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Vacancy
Country Director - Oceans & Polynesia/Micronesia Country Cluster
• An excellent opportunity to join an International NGO working in international development
• 2 years with a possibility of extension
• Based in Suva, Fiji with extensive engagement within the sub-regions

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 together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in
more than 90 countries.
Out of the 7 regions of Oxfam globally, Oxfam in the Pacific is one of its new platforms, reaffirming our commitment to the Pacific. As an organisation, we venture to try out new things and
we are capable of delivering outputs even in uncomfortable situations. We present solutions to development issues, build partnerships in difficult situations and most importantly, we place
a premium on relationships. We value and invest in our staff and communities for a work/life balance approach. In taking shape, we are an INGO committed to willing and rethinking who we
are for the continuous improvement of our service.

Having recently established a Regional Office for the Pacific in Suva, Fiji, we are now looking to recruit an energetic, motivated and innovative person who can join our workforce as the Country
Director – Oceans Polynesia/Micronesia Country Cluster
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please visit https://www.oxfam.org/en/explore/how-oxfam-fights-poverty
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 Country Director Oceans and Polynesia Micronesia (OPM) will be responsible, with support from change groups and the Regional Director, to implement the Oxfam 2020 Vision in the cluster
area. This aims to create a stronger Oxfam that is globally coordinated and relevant in every country in which we work. This will involve planning, developing and implementing the vision so
that Oxfam in the Pacific will become increasingly independent and driven by local stakeholders and interests.

You will have
• Experience of design and development in new areas of programming including Pacific priority issues Climate Change, Oceans Governance and the Blue Economy. Understanding of
Feminist Thinking and Analysis, gender equity and women’s rights in a Pacific context.
• Experience of working in new modalities, managing remote staff and partner relationships, leading virtual work teams across the sub-regions and use of digital tools and social media.
• Proven track record of leading, motivating, supporting and empowering multi-disciplinary teams, of and promoting leadership amongst local staff.
• Significant senior leadership and management experience in the development and delivery of high quality programs, especially in advocacy, influencing and humanitarian strategy, with
and through partners in one or more remote or challenging locations.
• Evidence of the ability to lead staff and programs in a cross-cultural context, for more than 5 years
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically, beyond the country program context and act within a regional and global framework.
• High level interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with a proven track record of success in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, private sector
organizations, media and donors at senior level: nationally and globally.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in leading budget planning and monitoring, including the development of funding frameworks.
• Working experience in the Pacific region and specifically in the Polynesia/Micronesia areas.
We can offer you
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A flexible and supportive workplace with ample opportunities for career progression and development
• The chance to meet and work with people who are some of the best in their fields
Apply now!
• Details of this role is available at https://oxfam.box.com/s/4x0edlr1wc8o5fwfl4tzp5zeqop8r42a
• Please email your CV, a cover letter and your response to the selection criteria to: jobs@oxfampacific.org
• All your queries can be directed to jobs@oxfampacific.org
• Applications close: Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 5PM [GMT+12]
• Appointment to this position will require a satisfactory clearance of a police check and/or Working with Children Check
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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