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

• Are you passionate about strengthening program quality through robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems?
• Do you have experience designing and implementing MEAL frameworks, managing data systems, and leading evaluations?
• Have you supported capacity building for partners and ensured accountability mechanisms are in place and aligned with international standards?

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

The Role:

We are looking for a MEAL and Programme Quality (PQ) Officer to join our team in Iraq and play a pivotal role in strengthening program quality, accountability, and learning across all Oxfam and partner-implemented projects.
In this role, you will support designing and implementing of MEAL systems, support data management and digitalization, and ensure that feedback and accountability mechanisms are in place and functioning effectively. You will also be responsible for coordinating evaluations, facilitating learning events, and building the capacity of Oxfam and partner staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming. Working closely with the Head of Programmes and the Regional MEAL and PQ Lead, you will help embed a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the country program.

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:

• A university degree in Social Sciences, Business Management, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems, particularly in economic empowerment or development programs.
• Strong knowledge of MEAL frameworks, project cycle management, and participatory monitoring and evaluation approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in managing accountability and feedback mechanisms aligned with international standards (e.g., CHS).
  Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools, including mobile data collection platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality documentation.
• Experience in organizing and delivering capacity-building activities for staff and partners.
• Fluency in English and Arabic and/or Kurdish, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Iraq.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s values, including gender equality, diversity, and accountability.

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.