Contracts Administration (Administration & Office Support)
2 positions (9 months and 12 months opportunities)
We will be reviewing applications as they come and will have rolling interviews
About Us
At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 87 countries.
Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty?
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed persons to fill two roles of Senior Contract Management Coordinators (9 months and 12 months opportunities).
The Role
Oxfam Australia's current total annual income is approximately $55 million. Reporting to the Head of Grants Management (HoGM), the Senior Contract Management Coordinator (SCMC) co-line manages a team of Contract Management Coordinators (CMCs) to promote Program Quality and Effectiveness through ensuring that Oxfam Australia's international development and humanitarian projects are delivered in accordance with donor compliance requirements and OAU program quality standards. Through working closely with in-country teams, this position is responsible for building capacity to implement program management procedures and program policies within portfolios of a higher complexity or level of risk to the agency.
The position works closely with the Head of Grants Management and another Senior CMC to lead Oxfam Australia's contractual approach to project monitoring and coordinates efficient and effective contract management processes across portfolios, contributing to the continuous improvement of agency contract, grant and project cycle management processes. The Senior CMC will also be responsible for aspects of Program Development and Resourcing within an allocated portfolio as directed, including business development and strategic relationship engagement with Oxfam International and external donors and working groups.
This position works in collaboration with Portfolio Managers, to ensure OAU's program risks are effectively managed, and with in-country field office staff of OAU and/or other Oxfam affiliates and regional structures. It also works with other internal stakeholders based in Australia including fundraising and public engagement teams.
A little about you (the key selection criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience coordinating the work of a team, balancing workloads and optimising team performance.
Detailed knowledge of contract management processes, including management of the program cycle, and experience building staff capacity in these processes, including at the country level.
Experience in contributing to business process improvements to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiencies.
Demonstrated experience of preparing financial and narrative reports, including financial acquittals.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form, then, as three separate documents , upload:
a cover letter that tells us why you want to join Oxfam Australia, and how your professional history and lived experience makes you the right candidate.
your CV.
your response to the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement.
Applications close on Friday, 27 December 2024.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.
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