The MEAL Officer is responsible to support the MEAL function including methodological design, preparing data collection tools, lead data collection, data cleaning, and data analysis, and reporting MEAL activities for all Oxfam projects in the field office. S/he will provide MEAL technical support in need assessment, baselines, evaluations, establishing and implanting beneficiary compliance and feedback system, monitoring MEAL activities and ensuring program quality as per Oxfam program quality standard, Core Humanitarian Standards as well as CAMSA minimum requirement and work closely with the field program teams, Other INGOs, Cluster members, partners, other local agencies, and key line-local Government officials.
- Development and carry 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 and ensure stakeholder participation
- 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 programs
- Assist partners and the project team in identifying MEAL priorities.
- Organize 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 program analysis, the development and use of monitoring tools and instruments (e.g., objective/target setting, monitoring formats, etc.), as well reporting of program progress.
- Undertake periodic monitoring and technical support visits to program 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.
What we are looking for is a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.
An ideal candidate for the role will also have:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from a recognized university.
- At least 3 years experience of work in emergency or development context projects with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning skills.
- Good knowledge in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Amharic.
- Experience of working in a multicultural team.
- Excellent coordination skills.
- Strong commitment to gender equality and social justice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven knowledge of computerized systems; high degree of computer literacy and word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- Knowledge of simple Excel functions, including formulas
We offer
This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
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 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 organization.
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 organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.