OXFAM IN THE PACIFIC | VANUATU
Location:
Port Vila
Due Date:
25-03-2022
Type:
Fixed Term Contract: 3 years
Organisation Description:
The Oxfam Confederation is an international development organization that consists of 19 affiliates which collectively work in over 90 countries to enhance the impact and cost-effectiveness of their work to ultimately contribute to fulfilling the vision of a just world without poverty. We believe a fairer world is possible in which people will have control over their lives and livelihoods, their voices are heard, and their rights upheld. We work directly with communities, in most cases through local partner organizations and seek to influence policymakers on issues which have a direct bearing on people's lives. We strive to achieve our mission through long-term development programs, humanitarian response, campaigns, policy research and advocacy.
Oxfam in the Pacific (OIP) has a regional strategy that is focused on achieving change in three thematic areas: Climate Justice, Economic Justice and Gender & Citizen Justice. To do this, we currently work primarily with national and regional NGOs and Community Based Organisations but also with national and sub-national levels of government and regional institutions. We're working directly or through partners in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Tonga and Samoa.
Our approach is rooted in collective action. We believe that single actors and agencies cannot solve complex development issues on their own. The engagement of diverse and often conflicting group interests is required. We seek to build strong networks, mutual understanding, and collectively lift our capacity to enable collaboration, influencing and accountability. We aim to support stronger cross-sector engagement in the region, shifting siloed sectoral approaches to development challenges.
Oxfam's work in Vanuatu is based on a sound analysis of thinking and working politically. We convene and facilitate coalitions and network building. The "Tugeta Yumi Stanap Strong" (TYSS) (Together We are Strong) program was designed as part of OIP's suite of Inclusion and Economic Justice projects and will work in ways underpinned by Oxfam's Pacific Values and strengths-based interventions, to address systemic and gendered issues of power and a lack of equality and diversity.
The TYSS Programme sits within OIP's Gender and Citizen Justice (GCJ) thematic pillar. At the base of the three Pacific thematic pillars is the commitment for inclusive and transparent governance for a 1.5°C world, which recognizes the significance of every community member of the Pacific having control over their lives, resources, and oceans in order to limit carbon emissions to 1.5° C.
The five-year TYSS program works across four key areas or Program pillars. Pillar One (Civil Society) aims to strengthen local civil society organizations (CSOs) run by and represent diverse and marginalized people for increased autonomy and sustainability and to increase their voice and agency within larger systems and Networks in Vanuatu. Pillar Two (Collective Action) aims to increase the autonomy, diversity, and gender responsiveness of civil society networks in Vanuatu – ensuring that as well as planning advocacy initiatives based on the needs of their constituent groups, they are prioritizing and strategizing together to increase the impact and success of collective action on key issues affecting the lives of women and marginalized groups. Pillar Three (Institutions) aims to raise the consciousness of key leadership groups and institutions within formal and informal governance institutions in Vanuatu, focusing on shifting norms and attitudes regarding gender equality and the importance of diversity in decision-making. Pillar Four (Knowledge) ensures Oxfam, its partner organizations and allies have access to data, wisdom, and evidence to shift attitudes, build skills and understand and influence how change happens.
Job Desctiption:
The Partnership and Network Coordinator is a key role in the TYSS program team. The role is
responsible for coordinating and overseeing all Oxfam Partners under the TYSS program and acts as a conduit between TYSS partners and Oxfam. The Partnership and Network Coordinator will continue to build on existing relationships with Oxfam's diverse civil society partners and uphold OiP's approach as a convener, broker and facilitator. The role is responsible for supporting and strengthening the quality and effectiveness of partners and networks within the TYSS program. The coordinator will provide mentoring and will respond to needs, for example through the development of systems and processes, and the identification of technical assistance and practical support to partners and networks. The Partnership and Network Coordinator will also act as a liaison between management and Oxfam on any partner complaints received.
The Partnership and Network Coordinator is based in Vanuatu and reports to the TYSS Programme Manager. Partnerships are key to Oxfam's programming, and therefore the Partnership and Network Coordinator will provide support, guidance and advice to the Programme Manager for the coordination and implementation of the TYSS program. The role will also closely liaise with other Oxfam in Vanuatu projects, especially those working with the same partners and networks.
The Partnership and Network Coordinator will also work in close collaboration with OiP's
Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Lead and will be part of OiP's Partnership Community of Practice. The role will liaise with the regional Partnerships, Evidence, Learning and Innovation (PELI) Hub – which leads work on developing multi-stakeholder partnerships that value local leadership and reflect OiP's values; generates evidence for learning, adaptation, influencing and advocacy; and develops and tests innovative solutions to address development challenges.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Strategy:
• In collaboration with the Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Lead, contribute to the
program partnership framework, and ensure it is informed by TYSS partners' and networks'
perspectives, strategies, priorities, and ways of working
• Lead the development and/or implementation of Organisation Capacity Assessment Tool
(OCAT) and Partner Action Plans, in consultation with partners and networks. This includes,
safeguarding policies, safe programming, child protection and gender mainstreaming in partnership framework and design
• Support the development of collective influencing strategy by partners and networks
• Support networks to develop plans to transition to more autonomous operation over
the early life of the program, based on an assessment of needs and the provision of targeted
capacity support interventions
• In collaboration with the TYSS Programme Manager, GCJ Pillar Lead and Multi-
Stakeholder Partnership Lead, identify strategic opportunities for the
Programme's engagement in select partnership platforms to advance both the
program's, and Oxfam's, influencing, programmatic and partnership goals
Program and Delivery
Play a key role in coordination and collaboration between civil society actors, activists,
and other stakeholders such as Government:
• Work with partners to undertake Organisational Capacity Assessments (OCA), and
develop partner action plans based on the assessment
• Provide and/or organize technical advice, practical guidance and hands-on support to
partners based on discussions and agreements with partners and networks
• Lead the organization of yearly conferences on special topics to advocate on issues
affecting civil society
• Coordinate links to national, regional, and international influencing moments
• Coordinate links between community-based evidence and data collection and network
influencing moments
Knowledge and Learning
• Work with the TYSS Programme Manager, MEAL Officer and Multi-Stakeholder Partnership
Lead to ensure we have processes in place to monitor and regularly reflect and learn from our
partnerships and ensure learnings are captured and communicated internally to feed into our
partnership practice, potentially through the development of learning strategies that can be shared with partners
• Work with the Programme Manager to identify and investigate key knowledge gaps on
barriers and opportunities for the economic, social and meaningful participation of women and other marginalized groups and formulate strategies on the learning
• Work with the Programme and MEAL Officers to develop and deliver messages related to
partnerships to internal and external stakeholders
Representation, Relationships and Influencing
• Represent Oxfam and manage relationships with partners, other CSOs, government,
donors and other stakeholders
• Represent the networks component of the program in Oxfam forums nationally,
regionally and globally as required
• Ensures that information is presented in a way that is appropriate for inter-
affiliate use
• Facilitate and coordinate a range of individuals and organizations to deliver a
common goal
Human Resources
• The position has no responsibility for the supervision of staff but may be required
to recruit, train, work alongside and supervise volunteers, partner organizations and external
consultants
• Required to undertake job responsibilities in a manner consistent with equity,
diversity and staff health, safeguarding and wellbeing policies and procedures
• Monitor workload and work environment and take reasonable steps to minimize risks to
self and others
Organizational Values
• 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.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff
and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone
has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
• Committed to a rights-based approach including an active commitment to putting
women's rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalized people in all
aspects of an organization's work
Travel
• This position is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The role may require some in-country
and international travel.
• It is a condition of employment that staff abides by all agency security and safety
and procedures and the Oxfam International Security Protocol.
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.
Child Safe
As an agency undertaking work both nationally and internationally and in humanitarian response, Oxfam in Vanuatu takes its duty of care seriously to safeguard children and recognizes that it must meet community expectations and the trust placed in its personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all positions within OiV are required to comply with the Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and Social Media User Policy.
This role requires Oxfam representation when occasionally visiting the field (overseas and
domestic).
Key Behavioural Competencies
(based on Oxfam's Leadership Model)
Decisiveness
We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing
We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility
We put 'we' before 'me' and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and
play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we
engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the
organization.
Relationship Building
We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening
We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability
We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking
We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome, or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment
We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting
We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our
organization, and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the
organization and diverse external stakeholders.
Self-Awareness
We are able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviours to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
Enabling
We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support.
Selection Criteria:
• Experience of and proven ability to build, sustain and manage strong partnerships
and work collaboratively with a variety organization, which includes, CSOs, INGOs, private sector institutions and government agencies
• High-level understanding of good governance principles and practices, democracy,
human rights, gender equality, social inclusion, leadership, and adult learning processes in the
Pacific cultural context
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in partnership and experience of working with a wide range of actors and networks
• Demonstrated capacity to influence, develop, build and sustain partnerships
• Understanding, or enthusiasm to learn, about the application of feminist principles for all aspects of development work
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Sound understanding of gender equality, women's rights and gender mainstreaming approaches
• Excellent knowledge and experience of people development, particularly in relation to capacities and capabilities in partnership and program development.
• Commitment to Oxfam's Mission, Values and Safeguarding Policies – in order to ensure
a safe working environment and to role model the values and behaviours that the organization wants to promote, internally and externally
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of
gender-responsive approaches, gender mainstreaming, women's rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English and
Bislama/French
• A sense of humor and a dose of patience
• A diploma or degree in a relevant field
• Oxfam champions gender equality and social inclusion. Women, people with diverse
gender identities and/or sexual orientations, and people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities are
encouraged to apply.
Salary:
Category 3 on Oxfam Vanuatu Salary Scales starting at 1,989,330 VATU per annum
How to Apply
Apply by:
Via website
Contact Person:
Benicio Obed
Contact Phone:
(+678) 25786
Email to send applications to:
benicioo@oxfam.org.au
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Website:
https://oxfampacific.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=154
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