Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

• Category: Social Work, Resources & Environment, Monitoring & Evaluation, Research / Development
• Type : Job Opportunity
• Location: N/A
• Schedule: Full-time
• Salary: N/A

• Technical Leadership Related to MEAL:
• Provide leadership within the I-JET project to ensure program quality, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning in program implementation.
• Ensure the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework builds upon the project framework and adheres to Oxfam’s CAMSA standards
• Coordinate the operationalization and implementation of MEAL framework; and I-JET MEAL implementation plan
• Conduct periodic revision of the MEAL framework, and ensure the framework is effective and relevant to context at each level (national and regional) and compliant with DFAT and Oxfam standards and guidelines.
• Develop a datasheet to track and report outputs of the I-JET project to donors and Oxfam International (OI) Output Reporting requirements.
• Undertake and provide MEAL capacity building, technical support and training to the program team at regional and country level, as program partners.
• Lead the design and implementation of a baseline survey in consultation with Oxfam in countries, regional partners and country partners and targeted beneficiaries.
• Coordinate between regional and country level MEAL frameworks to ensure coherence.
• Be the responsible person to ensure that I-JET project outputs and results are reported into OI output reporting and other reporting mechanisms.
• Technical Leadership Related to Partnership Coordination Function:
• Work with partners to update Oxfam partnership principles.
• Support efforts to strengthen networks and alliances of NGOs partners in defining and implementing JET MEAL implementation plan.
• Undertake partnership capacity assessment, identify risks and risks and define measures to mitigate risks related to I-JET MEAL implementation plan.
• Compile collate and update partner profiles and financial information for Oxfam and donor reports
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure partners understand and integrate Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into MEAL framework at I-JET regional project level and I-JET country project level. Ensure liaison with other affiliates at country and regional level to ensure consistent approaches and pilot rationalized reporting requirements wherever feasible.
• Strengthen linkages and relationships between (regional) partners
• Program Quality
• Work closely with the project team and partners to ensure that all MEAL and partnership activities adopt a capacity strengthening approach that balances capacity development for partners and staff and delivery of project outputs, outcomes and impact.
• Ensure scientific and statistically valid use of a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and methodologies to measure the project and program outputs, outcomes and impact and provide leadership in managing all aspects of the project information management for accurate and accessible filing and record-keeping of all data collected in the project.
• Provide advice to project management staff on the analysis of data and effective integration of monitoring activities into project activity plans and field management work ensuring that all project staff contribute to and assist in implementing the MEAL and partnership activities.
• Make monitoring and support visits to the project sites and work with the project team to analyze the project progress against the milestones and provide support to the project teams, partners and stakeholders in effectively meeting the requirements of the MEAL and Partnership framework.
• Ensure that project MEAL and Partnership activities links to and informs communications in the project; and, where possible, produce case studies and blogs for the program communications based on field visits and contributing to the I-JET project Communications Strategy.
• Ensure that program and project MEAL and partnership data, indicators incorporate gender equality, social and disability inclusion during the development, implementation, assessment and evaluation of the project.
• Coordinate the learning activities and processes within the program; supporting national events and coordinating regional and project wide events.
• Identify, plan and implement learning and review events for other program functions (training, policy dialogues) as part of the MEAL and partnership frameworks.
• Support and identify communication strategies to disseminate program learning to staff, partners and other stakeholders.
• Representation and Relationships
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders, with particular attention to supporting the Program team to realize their objectives.
• Develop and foster good working relationships with all key external stakeholders.
• Represent Oxfam at relevant workshops and events.
• Attend relevant Oxfam and external meetings and provide backstop support to the Project Manager on need-basis.
• Support efforts of I-JET project to build networks and collaborate with local and international organizations and other stakeholders working in the region.
• Business Services
• Advise on project budget development to ensure adequate resourcing for MEAL activities.
• Identify and manage the procurement of consultancies for baselines, training, research and evaluations
• Manage and ensure the integration and compliance of Oxfam’s policies and relevant sector codes of good practice.
• Provide and collate all necessary information for auditing, monitoring & reporting and contribute to risk assessment and register.
• Monitor and liaise with PMU to ensure all partners receive safeguarding and inclusion training and receive regular updated training and support for any specific requirements.
• Maintain oversight of grant disbursements and other contractual aspects of the Program, and ensure narrative and financial reports meet Oxfam and donor requirements.
• Monitor the Oxfam Partner Agreement and recommend amendments to ensure its effectiveness.
• PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and set own work-plan, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to balance capacity strengthening and delivery, to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to communicate project learning and evidence base to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to translate complex issues into simple messages able to be understood by a range of individuals.
• Ability to work to deadlines with colleagues and manage both upward and downward accountability.
• Ability to network and represent Oxfam and the project team to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to achieve results by working alongside the team and inspiring them to deliver a high-quality program standard
• Capacity to work under pressure, recognize and manage personal stress
• An understanding of and commitment to Oxfam’s values and to promoting gender equality, social and disability inclusion in programming
• Ability to spend significant periods of time in the field.
• Ability to balance organizational and program needs and priorities.
• ALL STAFF ATTRIBUTES
• Problem Solving: Uses clear and innovative thinking to solve problems and ensures supervisors are made aware of any risks.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development by actively participating in continuous learning.
• Self-Awareness: Is aware of own strengths and development needs and seeks to improve style, skills and performance including cultural and gender sensitivities.
• Adaptability: Adjusts approach and thinking to work effectively in a variety of situations and with different people.
• ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
• 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.