Oxfam Recruits Regional Business Development Manager

RBDM-WAF – Regional Business Development Manager

Published: 07/12/2019 5:07 p.m.
Start date: not available
Salary: international terms (in line with Oxfam values)
Location: West African region (where Oxfam has an office)
Level: Management
Deadline: 07/28/2019 11:59 p.m.
Hours: 40.00
Benefits: Basic benefits + mobility benefits for overseas relocating candidates
Type of work: Fixed term

Closing date: July 28, 2019
Location: WAF region where Oxfam has an office and where a work contract and corresponding work permit can be obtained with preference for Senegal, Ghana or Nigeria

CONTRACT:
Salary: International terms and basic benefits. Benefits of mobility for candidates resettled abroad
Internal work quality: B2

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
This means we fight the inequality that keeps people in poverty. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people improve their living conditions and those of others. We address issues such as land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy a life free of poverty.
We are an international confederation of 19 (affiliate) organizations working with partners and local communities in humanitarian, development and campaigning, in over 90 countries.
All our work is guided by three fundamental values: empowerment, responsibility, integrity.
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 well-being 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 job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to due diligence, such as criminal record and terrorist financing checks.

The role
The Regional Business Development Manager, WAF, will lead the development of new businesses in support of all countries in the region; create, identify and access new financing opportunities; maintain a consistent level of donor relations and ensure the development of high quality proposals in different country contexts. They will actively seek to increase the income of the confederation through multi-country funding opportunities and consortium partnerships with civil society organizations, but also with the private sector (consultancy firms specializing in development) or international organizations (such as United Nations organizations, etc.).
Please see the job description for more details.

What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced resource mobilization specialist who can demonstrate success working with bilateral and multilateral donors for an international agency like Oxfam. You will have strong networking, representation and negotiation skills, and be an effective communicator, in English and French, able to articulate strategic and policy issues through effective oral and written briefs. You will be able to work effectively within multicultural and multifunctional teams. You will master governmental, political and technical decision-making processes, including budget processes, allocations, protocols and communications.

What we offer
This role offers an excellent opportunity to increase Oxfam’s impact in the region by ensuring that Oxfam’s country offices and regional programs are supported in delivering high quality programs and can convert the quality of these programs in learning and knowledge for future programs development opportunities.

How to register
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please visit online to begin the application process.

Oxfam International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – usually within two weeks of the closing date.