Funding & Programme Development Advisor - Oxfam

Oxfam aims to bring lasting solutions for poverty, and injustice in the Ghana. Oxfam has worked in Ghana since 1986 with the focus on bridging the gap between progress made in the north and south, sustainable agricultural livelihoods, free universal quality education and health care, and promoting accountable governance and transparency in natural resource revenue management>

The Role

The Funding and Programme Development Advisor works with the country Leadership team and have responsibility for support to mobilize resources for Oxfam’s programme in Ghana; to develop and maintain good quality and consistent relationships with donors; contract management; effectively support programme teams to develop and plan concept papers/notes and proposals in accordance with country strategy and donor requirements and planning, coordination, securing, management and reporting of restricted income to enable Oxfam in Ghana to deliver on the Oxfam Country Strategy for Ghana.

The purpose of this job is to lead in the pursuit of the above team purpose specifically in the area of resource mobilization strategy implementation and review, programme and bid development, relationship with donors and affiliates and grant management.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a strong leader with a minimum of Seven years’ relevant work experience in development work with at least three of these years’ experience in raising funds, preparing project proposals for international organizations such DFID, EU, OFDA, DANIDA etc., foundations, Private corporate organizations as well as and UN Agencies and other institutional donors which are predominant in. Experience with donors’ rules and regulations and sound skills in capacity building in relation to fundraising or programme development. Ability to work collaboratively and manage relationship with a Programme managers to oversee reporting process and ensure high quality and timely donor deliverable. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, target-driven and an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising opportunities

Experience in project management and monitoring is essential with strong individual planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritise, coordinate, control and forward plan several tasks at the same time, without supervision and within tight timing constraints.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in the development sector, to act as key contributor to Oxfam in Ghana  and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their respective fields etc, We offer training and development, fair pay and competitive benefits package.

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.

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