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Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Together with individuals and local groups in more than 120 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. It is an affiliate of Oxfam International.

About the Job:-

The Private Sector Department (PSD) Micro-insurance Project Officer will play a critical role in the PSD’s work to expand the microinsurance pilot in 2009 – 2010, and will work in a cross-departmental and cross-organizational team to explore the feasibility of scaling the pilot to a federal level program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:-

• Act as primary liaison between the PSD and the Horn of Africa regional office;
• Work closely with the Ethiopia Country Project Manager to expand the pilot in 2009-2010 while also laying the groundwork for eventual scale up to a federal level program;
• Serve as a resource person on the use of financial tools for development, particularly as the project creates a micro-credit package that is integrated with weather index insurance;
• In cooperation with the Ethiopia Country Project Manager and the PSD Policy Advisor, manage the international aspects of a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) workplan to help Oxfam better understand the factors for success in a scaled up pilot;
• Work with the PSD Policy Advisor on building a standard training package for farmer financial literacy and with the PSD Collaborations Consultant on preparing and managing the project budget, keeping a close eye on the quality of any internationally sub-contracted work;
• Liaise with international legal, insurance, economic, and development advisors to ensure the project is conforming to best practices;
• Hire, coordinate, and supervise international consultants/vendors involved in the pilot in 2009-2010;
• Participate in regular cross-departmental strategy sessions on microinsurance and other meetings related to the project;
• Master theoretical concepts and become familiar with best practices in microfinance (particularly microinsurance and microcredit), disaster risk reduction, and climate change risk management;
• Promote institutional learning between departments at Oxfam America;
• Travel to rural parts of Ethiopia as well as to international conferences/meetings will occur approximately eight to ten times per year.

Qualifications:-

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, international development, business or related field;
• Five to seven years of work experience in development, business, or environmental management which includes at least three years of experience with project management and implementation;
• Very strong analytical and research skills;
• Sound working knowledge of international development programs;
• A superior set of cross-cultural diplomatic skills and experience balancing various stakeholder needs;
• Deep experience in microfinance and agriculture;
• Knowledge of the key organizational development issues including climate change adaptation, gender equity and a rights-based approach to development;
• Knowledge of the field of international development and human rights.

To Apply:-

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

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