Job Description

This is a 12-month mandate based in Fes, Morocco.

The mandate is part of the Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) Equality in Action, which is being implemented in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in the countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organizations, which work with the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, in claiming and exercising their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of all its actions.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

In close collaboration with the Oxfam team in Morocco and the partner organization Alilm Nour, the advisor will be responsible for:

Actively monitor calls for projects and funding opportunities. Identify and mobilise new technical, financial or institutional partners. Support the team in drafting project proposals, including: analysing calls for projects; formulating concept notes or project sheets; and drafting documents according to donor templates. Contribute to structuring a sustainable partnership strategy for the association. Train the partner on resource mobilisation.

To be eligible for this mandate, you must:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; Hold a university degree in international development, project or program management, or another relevant field; Have at least 2 years of professional experience in financial resource mobilization, partnership development, or project development. Good knowledge of the donor ecosystem (NGOs, cooperation agencies, foundations, embassies, etc.). Proficiency in strategic planning and project formulation tools (logic model, theory of change, performance measurement framework, etc.). Excellent writing skills. Sense of initiative, ability to work collaboratively with the project team and transfer skills. Oral and written communication skills. Fluency in spoken and written French. Proficiency in Office Suite, Teams and Zoom.

What we offer:

Monthly allowance for your living expenses; 20% bonus on the living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children). CAD 1,500 per year/per child for schooling. A monthly amount for rent; Return flight ticket with 2 pieces of checked baggage; Return airfare for accompanying child(ren). CAD 200 for additional baggage; Advantageous medical insurance for you and accompanying child(ren). A volunteer support programme during your assignment and for up to two months after your return to Canada; 20 days of vacation and other leave; Access to various training courses (e-learning, etc.). An enriching experience with a renowned and recognized organization.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that goes against its Code of Conduct, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud. Oxfam is committed to recruiting individuals who demonstrate and embody these same values.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected will be contacted. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The posting may close before the listed deadline. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply. If you are interested in this mandate, please submit your application (CV and cover letter in the working language of the country: French) by clicking the button above.