Oxfam Great Britain’s work in Mali covers a wide spectrum, from direct humanitarian intervention and long-term development work through to leverage, advocacy and campaigns.  We seek to integrate these components into a ‘one programme approach’ to maximise impact and ensure the most vulnerable households and communities can build up their resilience to withstand recurrent shocks and stresses. 
Your role
You will be responsible for continuing to develop and implement a country programme with strong synergies and to deliver transformational changes through building and managing effective programme teams, whilst providing an oversight on humanitarian and development programme implementation. In addition you’ll ensure a well integrated programme approach, aiming at building up resilience of the most vulnerable Sahelian communities and households in Mali.
What we’re looking for
Experience in the management of emergency and development programmes is essential, as is a strong understanding of the importance of  mainstreaming gender into programmes. You will excel in leading and working in teams and will confidently engage with external partners, donors, and funders. Your exceptional communication and negotiating skills both in English and French are a pre-requirement. You’re good at setting and adjusting priorities, achieving results, managing concurrent projects and conflicting demands, and meeting deadlines as well as working independently. A good influencer and negotiator, you’re able to think and act strategically and creatively, plan, organize and lead.
You should also have knowledge ofthe Sahel region in terms of its political, economic, social and cultural processes plus a good understanding of key development and rights issues.
About Oxfam
Oxfam’s vision is very ambitious. To achieve our goals we need people that challenge conventional thoughts, demand the best and offer unique insights.  We seek to gain the benefit of a diverse workforce and to value their skills and experiences. Bring ideas, belief and the highest standards of professionalism and we’ll give you a lot back. We look forward to hearing from you.
We can offer you…
A Global C1 post with a competitive salary package to be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities, plus attractive benefits including Accommodation, Education, Expensive Country allowance, home leave flights, Medical, life insurance amongst other benefits.
A fixed term contract for 24 months  accompanied with partner and recognised dependents
The opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
The chance to meet and work with people who are some of the best in their fields
How to apply:
To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote REF:INT0960. or click on the following link
Short-listing and interviews will take place alongside the running advert which closes on November 16th, 2014