Oxfam International and its 17 affiliates worldwide have embarked on an ambitious ‘Vision2020’ strategic change process, building on all changes in the past few years. Top level decisions have been made by senior management and the confederation is ready to move into the next phase of implementation at country, regional and global levels.
The changes are expected to have a profound impact on much of our work on the ground and globally, as well as on the way we organise ourselves, our structures, staff and relationships with other stakeholders.
To help shape a stronger Oxfam in South Sudan, the Country Change Manager will be responsible – in coordination and consultation with the Country Team - for coordinating and implementing change management and support plans for Oxfam in South Sudan.
The Country Change Manager has a coordinating relationship with the OI Vision2020 change managers’ global team and works closely with the Regional Change Management team.
The Role
The Country Change Manager will review the change management component of the 2020 process in South Sudan, especially regarding the provision of support to Oxfam leadership in country. This includes: the methodological approach, objectives and results to be achieved, risks and recommendations to mitigate them, and the communication plan. You will support the OI Country Director and the team in South Sudan in monitoring the implementation of V2020 in the country. You will have a global view of the changes to be implemented in the country as part of the process and to ensure that the changes agreed in the country and at regional level are implemented taking into account the interrelationship of the different elements (technology, systems, programme strategies) in the countries. You will coordinate specific actions of change management activities that different actors (affiliates, country teams, etc.) will be implementing, to ensure they have a common approach and are in line with agreed plans. In addition, you will identify any needs the country might have in order to make this change possible and to channel demands to regional and global level to obtain the necessary support; to evaluate and analyse achievements to redirect any change required in country (corrective measures).
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive knowledge and experience of change management (principles, methodology, etc.), risk management and communication strategies. You must have proven experience in implementing complex organizational change processes; project management and implementation within deadlines: definition of action plan, monitoring, reporting, etc. You will be people-oriented: a facilitator, mediator, team-builder, be able to put forward and find solutions and proposals for action. You will have strong coordination skills and proven ability to work in matrix teams. You will have ability to influence, capable to coordinate people with different roles towards the objectives defined in the plan. You will have effective interpersonal and communication skills including speaking and writing fluently in English.
HOW TO APPLY:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online. Use this link to apply: http://bit.ly/22mDwt8
The closing date is 31 December 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
