One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.
Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes; and we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
We want to transform Oxfam into a truly global network and strengthen the voice, influence and power of southern partner organisations to create a democratic, inclusive and equal world together. The location of the Oxfam International (OI) Secretariat needs to reflect this change, and will move from Oxford, UK to Nairobi, Kenya, with an additional advocacy office in Bangkok. Oxfam would like to appoint a Project Leader to deliver a programme of work focusing on planning and delivering the headquarters’ relocation to Nairobi.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Consultant Project Manager to work with the Accreditation Legal Adviser, and Oxfam in Nairobi and Oxford, to plan and deliver OI Secretariat’s headquarters’ relocation from Oxford to Nairobi, including the completion of the registration process and a detailed schedule for the relocation with dates, milestones and costings for a phased approach.
Key Tasks will include:
Liaising with the NGO Board, the Ministry of Devolution and Planning and government agencies on all aspects of OI’s registration process, and to establish network contacts across a wide range of actors in Kenya.
Acting as the main contact/focal point between the OI Secretariat, Oxfam’s Country Director in Kenya and the HECA Regional Transition Group Chair (or future Oxfam Regional Director) on all matters re the registration and relocation.
Identifying and procuring the services of a suitable Legal Advisor, and providing support to her/him on the registration and other legal processes.
In liaison with OGB’s shared services team in Nairobi, developing a comprehensive relocation work plan, including key dates, costs and milestones, including:
The Person
· Minimum of undergraduate degree in Business Management, Political Science, International Law or any other relevant field.
· Kenyan national with demonstrable networks and knowledge of the local political context.
· Comprehensive project management experience gained within an international organisation.
· Core competence in planning, cost estimating, risk management, performance management, quality & delivery assurance.
Terms and conditions:
· This will be a half-time (0.5 FTE) six months contract in the first instance, however this may need to be adjusted depending on the progress in the registration process. Any changes will be made in consultation with the Project Lead. Undertaking this work on a consultancy basis will be considered.
· Competitive salary. Kenya local terms & conditions apply. Location is Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate must have the right to work in Kenya.
Timeframe:
Start date as soon as possible. A work plan will be developed by the Project Leader so that the relocation is phased and based on a deadline of OI’s HQ in Nairobi being fully operational by the end of FY 2017/18 i.e. end March 2018.
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply
Interested and qualified consultants should send their applications latest by 07 January 2016 to: Hecaconsultancy@oxfam.org.uk and indicate in the subject line: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT LEAD RELOCATION. Please find detailed TOR attached in this link: http://bit.ly/1MeNlgW
Please note that only successful and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.