Country Director

Oxfam International, East Asia Region. Job reference INT 4248

Who are they?
Oxfam is an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 99 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.  We work directly with communities and with local partners  to influence positive change, enabling poor people to improve their lives and have a greater voice in decisions that affect them.
Oxfam is seeking a Country Director to lead on behalf of a confederation of Oxfam affiliates working in Indonesia. The Country Director will play a key role in bringing together the programs and people of Oxfam affiliates under a Single Management Structure, and we are seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic direction and inspirational leadership to maximise the positive impact of their work in Indonesia.

The Role:
Their strategy for Indonesia models an ambitious, nuanced and complex model for change.  In this role you will be operating as the strategic leader of a large-scale country programme, which is delivering tangible results within a highly sophisticated political environment. Acting as a strong and committed leader, you will shape and support the team in devising and implementing the next generation of programming in Indonesia - building upon our operational field based work, and influencing positive change through key alliances and partnerships.

As Country Director (CD) you will ensure that strong links exists between our humanitarian, advocacy and longer-term development work, using high quality research based analysis to embed Oxfam as an influential agency within the Indonesia development sector.  You will be able to demonstrate the highest level of representational and influencing skills, engaging the organisation constructively with a diverse range of stakeholders including government officials, donors, UN agencies, private sector and other NGO staff. 

The Country Director post is one of the most critical we have in the region given Indonesia's global profile, its role within the G20 and its high level of exposure to natural disasters. They are seeking an exceptional individual who is able to operate at the highest levels in areas of organisational representation, political analysis, partnership networking, team leadership and external communications. 

The current programme employs approx 100 staff operating from three main offices (Jakarta, Makassar and Jayapura) and has around 200 active partners with an annual spend of approx 6 million USD. 

The requirements:
- Experience of working in highly complex political environments.
- Proven range of experience of programme development & management in both humanitarian and development. Experience of working in Indonesia or another East Asian culture is an                 advantage.
- Proven ability to link humanitarian response to longer-term development especially in terms of gender equity, livelihoods and conflict beyond the initial relief needs.
- Proven track record in ensuring gender is mainstreamed and that all programmes contribute to increased gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Experience of change management in a fluid internal and external environment
- Experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies in highly sensitive political environments.
- Experience of obtaining and managing large scale funding for programmes
- Experience of working in insecure environments and of implementing security policies.
- Fluency in spoken and written English. Indonesian language skills are an advantage.
- Proven experience of managing large budgets, managing staffs and funding.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in promoting diversity, including gender equity; HIV/AIDS issues; and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all         aspects of the organisation’s work. Must demonstrate ability to adapt to different cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire a profound understanding of country and programme area in terms of its political, economic and social trends.
- Demonstrated ability to build mature and effective working relationships with key stakeholders including national Government, the UN, other NGO’s and the private sector.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the country and internationally as required.

How to apply?
Oxfam is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.
If you believe you are the candidate they are looking for, please apply online at http://www.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_oxfam.asp?newms=jj&id=34113

The closing date for applications is 2nd January 2010.

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 7th & Monday 10th January 2011.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.