_MEAL OFFICER_ Iraq – Anbar

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

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 organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

About OXFAM

Oxfam is a global community that believes poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s rights 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 the international confederation Oxfam.

Our Team

Oxfam is are currently implementing humanitarian and development projects in Anbar Governorate. The programme focuses on multi-sectoral projects delivering water supply, sanitation and hygiene support, livelihoods and economic support, gender and protection.

The MEAL team will be accountable for ensuring the project design, management, monitoring, accountability, learning, evaluation and reporting processes meet Oxfam Minimum Standards for programming and CAMSA guidelines.

Job Purpose

The MEAL Officer will be directly supervised by the Programme Manager and under Matrix Management of the Country MEAL Coordinator. The MEAL Officer will lead all the MEAL activities in Anbar Programme working closely with the WASH, EFSVL, Gender and Protection Teams.  He/she is responsible for the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) tools and systems for Oxfam Programme in Anbar.  He/she will also lead and conduct different surveys, assessments, evaluations, post-distribution monitoring for different projects in Oxfam Anbar Programme.

what the recruiting manager has to say about the role?

This role requires good analytical and writing skills, with a clear understanding of the MEAL framework, tools and indicator settings. The role entails massive report writing for internal and donor reporting in collaboration with the program team. This role also requires strong knowledge of ICT applications, especially spreadsheets, databases, and familiarity with associated web-based platforms and mobile applications.

The Role

We are looking for MEAL Officer :

MEAL System development and implementation:

• Supports the development and updating of relevant MEAL frameworks and Protocols
• Working closely with the MEAL Coordinator in developing area-based MEAL plans and review/update on regular basis, in close coordination with project teams and Oxfam’s partners.
• Works with the programme teams and partners in implementing MEAL frameworks, processes and tools, ensuring quality and consistency with Oxfam standards

• Manage the data collection for key programme deliverables to demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes overtime in collaboration with the field MEAL and programme team. This will include collection of primary data collection as well as secondary sources.
• Oversee and support MEAL and project staff in timely implementation of monitoring framework

and tools, to ensure quality and consistent information is available on program performance and impact.

• Ensure that new projects have MEAL plans with adequate financial coverage

Program monitoring, Information management and Reporting:

• Develops/ updates tools for data collection, analysis and processing
• Field data collection and data management, including:
  • Recruitment and training of data collectors
  • Carrying out and supervising data collection (Focus group discussions, post-distribution monitoring, surveys, observations etc.) and data entry.
• Analyses quantitative and qualitative data, drafts reports presenting the results of the analysis, and shares the findings in an appropriate format.
• Reports to / alert the project team on regular basis on any anticipated project issues, risks and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation, related to this role.
• Supports in the updating and improvement of beneficiary database system

• Contribute in timely and quality reporting on Oxfam projects in all covered locations of the program, demonstrating accountability and learning.
• Oversee quality assurance of all field data collection exercises, data management, and analysis

• Supports the MEAL Coordinator to produce clear and quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning.
• Ensures all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored

Accountability:

• Sets up / strengthens and manages complaint and feedback mechanism in areas of operation
• Shares feedback and complaints with field teams and tracks follow-up.
• Support the partners in setting up and management of their accountability mechanism
• Ensure the implementation of strong accountability and community feedback mechanisms in areas of operation
• Share accountability findings with the program Manager and Country MEAL Coordinator on monthly basis.
• Receive, process and respond to beneficiary feedback and complaints and guide beneficiaries seeking help through Oxfam hotlines, field visits, and other complaints and feedback mechanisms.
• Plan and conduct training sessions of relevant staff members ( both Oxfam and partner organizations) to support and ensure quality implementation of accountability mechanisms and information provision plans.

Capacity building for Oxfam and Partner staff:

• Undertakes periodic monitoring and technical support visits to partners to assess progress against the agreed MEAL system and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
• Works closely with partner MEAL staff or focal points and provide support as appropriate
• Provide training to partners on accountability and support them in setting up their own mechanisms
• Assist the partners/consortium members in the design of their MEAL system. Organize relevant training and other capacity-building events for partners to carry out proper MEAL activities.
• Assist project leads/responsible persons and partners in identifying relevant areas on partner MEAL systems that need strengthening and aligning to the requirements of the individual program and overall Oxfam MEAL objectives and requirements
• Work closely with program focal points and partners to ensure appropriate feedback mechanisms are incorporated into project teams’ and partners’ projects
• Ensure effective common understanding between Oxfam and partners on MEAL objectives and frameworks and organize orientation/workshops/training.

Evaluation, Review, and Learning:

• Share relevant MEAL findings with project teams and partners in an appropriate format and follow-up their implementation.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator in the design and management of evaluations, including the coordination of field-based data collection activities, review of evaluation reports, sharing of evaluation findings and recommendations with intended audiences.
• Together with the Country MEAL Coordinator, and Programme Manager, facilitate annual program quality review and reflection meetings for Oxfam Anbar Programme.
• Support the implementation of evaluation recommendations at the field level
• Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learned
• Collecting best practices, case studies that demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
• Organize/support field-based reviews and learning events

Coordination and Networking:

• Participate in and contribute to relevant inter-agency efforts at the field level to agree and develop coordinated/joint M&E and accountability frameworks and mechanisms
• Attend relevant field-level sectoral coordination meetings to identify opportunities for integration of data collection activities, harmonization, secondary information sources etc.
• Delivering any other responsibility related to MEAL assigned by the line and matrix

 What we are looking for

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years experience and demonstrable skills in designing and implementing MEAL systems for economic empowerment.
• Degree in social science or relevant discipline
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks and programs, with emphasis on participatory and partnership-based MEAL approaches
• Strong knowledge of ICT applications & mobile applications
• Familiarity with project cycle management, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
• Experience in the organization, conduct and management of various capacity-building/skills transfer events and process
• Fluency in English,  both written and spoken
• Good report-writing skills
• Organized 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
• Strong interpersonal and self-awareness skills
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel in-country
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking and planning skills.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative, drive to achieve results, ability to develop effective organizations.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender equity issues and their relevance to humanitarian response work.
• 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.

Desirable

• Able to work with minimum supervision and provide solutions to problems as they arise;

• Previous work experience with Oxfam

 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

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in career development, to act as a key contributor to the MEAL team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields, training, and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

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.

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.  OR

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience in xxx. 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.

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. 

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