Regional Humanitarian Coordinator

Regional Humanitarian Coordinator
REF : 4129
Level B, Zone 2(Global)

Oxfam Great Britain East Asia Region

Who are we?

Globally Oxfam Great Britain is an agency with a passion and ability to make
poverty

inequality and suffering a thing of the past. Within East Asia Oxfam Great
Britain

is recognised as a leading development and humanitarian organisation, with a
successful track record which stretches over 50 years in Cambodia, Indonesia,
Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to deliver high quality
Humanitarian programmes thorough proactive leadership, management, support to
work

with others, and the lens of the Regional Change Strategy

The Role:

The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator plays a key leadership role in the region
in relation to Humanitarian response, preparedness and advocacy both at country
and regional level. It is required to develop long-term vision and strategic
planning to achieve significant impact in the humanitarian programme including
leadership on the implementation of the Regional Humanitarian Strategy.

East Asia looks at capacity and response from 2 angles – from a regional
capacity

level with the Regional Centre and Countries contributing and from an Oxfam
International perspective, ensuring that all Humanitarian activities are seen
from

a cross affiliate dimension

The requirements:
• At least five years experience of humanitarian response work in a range of
environments – including experience of field-level management of complex
humanitarian

response programmes; and all phases of the project/programme cycle;
• Demonstrable skills in gender analysis in humanitarian response or
preparedness programming, and a clear understanding of the practical
significance

of gender issues in humanitarian environments;
• Demonstrable experience of policy and advocacy strategy development in
relation to humanitarian response work.
• Demonstrated facilitation, coaching/ capacity building & training skills,
including the ability to influence teams when acting, as an external advisor.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, a high level of analytical
skills;
• Excellent interpersonal /team skills, and an ability to work independently
• Fluent English. Knowledge of other major language of the region would be
desirable.
• Demonstrated financial management skills;
• Ability to manage competing demands and produce results under pressure;
• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunities, including gender equity;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (at least 3 months per year,
likely to be more at beginning of job, or at times when a major humanitarian
response is underway).

How to apply?

We will provide a highly competitive salary, accommodation and benefit package.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please apply online at
www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using the job Reference INT 4129
The closing date: October 22nd, 2010 Only short listed will be contacted.