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

Do you have experience in provide MEAL technical support including MEAL activity plan, methodological design, need assessments, baseline, post distribution monitoring, evaluations and performance data collection for all Oxfam projects in North Ethiopia field office including the one implemented by local implementing partners?

Do you have experience in supporting the design and development of innovative tools, apps, templates and resources for effective programme monitoring and reporting of project implemented direct by Oxfam and by local implementing partners?

Do you have experience in leading and supervise field data collection, data cleaning and analysis for program managers and team leaders and produce report together with sector technical team.

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The Senior MEAL Officer is responsible for leading MEAL functions. She/He will be based in Shire, travelling in the different areas where the response takes place to complete MEAL functions including methodological design, preparing data collection tools, lead data collection, data cleaning and data analysis and reporting MEAL activities, design and manage MEAL capacity building plans and ensure program quality as per Oxfam program quality standard, Core Humanitarian Standards as well as CAMSA (Common Approach to Monitoring Social Accountability) minimum requirement and work closely with the filed programme teams, PQL team at Addis level, Other INGOs/LNGOs, partners, clusters and other local agencies and key line-local Government officials.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Relevant qualification; MSc or BSc. in Economics, Development studies, Statistics/Management or another related field
• Proven ability & experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning (MEAL) – Minimum 5 years preferably in emergency response programmes and local contexts in Ethiopia (experience in Tigray is a strong plus)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge and practice of safe programming and international standards like Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), SPHERE, LEGS etc
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis software, scripting skills (SurveyCTO is a plus)
• Commitment to overcome poverty and suffering.
• Proven experience in gender analysis and integrating gender and safe programming(protection) into programmes.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Ability to travel and to work in difficult circumstances
• Training and facilitation skills
• Fluency in English is essential

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

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.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

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.

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 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.