Contract:Fixed term-2 years
One Oxfam Grade: B2
Salary and benefits: Competitive
| Hours: 36 |
| Benefits: In line Oxfam values and according to location |
| Job Type: Fixed Term |
Oxfam International est une confédération d’une vingtaine d’organisations caritatives indépendantes à travers le monde.
Mali has been plunged into an unprecedented political, institutional, socio-economic and security crisis that has seriously undermined development efforts in recent years. This crisis has profoundly altered social cohesion, destabilized institutions, and democracy, wiped out economic activity and tarnished the image of the country, favoured unspeakable abuses committed against civilians, including violence and sexual violence. Poor governance, lack of basic social services, youth unemployment, organized crime, injustice and increased social inequality all contributed to the emergence of the crisis.
Over the coming years, Oxfam wants to harness its operational capacity and its ability to influence at local, national, and international levels, to leverage impact at scale by developing and implementing programmes that tackle inequalities and social injustice in Mali.
The Role
Oxfam International West Africa Regional Platform is looking for Country Director for Mali.The Country Director for Mali will lead the country Programme and contribute to implement Oxfam’s Global Strategy and Mali Country Strategy, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in the Country. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses, long term development Programme design and implementation, advocacy and policy and influencing
Who we’re looking for ?.
We are looking for an outstanding, senior leader with substantial management experience gained from working in humanitarian and development work. The ideal candidate will have experience, knowledge and passion for working in West Africa and have a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
In addition, He/ She will have excellent representation and influencing skills, the ability to represent at a senior level and substantial experience of successfully delivering strategic and large programmes and working in large and complex humanitarian responses.
What we offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment
How to apply
Please click on the « apply » button to start the application process. Please upload and up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values:- Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.
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