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JOB DETAILS
DIVISION: Operations
TEAM: Monitoring and Evaluation
LOCATION: Jordan
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term
GRADE: C2
JOB FAMILY: Programme
SALARY: Starting from 32,218.00
HOURS: 40 Hours per week.
FLEXIBLE WORKING
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.
JOB PURPOSE:
The MEAL Department of Oxfam in Jordan envisions Impactful programs at scale through fostering high program quality, evidence -based; with a high level of accountability to the people we work with; and with mutual accountability with our partners.
The role of this position is needed as a result of the increased demand for evidence, knowledge and learning; including the need for generating evidence to track transformation changes (signs of changes), evidence for measuring gains on influencing initiatives ; and in pursuance of strategic partnership with partners of Oxfam in Jordan.
The post holder will play a key role in taking forward the strategies and commitments of the MEAL department in Jordan. The Manger, in close supervision by the country P-MEAL coordinator, will take increased role in the analysis of signs of changes that signal Transformational system changes; in increasing knowledge and evidence base for Oxfam programs in Jordan, MEAL for influencing, MEAL and Strategic Partnership. In addition, the post holder will also fully cover the duties and responsibilities of one of the current senior MEAL officer’s role.
S/he will collaborate with global thematic working groups, OI regional program quality and MEAL team, affiliates, and MEAL networks across MENA and other countries.
S/he will be engaged in providing strategic support for increasing the availability of evidence on the performance of programs; and improving the quality of programs and project designs through a comprehensive needs assessment. The incumbent, in collaboration with program team and MEAL staff, and with a guidance from P-MEAL coordinator, shall work to increase internal culture of learning and utility of evidence generated through MEAL undertakings. The job holder will also play key role in the design and implementation of MEAL for influencing, partnership strategy & partnership practice review.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO: P-MEAL Coordinator
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST: Senior MEAL Officer, VCP MEAL Adviser
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Evidence, Knowledge, and Learning (25%)
Program and Project designs (15%)
Technical Oversight Project MEAL Systems and Delivery (25%)
Partnership Development (10%)
MEAL For Influencing ( 10%)
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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