Oxyfam
About the role
| To design, coordinate and implement all monitoring and evaluation systems using the various M&E tools in support of programme delivery. The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) officer will work closely with SAF Cluster PQL to catalyse the growth and development of our programme through improving quality, effectiveness and funding, in line with SAF Cluster Strategic Framework 2021 – 2025, through developing sound MEAL frameworks to enhance our ability to demonstrate the impact of our work. Ensure successful delivery of the projects under just economies working closely with partners and be agile enough to support other programs within Oxfam, humanitarian and gender justice. Working with the PQK Lead, providing support to project teams in order to improve quality and learning across Southern Africa. |
What we are looking for
| Minimum requirement is a university degree or equivalent in Program development, Monitoring and Evaluation, or International Development or other relevant experience.
• Understanding and experience of different aspects of quality programming (for example: partnership, participation, accountability, innovation, gender and monitoring, evaluation and learning) and how these can be incorporated into different interventions. • Ability to develop programme design documents – including theories of change (logic models, log-frames), contextual analyses (e.g. power, gender), budgets, MEAL plans. • Ability and experience in facilitating programme development sessions/workshops. • Demonstrable understanding of programme/project cycle management practices in development programming. • Some experience in research, learning and monitoring and evaluation methods theory and practice; and good critical grasp of latest sector thinking, codes, standards and practice. • Experience of working in, and solid knowledge of the Southern Africa region, as well as relevant network contacts. • Experience of resource mobilisation strategies. • Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills • Ability to work effectively with others in a team across institutional boundaries and business units. • Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary environment. • Good verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues. • English and Portuguese language skills strong asset • Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks Technical skills Experience of improving effectiveness of development programs and demonstrating tangible outcomes for poor and vulnerable women and men Good understanding of all aspects of program quality, including the practical issues faced by managers. Good understanding of effective program cycle management in rights-based long-term development, influencing and humanitarian work, with relevant direct field program experience |
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 full-time job with flexible working from home arrangements.
Closing Date: 04 April 2023