Job Description

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 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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

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.

Our team

The Programmes Team will deliver Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) support for the project

Job purpose

MEAL Officer Responsible for the development and implementation of Oxfam capacity building project MEAL framework and tools.

• building the capacity of partners and strengthen their respective MEAL mechanisms and systems to contribute effectively to programmatic MEAL objectives.
• conduct manage and document key discrete MEAL milestones, events, and processes.
• Contribute largely during internal and external reporting and knowledge managing information between departments and affiliates to ensure the whole organisation benefits from and applies program learning. 

Core details

Location:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: 

As per Oxfam benefit package

Internal Grade:

D2

Job Family:

Programme

Contract type:

Fixed-Term contract for One year

Hours of work:

 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage

This role reports to:

Programme Quality and Learning Manager and Matrix Managed by Empower Youth for Work

Staff reporting to this post:

N/A

Annual budget         for the post:

N/A

Key relationships/interactions:

N/A

Screening checks:

All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

 References:

Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require a minimum of two references covering five years of employment history.

DBS checks (for roles based in the UK):

It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at an enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).

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Key responsibilities

Development and carryout MEAL system of the project

• Develop the MEAL Framework and tools for the project.
• Setting MEAL indicators for the project
• Develop and manage the MEAL system and processes.
• Ensure strong participatory elements in the MEAL system, particularly the role of partners and youth
• Oversee the implementation and compliance/delivery of the project team to the country's MEAL system.
• Lead the Program Baseline study and Evaluation process.
• Develop and disseminate leanings of the project 

Build MEAL capacity in individual country programmes

• Assist partners and the project team in identifying MEAL priorities.
• Assist in the design and development of the partner's MEAL system.
• Organise relevant training and other capacity-building events for partners to carry out MEAL
•  Provide technical guidance to project teams including partners with planning the design and implementation of baseline/midline and other data requirements to support programme analysis, the development and use of monitoring tools and instruments (e.g., objective/target setting, monitoring formats, etc.), as well reporting of programme progress.
• Undertake periodic monitoring and technical support visits to programme areas to assess progress against the agreed MEAL system and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
• Work closely with Programme Focal Points and partners to ensure appropriate feedback mechanisms are incorporated into project teams’ and partners’ projects.

Strengthen relevant MEAL capacity in partners

• To ensure an effective common understanding between Oxfam and partners on the MEAL objectives and framework of the project organise orientation/workshop
• Assist project leads/responsible persons and partners in identifying relevant areas in partner MEAL systems that need strengthening and aligning to the requirements of the individual programme and overall Oxfam MEAL objectives and requirements.
• Organize Peer Learning meeting to share programme strategies and best practices including youth participation

Organisation of discrete MEAL milestones, events, and processes

• Conduct annual review and reflection sessions, as specified MEAL framework and system, and as a key accountability mechanism.
• Contribute to the project learning review by preparing, analyzing and disseminating data, lessons learned, good practices, and statistical, qualitative, and anecdotal project’s evidence.
• Lead the design, planning, and conduct of key impact assessment exercises on programmatic, thematic, geographic or crosscutting
•  Conduct of key thematic learning activities and processes for staff and partners,

Reporting, sharing, and communications

• Lead in the conduct and dissemination of literature reviews, secondary data analysis, and synthesis for papers, proposals and representations, as appropriate
• Lead in the collection of positive impact stories and photos from projects and prepare them to be used for shared learning.

Actively involve and support projects’ design

• Assist the team in the development of the theory of change and logic models for new proposals
• Ensure that new projects have MEAL plans with adequate financial coverage.

 Other

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here). 
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff safety health and wellbeing principles.

Your commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles 

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Job Requirements

• Master or/ BA Degree from a recognized university/ college in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, and relevant any other area that can bring added value to the job.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and demonstrable skills in designing and implementing MEAL systems for economic empowerment out of which 2 years should be preferably working experience in an international NGO.
• Good understanding of the country’s context and policies on youth employment, SRH, gender, and climate change
• Good critical thinking and clear understanding of the motoring Framework, tools, and indicator setting
• Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks and programmes, with emphasis on participatory and partnership-based MEAL approaches
• Familiarity with project cycle management, monitoring, and evaluation
• Experience in the organisation, conduct, and management of various capacity-building/skills transfer events and process
• Organised and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and beliefs, including strong commitment to gender, diversity issues, equal opportunities and capacity building.
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive to achieve results, the ability to develop effective organizations.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender equity issues and their relevance to humanitarian response work.
• Basic knowledge of donor contract management and compliance issues
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively with others, adaptable, and flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with people from various cultural and social backgrounds.  
• Strong knowledge of IT applications and development – especially spreadsheets, databases, and familiarity with associated web-based platforms and applications.
• Fluency in Amharic and English, both written and spoken
• Good report-writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and self-awareness skills
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel in-country

Desirable

•  Able to work with minimum supervision and provide solutions to problems as they arise;
• Knowledge of Samali and Oromiffa language will constitute an advantage.

 How to Apply

 As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam internal application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/13063/description on or before 23rd October 2020.

 Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.