Program Management and Quality Lead

Oxfam Novib

Strategy and Institutional Responsibilities

• Together with the NA Director lead on the strategic direction of NA, ensure Oxfam s development programmes in NA are coherent and aligned with sub-regional and global strategies with a clear focus on Oxfam's added value in the sub-region.
• Contribute to the strategic discussions in the MENA region and enhance cross-regional dynamics.
• Lead on engagement with Partner Affiliates and OI stakeholders in support of developing, resourcing and quality implementation of Oxfam's sub-regional strategies.
• In close coordination with the NA Director and with the Funding and Compliance Lead, foster co-operation between Oxfam affiliates, actively seek and participate in fundraising initiatives, and negotiate funding opportunities for NA programs.
• Actively engage in discussions with partners and other stakeholders on fostering external funding opportunities and provide strategic advice programmatically to support external and internal resource mobilisation.
• Coordinate and/or actively participate in the design and oversight of programs, ensuring accountability of relevant stakeholders and/or providing thematic function support to the effective delivery of sub-regional or MCPs.
• Manage and support the preparation of high-quality reports/ program documentation/ learning and support its dissemination among key stakeholders in projects and programs, including other Oxfam countries, community and peer organizations, government agencies, universities, development organizations, donors, and the larger public.
• Ensure adherence and compliance of the NA programs to agreed Oxfam policies and management standards.
• In coordination with other SMT members, work closely with and support the NA Director by conducting regular risk analysis and reviews, apply safe programming and ensure partners and staff safety in all areas of work.

Partnership

• In close coordination with program managers and leads, proactively build relationships with external stakeholders and allies at sub-regional level including donors, government representatives and other civil society organizations, academia, to increase partnership and influence.
• Lead and guide the further advancement of the partnership strategy and implementation in NA in close collaboration with Program Managers and leads, the Influencing team and others.
• Ensure the establishing a NA strategic relationship and strengthening coalitions and networks both, across NA countries and within each of them, based on Oxfam partnership principles and best practices.
• Oversee and/or promote linkages and shared learning between counterparts and key stakeholders for effective planning and delivery of quality programming as well as in providing sound monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability.

Program Quality Assurance and MEAL planning, delivery and reporting

• In close coordination with relevant team members, ensure and be accountable for the quality design, implementation, management and monitoring of the Oxfam program in the NA sub-region. This includes accomplishing program and project objectives, monitoring and reporting the progress of the NA strategy and annual plan.
• Oversee and ensure programme quality is part and parcel of NA programs, including M&E frameworks, data and information collection for programme monitoring, reporting, donor engagement and learning, across programmes (including influencing) and teams and facilitates accountability to stakeholders.
• Ensure that the program team, working closely and inclusively with partners in countries or regional organisations, develops and delivers quality programs.
• Oversee and monitor the sub-region programs budget and expenditures, in close coordination with the Grants & Compliance and Finance & Operation relevant roles and Manager.

Leadership, Management & Coordination

• Promote and shape the One Oxfam culture by creating spaces for engagement and contribution and facilitating linkages, exchanges and shared learnings amongst and between the program team members and across teams and offices, as well as with the region and affiliates.
• Set example and best practices to following Oxfam policies, compliance and steer with regards to all areas of work within the delegated lines of liability and authority.
• As a member of the NA SMT, provide inputs and priorities for reflection and decision making.
• As needed and by delegation from the NA Director, represent Oxfam in relevant fora and meetings with donors, partners or other stakeholders to promote and increase the organisation strategic positioning.
• Manage, monitor and mentor the NA Program team through day-to-day line-management, hosting regular team meetings as well as one-to-one meetings with the various members.
• Responsible for the program team s HR issues and concerns; team building, staff coaching and development, and performance review and assessment.
• Manage and facilitate the recruitment and selection processes of the NA program staff.
• Manage, mentor and monitor the behaviour, performance, and productivity of the direct project team and peers, in line with Oxfam s principles, values, policies and obligations.
• Apply Oxfam leadership values, and lead their team by example, to ensure the fulfilment of Oxfam internal and external obligations, on all fronts; leave management, time and priority management, alignment with policies, respect of the leadership steer, contributing to a healthy working environment and relations.