Operations & Finance Coordinator

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY: OPERATIONS & FINANCE COORDINATOR (INT11729).

One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment, and Inclusiveness.

Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change.

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.

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.

Background of Oxfam:

Oxfam started working in Southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty.

We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders.

Oxfam envisions Southern African countries to be free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives.

Our regional program aims to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises.

Job Summary:

The Operations and Finance Coordinator provide strategic financial stewardship, operational coordination, and systems oversight at hub level, ensuring that Oxfam’s resources are effectively planned, monitored, safeguarded, and utilised in support of high-quality programme delivery across the Southern Africa (SAF) Cluster. The role is responsible for maintaining strong financial discipline, robust budgeting systems, expenditure oversight, compliance, and operational controls across one or more countries within a hub structure. Working closely with the Operations Lead, Programme Accountant, programme teams, and partners, the role ensures that financial systems are accurate, transparent, and strategically aligned with organisational priorities while also strengthening operational

processes that support efficient delivery. This position plays a critical role in supporting informed operational and financial decision-making by providing high-quality financial analysis, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring consistent compliance with donor regulations, Oxfam policies, and safeguarding standards. It also contributes to risk mitigation, partner financial oversight, and continuous operational improvement. Operating without broad direct line management responsibility, the role requires high professional

autonomy, strong analytical and advisory capacity, systems thinking, and the ability to influence cross functional decision-making within a complex multi-country, partner-led environment. Through strong financial and operational leadership, the Operations and Finance Coordinator significantly strengthens Oxfam’s regional operating model by ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and accountable resource management that underpin long-term organisational sustainability and programme

effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree combined with a full professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) will be considered.

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, operations, and financial reporting within development or humanitarian contexts.

• Proven capability in financial systems management, operational oversight, compliance, and risk management.

• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to build strong, credible relationships with internal and external individuals and organisations.

• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with strong influencing and persuasive skills.

• A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and flexibility.

• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams.

• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Desirable

• Portuguese language capability.

• Multi-country programme experience.

• Partner financial oversight experience.

• Institutional donor systems knowledge.

• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly, at times at short notice, locally and regionally.

• Experience in multi-country or donor-funded programmes and working with partners.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 1 year renewal subject to availability of funding.

Salary: National terms and conditions, competitive and negotiable within the salary ranges depending on experience, skills and competencies. This role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Location: Lusaka, Zambia.

Closing date: Thursday 13^th August 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.