Oxfam Great Britain MEAL Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Oxfam Great Britain MEAL Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job PurposeThe MEAL Officer is responsible for the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) tools for t Oxfam program/projects.
This includes conducting, managing, and documenting key discrete MEAL milestones, events and processes, MEAL internal and external reporting, and knowledge management between departments and partner affiliates to ensure Oxfam benefits from applied programme learning.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Support the development of a programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) framework with indicators for output, outcome, and impact.
Undertake periodic monitoring and technical support visits to project intervention areas to assess progress against the agreed MEAL system and recommend corrective actions as appropriate
Support program team to collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and collate/organize data received for reporting to the programme office/country office.
With the support of the programme quality advisor at the country level, Organise relevant training and other capacity-building events for staffs and 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
Compiling and preparing monthly, quarterly, and other need based programme/project progress reports.
Conduct accountability activities, including the development and use of information materials and the establishment of complaints response mechanism with support from program quality advisor
Logging complaints received on a daily basis, sharing the complaints log with the project coordinator on a monthly basis and processing complaints in a professional and timely manner according to the established system, ensuring that complaints are logged and addressed and that serious complaints relating to abuse, exploitation, and corruption and referred appropriately.
Support in the facilitation of learning between the different programmes and contribute to the refinement of Somali region program strategy/action plan as well as the Country Strategic Plan
In case scale up any emergency response, undertake additional responsibilities related to respective functions
Ensure priority areas such as gender equality, safeguarding and protection mainstreaming approaches well integrated into all Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Mechanisms
Strengthen relevant MEAL capacity in partners
Ensure effective common understanding between Oxfam and partners on MEAL objectives and frameworks and organise orientation/workshops/training
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
Reporting, sharing, and communications
Ensure that literature reviews, secondary data analysis, and synthesis for papers proposals and representations are and disseminated as appropriate
Work closely with the Media team to collect positive impact stories and photos from projects and prepare them to be used for shared learning
Actively involve
and support projects’ design
Assist project teams in the development of the theory of change and logic models for new proposals
Ensure that new projects have MEAL plans and allocation with adequate financial resource
Oxfam Specific Membership Responsibilities
Actively participate in the implementation of Performance Management including objective setting, performance review, upward feedback and personal development plans and ensuring relevant aspects of Oxfam work in Ethiopia e.g. gender equity is reflected in objectives
Be a member of the Oxfam team; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions, and on-going liaison as needed and work closely with Oxfam in Ethiopia.
Job Requirements
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
BSc Degree from a recognized university/ college in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics/Management, or other related fields that can bring value
Relevant MEAL experience of 3-5 years (i.e. designing and implementing MEAL systems) preferably in an international NGO experience
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans
Conduct EFSVL/WASH activities PDM data collection and analysis independently
Support program/project base baseline study and evaluation process with an external consultant or government team lead M&E
Good critical thinking and clear understanding of monitoring frameworks, tools, and indicator setting
Good experience in evidence-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks and programmes, with emphasis on participatory and partnership-based MEAL approaches
Strong knowledge of IT applications and development – especially spread-sheets, database, and familiarity with associated web-based platforms and applications
Familiarity with project cycle management, with special emphasis on the monitoring and evaluation and learning
Experience in organisation, conduct, and management of various capacity-building/skills transfer events and process
Good knowledge and proven experience in resilience-building projects
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal in English including Somali local language
Good report-writing skills to compile with Oxfam standards and donors’ requirements
Organised and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager
Strong interpersonal and self-awareness skills
Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours.
Willingness to travel including medium/high-risk areas
Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive to achieve results, ability to develop effective organizations.
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.
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and beliefs, including a strong commitment to gender, diversity issues, equal opportunities, and capacity building
Desirable
Research background and knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS or STATA)
Proven ability to synthesize and detail information from a variety of sources, to draw lessons from project documentation, and to summarize complex information accurately and concisely;
Able to work independently
Familiarity with Oxfam’s approaches and/or systems for programme quality implementation such as CAMSA
Knowledge of donor contract management and compliance issues
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam Great Britain MEAL Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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