Oxfam, Ho Musan Ida & xpand Foundation are hiring a Rai Matak Senior Program Manager
Position Title: Rai Matak Senior Program Manager
Supervisor: Associate Country Director – Program Director
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste with frequent travel to municipalities and possible international travel
Contract Type: 2 years with possibility of extension
Category: 1 – Salary and benefits available on request
Start Date: November 2020
Context
The Rai Matak Program is an exciting new program implemented in partnership with Ho Musan Ida Foundation, xpand Foundation and local organizations. It builds on the success Ho Musan Ida and xpand Foundation have had in establishing the first Gold Standard verified carbon forestry program in Timor Leste. Working with subsistence farming communities to replant their forests thereby creating a carbon store to build local economies, deliver practical education and training in agroforestry and permaculture to create a more sustainable, equal and just world. The program aims to support replication of the Ho Musan Ida model in new locations with a number of local organisations. It will also support establishment of a Timor-Leste Carbon Foundation and promote Timor-Leste carbon to the world. This project and position is supported by the European Union.
The Position
The Rai Matak Senior Program Manager is responsible for two key roles: a) managing all components of the Rai Matak Program with guidance from the Rai Matak Steering Committee and management of the Rai Matak Foundation Director, and b) providing organisational development support to the Rai Matak Foundation and other Rai Matak Program partners.
The Manager will work with the Rai Matak Steering Committee made up of key partners to ensure accountability to the Committee and more broadly to all stakeholders. The Manager will be a key point of contact for partners in the program and will support partners and the new foundation with technical support and capacity building. The Manager will also work closely with Oxfam staff and partners at national, municipal and international levels and liaise with the European Union as donor. The Manager will be a champion for the Ho Musan Ida model, Timor-Leste carbon credits, climate justice and disability and gender inclusion. The Manager will also strive to ensure that they and all people working on the program are aware of the agreed partnership principles, principles are followed, and issues arising are responded to together.
Experience
· Experience managing enterprise focused or climate change programs.
· Proven track record in organisational development, capacity building and mentoring in contexts like Timor-Leste.
· Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams and stakeholders (internal and external) in the delivery of a program and or enterprise strategy.
· Proven track record in organisational and capacity development.
· Experience networking with and supporting civil society and working with government.
· Influencing track record and ability to negotiate and agree policy positions amongst different stakeholders desirable.
· Experience in establishing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems.
· A university degree in climate change, forestry, environmental studies, organisational development or equivalent and/or equivalent years of professional experience would be high desirable.
· Experience working in Timor-Leste required.
Knowledge
· Technical knowledge on forestry, carbon sequestion, climate change and or livelihoods.
· A strong understanding of international context and debates on climate change and carbon credits would be desirable.
· Knowledge of program planning including gender awareness and disability inclusion.
· Demonstrable understanding of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to and evidence of promoting gender and diversity equity.
· A strong commitment to climate justice.
Skills
· Good coordination skills and ability to work across cross cultural teams on shared priorities.
· Strong communication skills including facilitation.
· High level written, reading and spoken English and good written, reading and spoken Tetum required.
To Apply
Applicants can request a detailed position description from Benigna Martins in the Business Support Team, by e-mailing benignam@oxfam.org.au
Applicants shall submit:
- Application letter outlining experience related to the role, availability of commencement and current location of residence (no longer than 2 pages)
- CV (no longer than 4 pages), and
No certificates, copies of qualifications or testimonials are required at this stage of applications, and these will not be included in consideration of candidate suitability.
Application Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by the Thursday 24th September 2020 to Benigna Martins in the Business Support Team by emailing benignam@oxfam.org.au.
Please submit your application as early as possible.
Any questions should be sent to Annie Sloman, Business Development and Program Quality Director, annies@oxfam.org.au
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. Oxfam is a child safe organization and successful applicants will be required to sign the Oxfam International Employee Code of Conduct and submit a Criminal register certificate “Bom Comportamento” from the Ministry of Justice or a police check from their country of most recent residence.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Rai Matak Senior Program Manager
Supervisor: Associate Country Director – Program Director
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste with frequent travel to municipalities and possible international travel
Contract Type: 2 years with possibility of extension
Category: 1 – Salary and benefits available on request
Start Date: November 2020
Context
The Rai Matak Program is an exciting new program implemented in partnership with Ho Musan Ida Foundation, xpand Foundation and local organizations. It builds on the success Ho Musan Ida and xpand Foundation have had in establishing the first Gold Standard verified carbon forestry program in Timor Leste. Working with subsistence farming communities to replant their forests thereby creating a carbon store to build local economies, deliver practical education and training in agroforestry and permaculture to create a more sustainable, equal and just world. The program aims to support replication of the Ho Musan Ida model in new locations with a number of local organisations. It will also support establishment of a Timor-Leste Carbon Foundation and promote Timor-Leste carbon to the world. This project and position is supported by the European Union.
The Position
The Rai Matak Senior Program Manager is responsible for two key roles: a) managing all components of the Rai Matak Program with guidance from the Rai Matak Steering Committee and management of the Rai Matak Foundation Director, and b) providing organisational development support to the Rai Matak Foundation and other Rai Matak Program partners.
The Manager will work with the Rai Matak Steering Committee made up of key partners to ensure accountability to the Committee and more broadly to all stakeholders. The Manager will be a key point of contact for partners in the program and will support partners and the new foundation with technical support and capacity building. The Manager will also work closely with Oxfam staff and partners at national, municipal and international levels and liaise with the European Union as donor. The Manager will be a champion for the Ho Musan Ida model, Timor-Leste carbon credits, climate justice and disability and gender inclusion. The Manager will also strive to ensure that they and all people working on the program are aware of the agreed partnership principles, principles are followed, and issues arising are responded to together.
Experience
· Experience managing enterprise focused or climate change programs.
· Proven track record in organisational development, capacity building and mentoring in contexts like Timor-Leste.
· Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams and stakeholders (internal and external) in the delivery of a program and or enterprise strategy.
· Proven track record in organisational and capacity development.
· Experience networking with and supporting civil society and working with government.
· Influencing track record and ability to negotiate and agree policy positions amongst different stakeholders desirable.
· Experience in establishing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems.
· A university degree in climate change, forestry, environmental studies, organisational development or equivalent and/or equivalent years of professional experience would be high desirable.
· Experience working in Timor-Leste required.
Knowledge
· Technical knowledge on forestry, carbon sequestion, climate change and or livelihoods.
· A strong understanding of international context and debates on climate change and carbon credits would be desirable.
· Knowledge of program planning including gender awareness and disability inclusion.
· Demonstrable understanding of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to and evidence of promoting gender and diversity equity.
· A strong commitment to climate justice.
Skills
· Good coordination skills and ability to work across cross cultural teams on shared priorities.
· Strong communication skills including facilitation.
· High level written, reading and spoken English and good written, reading and spoken Tetum required.
To Apply
Applicants can request a detailed position description from Benigna Martins in the Business Support Team, by e-mailing benignam@oxfam.org.au
Applicants shall submit:
- Application letter outlining experience related to the role, availability of commencement and current location of residence (no longer than 2 pages)
- CV (no longer than 4 pages), and
No certificates, copies of qualifications or testimonials are required at this stage of applications, and these will not be included in consideration of candidate suitability.
Application Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by the Thursday 24th September 2020 to Benigna Martins in the Business Support Team by emailing benignam@oxfam.org.au.
Please submit your application as early as possible.
Any questions should be sent to Annie Sloman, Business Development and Program Quality Director, annies@oxfam.org.au
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. Oxfam is a child safe organization and successful applicants will be required to sign the Oxfam International Employee Code of Conduct and submit a Criminal register certificate “Bom Comportamento” from the Ministry of Justice or a police check from their country of most recent residence.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted.
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