Location: The location is flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has presence and can establish employment contract
Candidates from South-East Asian countries and women professionals are encouraged to apply for this role.
Contract: Two years fixed term contract
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location
Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location of the role. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you
The Role
Oxfam International Asia Regional Platform is looking for an Innovation and Program Quality Coordinator who enables effective and successful change in innovation and program quality practices in Asia, working with countries, cluster. regional programs, regional platform and Oxfam affiliates. Contributing to Oxfam in Asia regional strategic ambitions, the key aspects of the role include 1)leading, managing, implementing, monitoring, learning and reviewing Oxfam in Asia’s innovation roadmap to systematically nurture innovative solutions and 2)accompanying and supporting the transformation of program quality practices, in particular in the areas of design and knowledge and learning. The position will manage strategic initiatives, use blended learning approaches and provide coordination and direct support for innovation and programme quality at scale.
Who we’re looking for
The Innovation and Program Quality Coordinator will be an experienced, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:
- Minimum five years of experience in similar roles, with minimum 3 years of experience working with multi country stakeholders.
- Strong understanding and experience with innovation processes / trajectories;
- Experience in managing complex and innovative programs preferably with rights-based long-term development, influencing and humanitarian work;
- Experience in Program quality with specific focus on design and knowledge management;
- Experience with blended learning strategies, preferably related to innovation and/or program quality.
- Effective interpersonal, negotiation and informal leadership skills with demonstrable ability to lead, influence and motivate others in a multi-stakeholders context both internally and externally.
- Demonstrable organizational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrable ability to think creatively and practically for innovation and program quality with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Superior verbal and written communications skills in English.
- Must demonstrate commitment and experience to gender issues, and ideally to feminist principles
- Work well in a team as well as independently and show initiative;
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam in Asia, to act as key contributor to the larger team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their technical fields. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development, and fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment
How to apply
Please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining why you are interested in this role and your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Your application will be assessed based on both cover letter and CV.
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, 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.
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.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization 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.