For Oxfam Pilipinas Philippine Nationals Only

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

About Oxfam Pilipinas

We seek lasting change. We at Oxfam Pilipinas dream and work for a future where Filipinos are free from poverty. For more than 30 years, serving in a country where close to 27 million now live in poverty, we have relied on the power of people to carry out programs designed to achieve our shared vision. Central to our strategy is working with partners to transform the unequal power relations, structures, norms, and values that cause poverty and inequality, including gender-based violence and injustice.

We strive to apply a feminist lens to all our analyses and actions. We seek to save lives, provide access to services, and reduce the impact of disasters, particularly on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We belong to the larger Oxfam family of over 20 organizations networked with partners and grassroots communities in all corners of the globe. We are part of a global movement for genuine change, seeking to rid the world of the scourge of poverty, with gender justice at the core of what we do.

 

Job Purpose

To support the designing, implementation, and monitoring of Oxfam Pilipinas’ Gender Justice (GJ) Portfolio work and Theory of Change based on agreed deliverables; provide support to the Gender Justice Portfolio Manager in managing all relations, deliverables, activities, and communications across the entire project life cycle of assigned short-term projects under the GJ Portfolio.

 

What we are looking for:  SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES:

 

Essential

At least three (3) years of in-depth experience in managing, coordinating, and implementing big-ticket gender-related projects. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in technical advisory, advocacy, campaigns, influencing work, project design and management around gender justice and social inclusion, peace, culture and education, and women, peace and security (WPS), and feminist approaches and principles. Knowledge of gender mainstreaming and gender justice programming initiatives and programs. Demonstrated competencies in proposal development, research and project management cycle, especially in areas of planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation learning, financial management of budgets, and donor report writing. Experience of and ability to build, sustain, and manage strong partnerships and work collaboratively with various organizations in different geographic areas including government agencies, CSOs, NGOs, and private sector institutions. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural settings and with community groups of varying backgrounds, developed capacity for tact, diplomacy and negotiation. Organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work in a complex institutional setting. Proficiency in designing and managing organizational, portfolio, and project meetings, activities, and workshops, such as creating, documenting, and facilitating programs and processes. Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and verbal communication (i.e., English and Filipino). Proficiency in using basic MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Good people management skills with a good understanding of team development.

Desirable

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender and development, gender equality and women’s empowerment, gender analysis, and gender mainstreaming. Knowledge of Do-No-Harm and feminist principles. Proficiency in designing, facilitating, and documenting workshops, meetings, and conferences. Skills and knowledge in influencing, network, and alliance building Experience in community-based projects will be an advantage. Key Attributes Ability to demonstrate gender-sensitivity and feminist principles, collective leadership, program management, sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, and commitment to equal opportunities. Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about applying feminist principles/ gender sensitivity, social inclusion, diversity, and flexibility in all aspects of development work. Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies and feminist principles to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible. Commitment to live by Oxfam values.   Organizational Values:

Equality -  We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

Empowerment - We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

Solidarity -  We join hands, support, and collaborate in working towards a just and sustainable world.

Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions

Courage - We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the deputy of the Gender Justice Portfolio Manager in designing, implementing and monitoring Oxfam Pilipinas’ Gender Justice (GJ) country strategy, portfolio workplans and theory of change based on agreed deliverables.

Portfolio / Project Management

Oversees the day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation, including the execution of tasks such as report preparation, end-of-project activities, good partnership coordination, maintaining and managing online project management tools, forecast, and top-up among others of the EU Peace BRIDGE Project, in close coordination with the Gender Justice Portfolio Manager. Lead the coordination of the EU Peace BRIDGE Project’s Management meetings and see through the implementation of agreed action points of the Project Management Team. Participate in staff meetings and see through the implementation of agreed action points Support the Portfolio Manager in facilitating the grant process to partners, ensuring compliance with Oxfam’s mandatory procedures on appraisals, partner selection, monitoring, reporting, and project closures. Supports the Gender Justice Portfolio Manager in designing and implementing Oxfam Pilipinas’ gender mainstreaming plan and initiatives. Ensures administrative and logistics procedures are followed in all relevant activities of the Gender Justice Portfolio and assigned projects in close collaboration with logistics and admin officers. Support the consolidation and preparation of the GJ Portfolio’s reports during staff meetings, Oxfam Pilipinas-wide and GJ mid and year-end assessment and planning, and other meetings as may be assigned. Supports the Project / Portfolio Manager in sharing information on project progress and learnings and addressing challenges affecting the assigned project/projects. Ensures that the project's communication strategies and activities align with Oxfam Pilipinas’ procedures.

Partnership Management

With the Project / Portfolio Manager, ensures that project partners are equal stakeholders in project management, reporting, and MELSA and that the way that we engage with partners in these areas is empowering, principled, and fully aligned with Oxfam Pilipinas’ partnership standards and requirements. Coordinates with the EU Peace BRIDGE partner organization to ensure that all reports are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with donor and Oxfam requirements. Collaborates early to identify potential delays, challenges, or capacity gaps and coordinates with colleagues to address and rectify them. Supports the timely conclusion of contractual arrangements with partner organizations under remit, ensuring that the process unfolds in line with the spirit and intent of Oxfam Pilipinas’ partnership requirements and standards. Provides and ensures open access to both him/herself and the wider Oxfam team, promoting continuous dialogue and ongoing feedback from partner organizations within his/her portfolio.

 

Other Responsibilities

As assigned, represent Oxfam externally and positively contribute to the promotion of gender justice and take an active role to contribute to knowledge sharing and program development, where possible and relevant. Perform priority organizational tasks related to his/her competencies, as may be assigned occasionally.

 

Contract Length: Fixed term 12 months subject to renewal annually

 

Your commitment to Oxfam

Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

 

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 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.