Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
Oxfam Iraq is new in implementing project’s that integrate the triple nexus approach – it is considered new and in the learning phase for many development agencies as well. Oxfam is currently working with two national partner’s Al-Ghad & SEWAN within the SiDa project and as part of its commitment to build partnership and coordination with local partners, Oxfam will engage the service of a consultant to facilitate/conduct a workshop on the Triple Nexus Approach. This training/workshop is aimed to provide better understanding to Oxfam and its partners on what the triples nexus approach is and how these initiatives could be integrated within the various components of programming.
The learning approach will be a face-to-face event in conducted by the consultant using standard tools and learning materials developed for facilitation. The event will be attended by Oxfam, Al-Ghad & SEWAN staff in Ninewa, Mosul and representatives from the public sector of Iraq.
What we are looking for
Our next Consultant will require:
- University degree in peace & conflict studies, development studies, sociology, or other relevant fields.
- Knowledge of conflict affected contexts and conducting trainings on peace building and conflicts
- Knowledge of implementation of interventions that seek to build resilience of Women and other vulnerable groups in the area of Economic Empowerment.
- Conducted similar previous activities with the Iraqi civil society or similar. Previous experience of conducting workshops/training on HDP Nexus is highly preferred and will give an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic. The consultant is expected to produce the identified deliverables in English.
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in career development, to act as key contributor, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
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. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
Interested consultants, with relevant experience and skills based on the ToR, can submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including the following:
- The Technical Proposal:
- Provide details on proposed methodology responding to the ToR and the deliverables; capacity in line with the competencies required for the assignment – consider the use of technology and Covid-19.
- Include the consultant’s CV; references to experience with similar assignments (copies of assignment reports if shareable); and an initial outline of the content and materials that will be used in the workshops. A technical proposal should not be longer than 5 pages, excluding annexes.
- Cover Letter of no more than 1 page introducing the consultant and intention to deliver the assignment. The cover letter should also indicate the consultants’ availability for the proposed period and suitability for the assignment.
- The financial proposal includes a one-page budget of the offer, covering all major anticipated costs for the assignment (Note: The consultant will cover cost of travel, accommodation, meals, photocopy, printing, stationery, etc.).
- Statement on the willingness to follow Oxfam’s Code of Conduct and guidance regarding safe programming.
Deadline and place of submission:
Interested and qualified applicants with the required expertise to conduct the above exercise should please submit their applications (Technical and Financial Proposals in closed envelopes) to irqconsultancy@oxfam.org.uk – Use the subject “Triple Nexus Approach Training” as description.
For enquiries more directions, please contact the logistics and procurement officer:
Rawand Mawlood
Logistic Officer, Erbil, Iraq
00964 (0) 750 9171061
Questions or clarifications of a technical nature can be sent to:
Msawa@oxfam.org.uk no later than 21 April 2022
This invitation to tender has been issued for the sole purpose of obtaining offers for the provision of the services requested against the TOR. Oxfam reserves the right not to enter in or award a contract as a result of this invitation to tender. Oxfam also reserves the right to terminate any contract issued as a result of this invitation to tender as set out in the contract terms and conditions.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.