Closing date: 29 Oct 2019
Location: Amman, preferred. Other Oxfam offices in the MENA region may be considered subject to being able to establish a contract of employment
Contract: Fixed term- one year
Salary: National terms, in line with Oxfam values and according to location.
Internal Job grade: C1
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 19 organizations (affiliates) working togetherwith partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam’s work in the MENA region covers 11 countries. All these teams work to collectively make a difference in MENA. The Oxfam International MENA Regional Platform, under the leadership of the Regional Director, is responsible for the management of country programs and strategic direction of Oxfam’s work there.
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here
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.
The Role
The OI MENA Regional platform is looking for a Regional Risk and Compliance Coordinator who will be responsible for identifying significant risks faced by Oxfam in MENA, including financial, programmatic and reputational risks, identifying strategies for mitigating such risks, and monitoring the impact of such strategies on the level of risk. This role also supports the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values and champions integrity.
Please see the job description for further details.
What we're looking for
You will have strong familiarity with various business controls and demonstrable understanding of risk management. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in a variety of settings- with individual stakeholders and in delivering training- and be strong both in active listening and in explaining complex issues in a clear and engaging way. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ideally gained in a multicultural setting- being able to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and persuade others to adopt new operating practices
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor in ensuring that Risk and Assurance is promoted and understood and supporting the development of an organisational culture that reflects our values, promoting accountability and high performance. We offer a fair salary and benefits package and the chance to work with a diverse group of passionate people across the MENA region and globally.
How to apply:
How to apply
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please click here to start the application process.
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Only shortlisted candidates will contacted -usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.