Team Purpose

The Business Development and Funding Team’ ensure that Oxfam and its local partners receive timely, quality support and information to improve accountability, and ensure that Oxfam’s programmes in Jordan present value for money and are compliant with internal and external regulations

Job Purpose

As a member of the Jordan Country Programme Team, the post holder will lead the development, implementation and review of the country programmes’ fundraising strategy; build business relationships with a range of donors and Oxfam Affiliates, identify strategic funding opportunities and lead the development of high quality concept notes, proposals and tenders. The post holder will also lead and manage the funding team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with Oxfam and Government of Jordan grant management requirements. As member of the Senior Management Team, the post holder will advise the country director on donor engagement, risk management, and compliance quality in overall program implementation.

Job Responsibilities

Business Development

• Lead the development, analysis and review of the Jordan Country Programme donor intelligence and funding strategy. Ensure programme teams are regularly updated on donor intelligence and upcoming funding opportunities;
• Establish a business network within the donor, local NGO and INGO communities and monitor trends in the donor environment;
• Identify strategic opportunities and evaluate risks and benefits in relation to specific funding opportunities, programme cost recovery and funding mechanisms; and
• Build collaborative relationships with key Oxfam staff in country programmes in the region and Oxfam affiliate head offices; and identify appropriate country and possible multi country programming/funding opportunities through focusing on institutional Also, engage with Oxfam’s Supporter Marketing team, Philanthropy & Partnerships and Trusts & Foundations team to help identify and cultivate diverse funding resources from the private sector, trusts, private donors and foundations.

Proposal Development

• Lead proposal development processes, ensuring realistic planning, inclusive and quality risk assessment, quality programme design, narrative and budget development and internal approval;
• Provide direct support to programme staff, editing and writing sections in proposals and drafting concept notes to ensure they are in line with donor information needs and application requirements:
• Monitor and report on success rates for proposal submissions to donors and ensure that the programme team receives feedback from donors regarding submitted proposals; and Source and manage consultants for specific proposal development processes, as needed.

Funding Coordination and Compliance;

• Ensure that the funding team provides advice and support to the finance, logistics, HR and programme teams in relation to grant compliance for restricted and unrestricted funds, including donor budgeting and reporting requirements and contractual compliance;
• Support the finance team in ensuring optimal use of restricted funds through strategic recharging to donor contracts thereby ensuring maximum cost recovery;
• Support the Grants & Compliance Manager in ensuring that all restricted income for programmes is correctly recorded and managed according to Oxfam's internal donor income database and strengthen compliance and utilisation of internal systems for project and contract management

Management and Capacity Building

• Directly line manage the Grants & Compliance Manager, ensuring implementation of Oxfam’s performance management policy and procedures are implemented;
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, senior management processes, contributing to the overall management and leadership of the country programme;
• Lead in the resourcing of funding team posts as required, developing job descriptions, adverts and leading on interview and selection processes; and
• Strengthen the capacity of the funding team and local partner organisation teams in relation to grant management and donor compliance.

Other

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Job Requirements

Essential

• A university degree - or equivalent - in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law, Economics or International Development or other relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience and success working in fundraising, programme development and management in the humanitarian & development sector.
• Experience with key institutional donors’ guidelines and procedures (EU, UN, GIZ, GAC, AICS, FCDO, ECHO etc).
• Strong written skills with proven experience of developing quality proposals and reports and securing income, and a high level of analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the donor and funding context, environment and key players in the Middle East.
• Experience of working with and coaching technical teams to develop complex proposals and
• Solid understanding and convictions of a rights-based approach and gender sensitive, and experience in the NGO sector.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills: networking, representational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks.
• Proven team leadership and proactive, results driven.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management and humanitarian and development

Job Description Template

• Strong numeracy and financial and IT skills, with attention to detail to develop and analyse donor budgets and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with others in diverse team situations and ability to work in a multi-cultural
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines, across multiple time-zones.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of the Middle East context / Syria Crisis response– especially Jordan – and of key issues of development and transition.
• Good knowledge and awareness of issues related to Oxfam’s strategic objectives (Economic Justice, Gender Justice and Emergency WASH and water governance) and working in a confederation setting with multiple stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of commercial contracts / tenders.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Key Behavioral Competencies

(based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.