Funding Officer - Oxfam

Position: Funding Officer

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty

Our Team:

Oxfam in Bangladesh's Funding team is led by the Funding Manager who is accountable for overall team oversight, and line management of the Funding Co-ordinator (Response) and Funding Officer. The team's primary purpose is to secure and manage funds for the country programme, to support resourcing and implementation of Oxfam's strategic and operational priorities in Bangladesh. Funding team members work in close collaboration and coordination with Programme and Business Support teams across the Oxfam confederation.

The Role:

The Funding Officer will provide support to the rest of the Funding team to: a) track funding opportunities and secured funds b) ensure compliance with Oxfam contract management and donor contract requirements c) ensure project proposals and reporting are timely and of high quality, and d) maintain updated records of key contractual documentation and relevant communications for audit readiness on the grant management system.

What we are looking for:

Funding Officer will require to be exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Development or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience with preferred experience in grants / funding team in development and humanitarian sectors
• At least 2 years of experience in a role working on grant proposals and report or grant compliance
• Good team player and able to adapt to different cultures
• Demonstrated success in proposal development for a range of institutional donors including UN donors

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Development or a related discipline/field.
• 3 years of relevant experience with preferred experience in grants / funding team in development and humanitarian sector
• At least 2 years of experience in a role working on grant proposals and report or grant compliance
• Good team player and able to adapt to different cultures
• Demonstrated success in proposal development for a range of institutional donors including UN donors
• Experience of working in a high-pressured, results focused and dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of donors and donor requirements and good networking skills
• Good understanding of budget development and financial reporting
• Good organisational and prioritisation/planning skills
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft office, Peoplesoft.
• Proven knowledge of gender issues
• Confident strong communicator and networker
• Very high attention to detail is essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing skills.

Desirable

• Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• 5 years of relevant experience with preferred experience in grants / funding team development and humanitarian sectors
• 2 years of experience in resource mobilisation and contract management.
• Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks.
• Good familiarity with government decision-making processes, both political and technical, including budget processes, appropriation,
• protocols, and communications.
• Knowledge and understanding of Oxfam's WaSH and EFSVL programmes, in emergencies and development contexts.

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of feminist principles, 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

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to support funding team and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their relevant fields, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location/Job Type/ Duration:

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh; Job Type: Fixed Term  

Salary:

BDT. 10,56,451 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

Grade: D1, National    Vacant Position:  01 (One)

[Only Bangladeshi National are eligible to apply]

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

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 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.

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

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.

How to apply:

• For internal staff: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/15525/description 
• For external candidate: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/15525/description
• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT7778 complete the online application process
• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert. 

Application deadline: 30 August 2021

About Us

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.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.