Climate Justice Project Manager
Climate Justice Project Manager
JOB DETAILS
DIVISION: International Operations TEAM: Climate Justice
LOCATION: Jordan CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term
GRADE: C2 National J OB FAMILY: Programme
SALARY: 32,218 JOD – 40,000 JOD
gross per annum
HOURS: 40 per week
FLEXIBLE WORKING: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to
talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.
This role is full-time and based in Amman, Jordan with travel to field as needed.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
• Diverse and complex problem-solving, requiring professional knowledge field experience and an understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Problem-solving and analysis often involves difficult decision-making with no precedent
• Advice and problem-solving often given over distance with limited information.
• Information sources are diverse, ranging from academic research to data collection in programme and non-programme areas and often requires a judgement on credibility and accuracy of the information.
• Ensures the effective planning and delivery of projects and / or defined areas of programme, including working with partners
• Contributing to project/ programme budget planning and monitoring
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Management and coordination of partner activities in relation to project and ensuring compliance with Oxfam and donor policies
• Monitor and manage research and policy activities in coordination with internal staff, project partner, and external sector stakeholders
• Lead in stakeholder engagement and coordination with solid waste management sector stakeholders
• Manage implementation of innovative pilot project activities in Za’atari Refugee Camp and the hosting communities in Mafraq through coordination of staff and management of project progress
• Oversee and monitor sub-granting activities to circular economy small-to-medium enterprises
• Design and management of awareness raising campaigns (community-based and digital)
• Manage, draft and/or review project deliverables including reports to donor, research reports, and project assessments
• Communication and coordination with internal staff for project implementation
• Communication and coordination with partner organization and key sector stakeholders (municipalities/ministries) and other actors
• Budget implementation based on monthly forecast and follow up activities
• Other tasks as assigned in relevance to the project and other programmatic priorities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam Italia needs to be able to:
• Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY and EMPOWERMENT (read more about these here).
• Ensure you commit to our ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct): PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability or class.
- Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
Essentials
For this role, you will need to model Oxfam’s feminist leadership approach so we have selected the most relevant feminist leadership practices which we will use for assessment purposes (which you can read more about here):
• Vision setting
• Strategic thinking and judgement
• Influencing
In addition, an ideal candidate will also have:
• At least 5 years of experience in Jordan in the solid waste management and circular economy sectors in senior role.
• Experience working with INGOs in Jordan
• Knowledge of key actors, strategies, priorities, and sector landscape for solid waste management in Jordan
• Proven experience in coordination and interaction with key stakeholders in solid waste management and circular economy sectors in Jordan
• Experience in managing people
At interview, shortlisted candidates will also be assessed on our values and organisational attributes, as outlined above.
Desirable
• Proven experience in campaigns, research, and advocacy activities for climate justice and/or sustainable development
• Experience in implementing sub-granting projects related to circular economy or sustainability.
Safer recruitment: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). You can find out what this means here.
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
