Vacancy title:
Extractive Industries Coordinator

Jobs at:
Oxfam

Deadline of this Job:
23rd February, 2017.

Duty Station:
Kampala

Job details:
Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that employs over 6,000 people in more than 90 countries. We work together with partners and local communities to overcome poverty and suffering. We strive for a world where resources and power are distributed more equally and where everyone’s rights to a livelihood, basic services, protection from violence, and a say in their future are upheld. A world in which everyone enjoys the same opportunities regardless of gender, race, culture, or physical ability. In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women's Rights: Resilient Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

Oxfam in Uganda’s extractive program builds on the global experience working around the world in diverse contexts and issues. The Oxfam confederation has amassed a wealth of experience in engaging the Multi National Finance Institution Corporations as well as Governments and supporting communities impacted by the El sector. This experience is of great value work to the country level engagements. The Ei program in Uganda is embedded in the Oxfam Country Strategy and cover areas of resource governance such as citizens (especially women and youth) participation, protection of right to land, environmental conservation, revenue mobilization , community mobilization, grievance and redress mechanisms and cross border and global sharing and learning.

Oxfam is seeking to recruit an Extractive industries Coordinator to join our dynamic, innovative and committed team. S/he should have job specific technical skills, dynamism, and commitment to the cause of overcoming poverty and suffering, S/he needs to be of unquestionable integrity and committed to Oxfam‘s values.

The role The incumbent will report to the Governance & Accountability Thematic Manager, and plays a critical role of providing leadership to all Extractive industry (El) and Public Policy initiatives, and gives specialist capacity building relating to El within the country team. He/she will also work closely with the wider Oxfam El team.

Specific job responsibilities

• Provides leadership to Extractive industry (El) and public policy programming and manages the El projects under the Active Citizenship implementation Plan (PIP)
  
• Adopts a “thought leadership" attitude and leads organised researches and y analyses relating to Extractive industry to develop a comprehensive understanding of poverty, extractive industry cycle, public policy, revenue and budget accountability, and the issues that influence it
  
• Strengthens accountability in dealing with issues of access to Free Prior and informed Consent and benefits from the El by the most vulnerable Women and men;
  
• Supports Oxfam partnership selection and management processes through appropriate standards and approaches build partners‘ and stakeholders’ capacity to achieve partner led approaches for sustainable change in the delivery of El and public policy work
  
• Develops new project ideas, contributes to fundraising through writing proposals, concept notes and other necessary activities to secure funding
  
• Works in coordination with other Programme Team members and identifies and encourages synergies within and across programmes to achieve an integrated approach that supports the overall Country Strategy as far as practical
  
• Undertakes regular monitoring and evaluation processes to continually assess organizational performance and delivery against agreed results and recommends action to ensure delivery is achieved;
  
• Maintains awareness of the perception 0 Oxfam’s reputation on Active Citizenship programming and delivery in Uganda and recommends appropriate action to ensure that it remains respected and credible;
  
• Adheres to all Oxfam project implementation requirements and standards, in l‘9|Z.iilt)ll to SAP management, purchasing‘ HR, project cycle management, programme quality, programme learning
  
• Builds and fosters national & international alliances and networks relating to El internally and externally to encourage a joint accountability approach tor achieving objectives, enhance sharing, prograrnrne learning and collaboration among relevant organizations and individuals.
  
• Contributes to relevant lobbying, campaigning and advocacy work to increase others’ understanding of programme issues and to influence their approach and decisions in support of oxfam’s work
  
• Manages budgets, prepares high quality and timety reports in compliance with donor grant requirements, and support the management of donor visits as appropriate

What we are looking for

• The person we are looking for will have a primary degree in Development Social Science, Public Policy, Economics or other related discipline from a recognised university; at least 3 years mid-level leadership experience preferably within a large development or humanitarian organization; comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing Extractive Industries initiatives, experience and knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, Project Cycle Management (POM) principles, tools, methodologies and best practices; working with donors & partnerships, good financial and project management skills, understanding of gender, sustainable livelihoods, human rights and their links to Extractive Industries, Excellent knowledge of the political economy of Uganda and regional dynamics, experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change and undertaking media presentations;

Job application procedure
To Apply lf you think that you are our candidate, please apply on line by sending your CV and cover letter ONLY to the HRM at Oxfamuganda-jobs@oxfamnovib.nl by 23rd February, 2017. indicate the position name in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.