Field manager, Liben, Ethiopia

Field manager, Liben, EthiopiaClosing Date: Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the person selected will be the reference and the representative of the Organisation in the field, co-ordinating the activities of the project and managing all the resources in order to guarantee that the objectives are met in line with the policies and strategies of Intermón Oxfam (IO).

Key Responsibilities

Operational management

Along with the project team and supported by the Head of Programmes, to plan the intervention strategies, the specific actions, the priorities and possible changes.To ensure the correct evolution of the activities of the project.To co-ordinate the production of a report for IO (Sitreps and project reports), from the counterparts and for the donors.To ensure suitable management of resources .Financial and material resources: correct stock management, revision/monitoring, monthly cash closes, security money control.

Analysis of the context and security

Responsible for the correct understanding of the context of the intervention, to participate in assuring the pertinence of the actions, the identification of the emerging needs and the control of the security risks taken by the IO team.To monitor the security situation, evaluating changes in the indicators of threats and vulnerability and their implication in managing security.To ensure compliance with the security rules and to collaborate in their definition.To ensure the security briefing of all of the new members of the team and any possible visitors.

Human Resource Management

To ensure communication between the project team and the co-ordination team in capital.To organise team meetings and ensure internal functional dynamics that allow the flow of information and discussionTo produce / update the descriptions of the post and ensure the operational and security briefings for all new members.To carry out the evaluation for people hierarchically dependent on them.To ensure the legal and administrative status of the national staff Representation and communication.To represent the IO before the population, the local authorities (civil and military), international bodies and NGOs present in the field.To participate in meetings with several counterparts and stakeholders to co-ordinate and transmit specific concerns related to the humanitarian situation.

Experience and Skills

At least 4 years experience in the field of humanitarian missions with at least 2 years in similar positions.Experience in volatile contexts managing security.Management and leadership skills.Ability to act as a part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary teamAbility to represent the Organisation and negotiate in its name.Adaptability to changing contexts.Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken.

Working Conditions

Contract of employment: 6 months contract.Salary: According to the Intermón Oxfam country salary scale.Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution.Holidays: 27 working days per year 2012Working place: Liben Base, Somali Region - EthiopiaStarting date: May/June 2012Non accompanied mission

How to apply

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit us at www.intermonoxfam.org/empleo or send your CV by email to humanitarianstaff@intermonoxfam.org indicating the position and reference.

The closing date for applications is 20.05.2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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