a detailed plan for building the influencing capacity of partner organisations. This will include needs assessment, capacity building approach and delivery plan including tools and methodologies
• Assist partner organizations in the development of influencing strategies as necessary
• Work with Media and Communications Coordinator to develop and manage relations with media partners
• Liaises with Program Effectiveness Lead, Just Economy Policy and Program Manager and partners to identify common challenges and solutions to influencing

Internal and External Coordination, Representation and Networking

• Inform and influence wider Gender Justice and Women’s Economic Empowerment Working Groups/Teams as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate and/or participate in relevant regional/continental/national/international events.
• Develop and maintain professional networks, relationships with partners (Gender Justice networks and think tanks, knowledge institutions, equality movements, etc.)
• Establish internal and external connections on women’s economic empowerment including experts/consultants.
• Develop relationships, maintain, and nurture existing ones; and represent Oxfam in Ghana to donors, Government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and women’s rights and feminist movements.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Qualifications: Someone with a passion for gender and economic justice/equity, a strong professional qualification and background in gender and development, and women’s economic empowerment. A strong background and a track record in international development with a specialty in project management, more specifically focused on women’s rights, gender and human rights and women economic empowerment and research and analysis for campaigns, advocacy and influencing work.

Education: Master’s degree in a related field is required (development studies, international development, gender and development, or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in international development required. A detailed understanding of women’s rights, gender justice, human rights, women’s economic empowerment, non-profit strategic project management and campaigns, advocacy and policy influencing, and organizational development functions are critical. This can be experience as a mid-to-senior level project manager with a demonstrated record of achievement in coordinating advocacy and policy influencing, and organizational development.

WE OFFER

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in your profession, work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their respective fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

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. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

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