Operations & Finance Coordinator

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• Location:Zimbabwe - Harare
• Workplace Type:On-site
• Hours:40
• Salary:As per Oxfam Pay Scale
• Job Family:Business Support & Admin
• Division:International
• Grade:C2
• Job Type:Fixed Term
• Closing Date:13 August 2026
• Country:Zimbabwe

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

Do you have a Master’sdegree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

Oxfam is looking for Operations & Finance Coordinator 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Expenditure Oversight (25%)

• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets, forecasts, and strategic priorities.

1. Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk Management (20%)

The role strengthens financial integrity and compliance systems across all operational activities.

• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard resources and reduce fiduciary risk.
• Monitor adherence to financial management standards across programmes and partners

1. Grants Financial Management & Restricted Funding Coordination (15%)

• Collaborate closely with the Grant Accountant to track restricted funding budgets and expenditure.
• Support financial monitoring and compliance for grants and donor-funded projects.
• Ensure strong alignment between financial reporting, programme reporting, and budget performance

1. Operational Oversight, Systems Strengthening & Cross-Functional Coordination (15%)

• Ensure operational procedures and controls are consistently applied.
• Support continuous improvement of operational systems and workflows.

1. Financial Reporting, Analysis & Decision Support (10%)

• Provide actionable financial insights to programme, operational, and leadership teams.

1. Partner Financial Management, Capacity Strengthening & Accountability (10%)

The role supports strong financial stewardship within partner-led programming.

• Review partner budgets, expenditure reports, and financial systems.
• Strengthen partner capacity in Financial management, Compliance, Budgeting, and Reporting
• Support partners to meet donor and organisational financial requirements

1. Audit Support, Compliance Assurance & Continuous Improvement (5%)

The role strengthens audit readiness and institutional accountability.

• Facilitate internal and external audit processes.
• Support preparation of audit documentation and compliance evidence.
• Coordinate implementation of audit recommendations

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have: 

Essential

• Master’sdegree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making 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

Desirable

• Portuguese language capability
• Multi-country programme experience
• Partner financial oversight experience
• Institutional donor systems knowledge
• 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.

We offer:

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

values are recruited to work for us.

 

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.

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:

 

 

To do that:

• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

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Location

Zimbabwe - Harare

13 Brigadier Atif Road, Manzil, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe

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