Job ID
17993
Job Title
EFSVL Advisor
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Strategic technical advice and support for programme design and implementation
In close coordination with the EFSVL Program Manager:
with the input from WASH, gender and protection colleagues, provide technical and advisory support to the EFSVL team and, as needed, to national partners to enhance a solid and systematic contextual understanding of programmatic areas, people’s needs and capacity as well as power dynamics. This will require inputting in the triangulation and analysis of information from a variety of sources;
in close coordination with other programme teams and based on assessment and contextual analysis support the development of context appropriate detailed operational plans and budgets for the delivery of humanitarian assistance;
provide technical inputs in project and proposal development, and provide support, where required, to write donor and programme reports;
work closely with other programme teams, especially the MEAL team, to enhance social accountability and ensure ongoing monitoring of Oxfam’s programme activities, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
provide strategic and technical advice to develop creative solutions to the delivery and monitoring of EFSVL services, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
explore and promote technological options (like e-vouchers, Last Mile Mobile Solutions, bank transfers...) for scale up and for increasing effectiveness and efficiency of EFSVL programming;
design or identify tools and approaches for use in food security, livelihoods and market monitoring, participate/lead in market assessments and in any other assessment as needed;
ensure policy team is informed of potential EFSVL issues which require internal and /or external advocacy support, and that the EFSVL work is well represented in all communication material and media.
In close coordination with the EFSVL Program Manager:
with the input from WASH, gender and protection colleagues, provide technical and advisory support to the EFSVL team and, as needed, to national partners to enhance a solid and systematic contextual understanding of programmatic areas, people’s needs and capacity as well as power dynamics. This will require inputting in the triangulation and analysis of information from a variety of sources;
in close coordination with other programme teams and based on assessment and contextual analysis support the development of context appropriate detailed operational plans and budgets for the delivery of humanitarian assistance;
provide technical inputs in project and proposal development, and provide support, where required, to write donor and programme reports;
work closely with other programme teams, especially the MEAL team, to enhance social accountability and ensure ongoing monitoring of Oxfam’s programme activities, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
provide strategic and technical advice to develop creative solutions to the delivery and monitoring of EFSVL services, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
explore and promote technological options (like e-vouchers, Last Mile Mobile Solutions, bank transfers...) for scale up and for increasing effectiveness and efficiency of EFSVL programming;
design or identify tools and approaches for use in food security, livelihoods and market monitoring, participate/lead in market assessments and in any other assessment as needed;
ensure policy team is informed of potential EFSVL issues which require internal and /or external advocacy support, and that the EFSVL work is well represented in all communication material and media.
Qualifications
Essential
o Higher Education in a relevant field (Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics or Development Studies);
o minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector delivering EFSVL and cash programming in conflict settings;
o experience working in an advisory and supportive capacity, providing effective support to a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
o experience working with partners in remote or hard to reach settings;
o knowledge of a wide range of methods and approaches that can be used for rights-based food security, livelihood, and market-based programming; including in-kind food aid, CTP in emergencies, early recovery activities in rural settings;
o thorough understanding of cash transfer modalities and mechanisms, analysing feasibility and risk of CTP;
o strong analytical and planning skills, including critical thinking beyond the programmatic but within the regional context; understanding of risks, power analysis and stakeholder mapping;
o experience in food security, livelihood and market analysis and use of results to inform strategy and activities design; with the capacity to remotely lead assessments;
o experience developing log frames, and robust M&E systems for EFSVL & cash programmes with clear indicators of success and putting in place accountability mechanisms;
o strong coordination skills including the experience in representation with Government and other external actors, in a sensitive political environment. Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential;
o ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines;
o excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities; fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
o strong commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam, including strong commitment to gender equality and social justice;
o an understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the programme.
Desirable
o understanding of relevant issues, particularly in the Syria and Middle East context;
o written and spoken Arabic is an advantage;
o ability and willingness to work in insecure environments and remote field locations;
o experience of having worked in conflict settings with remote access / limited access is an advantage.
o Higher Education in a relevant field (Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics or Development Studies);
o minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector delivering EFSVL and cash programming in conflict settings;
o experience working in an advisory and supportive capacity, providing effective support to a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
o experience working with partners in remote or hard to reach settings;
o knowledge of a wide range of methods and approaches that can be used for rights-based food security, livelihood, and market-based programming; including in-kind food aid, CTP in emergencies, early recovery activities in rural settings;
o thorough understanding of cash transfer modalities and mechanisms, analysing feasibility and risk of CTP;
o strong analytical and planning skills, including critical thinking beyond the programmatic but within the regional context; understanding of risks, power analysis and stakeholder mapping;
o experience in food security, livelihood and market analysis and use of results to inform strategy and activities design; with the capacity to remotely lead assessments;
o experience developing log frames, and robust M&E systems for EFSVL & cash programmes with clear indicators of success and putting in place accountability mechanisms;
o strong coordination skills including the experience in representation with Government and other external actors, in a sensitive political environment. Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential;
o ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines;
o excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities; fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
o strong commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam, including strong commitment to gender equality and social justice;
o an understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the programme.
Desirable
o understanding of relevant issues, particularly in the Syria and Middle East context;
o written and spoken Arabic is an advantage;
o ability and willingness to work in insecure environments and remote field locations;
o experience of having worked in conflict settings with remote access / limited access is an advantage.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidate in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their application as soon as possible.
"We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation."
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
"We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation."
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Salary Scale
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jan 31, 2019
Expiry Date
Feb 21, 2019
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CV Language
English