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Oxfam Novib – Job Profile Job Title Organisation Levels Duration Duty Station Duty Station Type of Contract Reporting to Supervises : : : : : : : : : Programme Officer - Safety First Oxfam Novib, Country Office Islamabad D1 (PKR: 1,358,488/-) gross per annum divided in 12 installments. 8 months (extendable) Islamabad, Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan with frequent field visits Fix Term National Contract Project Manager (Citizens First) Not Applicable Oxfam Novib’s Mission: Oxfam Novib is based in Netherlands with field offices in different countries in Asia and Africa. We work with poor men and women, local organizations, private sector organizations and governments aiming to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. This is why Oxfam Novib supports local initiatives in developing countries to lobby with governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people. We believe that poverty and injustice are global problems. They are about unjust economic and political relationships. That is why all the Oxfams are working together to have more influence and achieve more in our struggle for a just world without poverty. For more details about Oxfam Novib, please visit our web site www.oxfamnovib.nl About the Conflict Transformation Programme: Oxfam’s vision to conflict transformation is to transform cultures of violence into cultures of peace. The goal is to work holistically based on a thorough conflict analysis to identify and address key driving factors of the conflict in a strategic manner (targeting the key people and the general public) based on Oxfam and its partners added value. In Pakistan context, Oxfam is working “on” conflict to address such key driving factors of the conflict. Oxfam has opted for a form of conflict transformation in Pakistan in which it wants to influence the key driving factors that cause and maintain violent conflicts. This means that in addition to direct violence, the underlying inequality and powerlessness of many groups (cultural violence), and the ideas and laws maintaining this inequality (structural violence’) need to be addressed. Such a form of conflict transformation fits with Oxfam's mandate. Safety First project aims at deepening knowledge of existing country level work in the area of police reforms and to integrate it into existing programmes of Oxfam Novib. Main Task and Responsibilities: Ensure effective implementation of the project; Contribute towards documenting lessons learned from the project and future programme development; Follow up on national and regional conflict assessment; Ensure effective linkages between conflict analysis findings and effective programming to ensure conflict sensitivity and strategically addressing key driving factors; Work in coordination with MEAL staff towards development and implementation of MEAL strategy for the programme Work with other Advocacy and communication staff towards development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies for the project Support to country team in the identification of new opportunities (i.e. programmatic, cooperation and funding) to extend the conflict transformation activities at national level; Provide regular input to country team and Communication officer to ensure the visibility of the conflict transformation work; Coordination with key stakeholders of Oxfam affiliates to promote Novib’s approach to conflict transformation; Representation of Oxfam at relevant regional meetings/conferences; Provide support in project implementation under Peace My Right campaign/ MFS funds. Page 1 Internal Contacts: With Project Manager for overall steer and guidance With all members of the Country Programme especially with (1) the Project Team (2)Finance Team (3) Programme Support. External Contacts: With Oxfam Novib partners at national level in Pakistan ON Head Office Required Qualification and Experience: Essential Master degree in international relations, political science, human rights, peace and conflict studies or any other relevant subject; Working experience of min. 5 years, preferably knowledge and practical experience with conflict analysis methodologies and tools as well as do no harm/conflict sensitivity ; Knowledge of reflecting on peace practices a strong advantage and working experience with MEAL; Good understanding of core concepts of conflict transformation, gender and human rights; Excellent communication skills; Desired Experience with lobby/advocacy work; Experience of working in multi-cultural teams; Strong networking skills Experience in bringing together citizens and government especially police around peace issues Experience with facilitation and moderation Who Should Apply for this Position? Oxfam Novib believes in maintaining diversity of its human resources. We encourage women and persons from disadvantage groups having relevant experience to apply. We are looking for the following skills and experience: Competency profile Co-operation Planning and organisation Written communication Analysis Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Application procedure: We are thankful for your kind interest to work with Oxfam Novib. We encourage you to apply for this post before the closing date. Oxfam Novib will screen applications on daily basis until we find an appropriate candidate to fill th this post. Please send your application at the earliest. The closing date for the post is May 29 2015. Oxfam Novib is an equal opportunity organization. Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send your application in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae to the following address (Email Address: [email protected] Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please clearly write the title of the position in Subject of your email “Application for the Post of Programme Officer (Safety First)”. Page 2