Oxfam is a world-wide development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty.
Oxfam in Mali is currently looking for a:
TITLE: Voice Country Coordinator        
DURATION OF POSITION: 1 year renewable
LOCATION:Bamako, Mali
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
Result Areas
Grant Management and Partner Coordination
Reporting, Compliance and Documentation
Main tasks
Communication and Representation:
– Coordinate the implementation of the Voice programme in the country in liaison with management team in country and VoiceCoordination Team in the Hague
– In close coordination with Country  Director and Country Management Team represent the Voice programme in the country vis à vis country stakeholders
– Coordinate the communities of stakeholders in the country and liaise with the linking and learning focal point in the country / regional team
– Coordinate and lead on pro-active and innovative outreach to the target groups for the Voice programme and coordinates the dissemination of information about the calls to them
– Launch and assess open country proposal calls and assess proposals with support from Voice global coordination team and others, guaranteeing application of Voice grant making criteria, principles and processes
– Regular communication with the Voice Coordination Team in particular the Grants Coordinator
Grant Management and Partner Support
– Support organisation of Voice programme events and activities
– Provide technical support as needed to potential grantees in the formulation of grant applications
– Mentor and provide technical assistance to grantees in the implementation of projects on an as needed basis
– Support capacity development and empowerment approaches
– Coordinate and support in-country grants team in carrying out programme and accountability assessments
– Ensure effective post contract grant management including collection and assessment of reports, follow up,  communication with and monitoring grantees on the ground; ensure scheduled payments to grantees, and liaise with finance officer to ensure seamless grantee management and communication
– Manage, review and make recommendations to change as needed to ensure that grant processes are in line with Voice needs and promote effective grant making
Compliance and Reporting
– Process and monitor information on grant allocation in the administrative system
– Responsible for country level reporting on the Voice programme (grant portfolio reporting, data collection and learning, time writing)
– Develop and prepare operational reports for grant management at national and global level
– Administer Voice policies and procedures in accordance with country and organisational guidelines
– Track Voice grant compliance and bring instances of non-compliance to the attention of the Country Director and Voice Coordination Team
– Support grants and financial data reconciliation and preparation for reports, audits and other Voice reporting as needed
– Monitor regulations and their effect on grant making.
Requirements for the job
– 5 years experience with large scale grant management;
– Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable country/ national; regulations;
– Knowledge of and affinity with social inclusion,  marginalisation, lobby & advocacy;
– Relevant Academic background (MA level) or similar;
– Excellent written and verbal English;
– Administrative project management skills;
– Excellent ICT skills ( Microsoft Office and database);
– Excellent organisational and coordination skills;
– Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritise multiple projects;
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a multicultural environment; 
– Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
– Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments;
– Ability to analyse budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines
TO APPLY
All interested candidates for this position should submit: a Resume, a cover letter, other diploma and certificate to sekou.doumbouya@oxfamnovib.nl  Cc to samuel.dao@oxfamnovib.nl
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS: July 3, 2016 at 5:00pm