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Equality is the common thread throughout our activities and projects, but also internally. We are aware that our team of colleagues can be even more diverse and that having a diverse team is the only way to see the world from a broad perspective. To obtain a multi-voiced team, we are therefore calling all persons to apply for this job.
Becoming part of Oxfam? Oxfam in Uganda is looking for a
Position title: MEAL Officer
Deadline for Applications: June 8th 2024
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term Contract
Work Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week
Reports to: Program Quality & Learning Coordinator
Salary & Scale: D1
Contract Duration: 12 Months renewable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Context:
Oxfam in Uganda started work in the 1960s delivering development and humanitarian support as part of the Oxfam confederation, a global movement of people fighting to end inequality and injustice. Today, we continue to tackle the inequalities that make and keep people poor. We save and protect people’s lives in times of crisis. We work with people to build their resilience and rebuild their livelihoods. We enable vulnerable people’s voices to be heard and campaign for genuine, durable change.
Objective of the position
To provide designated MEAL support to the Humanitarian projects in the Elgon Region and any other as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Job Responsibilities
MEAL System development and implementation:
- Work with the programme team and the Program Quality Coordinator in developing/ updating MEAL frameworks and data collection tools that can generate the required information on programme indicators.
- Work closely with the Program Quality Coordinator and programme team to ensure that performance indicators are regularly tracked and that program activities are well aligned with the indicators.
- Coordinate with the humanitarian team and Program Quality Coordinator to ensure appropriate allocation of MEAL resources and budget in Programme proposals and annual plans
- Provide day to day direct support to Programme team in preparation and reviewing of annual and quarterly Programme reports and plans.
- Utilise MEAL budgets and ensure timely implementation of MEAL activities.
- Provide technical support to the team in review reviewing TORs for consultancy work
Data gathering, Information management and reporting:
- Prepare a clear data collection plan in discussion with the programme team and the Program Quality Coordinator; ensure that any changes to such a plan are well managed and communicated promptly.
- Maintain an updated Programme Indicator Performance Tracker Table (IPTT) and Output tracker, in addition to other report requirements as may be requested
- Support the Resilient livelihood project team to prepare timely and quality reports for the Resilient livelihood theme ensuring that such reports demonstrate accountability and learning.
- Working closely with the Communication team, support the documentation of programme results, impact, best practices and significant changes, and maintain a database of such information (including photos) that can be easily utilized for reporting and sharing with other stakeholders
- Working closely with the program quality coordinator, to support the dissemination of learnings, reports, publications and participate in learning sessions, and ensure that the lessons learnt are utilized to inform on-going and future programming and advocacy.
- Ensure timely and quality reporting of the programme results and contribute to the global reports in terms of provision of accurate information
Accountability:
- Act as a focal point for Oxfam responsible for facilitating the set-up of relevant contextualized feedback and complaints infrastructures, mechanisms, and approaches to receive feedback and complaints from beneficiaries.
- Participate in the development of information sharing materials/briefs, posters and brochures, and dissemination of Programme information materials to relevant stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries.
- Collect and manage complaints and feedback in close coordination with the Programme team. Track timeliness of response to complaints and maintain an updated Programme complaints tracker
- Support project teams in strengthening the accountability mechanisms at project level.
- Support the tracking of the commitments and plans made during the PRISIMA exercise with the partners.
Capacity building for Oxfam and Partner staff:
- Train the project team and other relevant staff at the partners’ level on MEAL concepts and tools (including the use of ICT in data management within the program),
- Undertake periodic monitoring and technical support visits to partner working areas to assess progress against the agreed MEAL system and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
- Work closely with partner MEAL team or focal point on overall MEAL issues
Review, reflection and learning:
- Assist the Programme team and partners in documenting lessons learnt
- Collecting best practices, case studies demonstrating qualitative and quantitative changes over time Support programme reviews and learning events at project locations.
- Delivering any other responsibility assigned by the line manager or matrix manager.
Who are we looking for?
- Of course, you have At least three (3 years) of working experience in humanitarian and development settings. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in social sciences, statistics, IT, project management and any related field from a recognized university with a postgraduate diploma in monitoring and evaluation. Excellent understanding of indicator matrices, monitoring and evaluation/results frameworks (including expertise in design of indicators and data collection tools, testing and data collection and analysis). Experience with some or all of the following tools Excel (including pivot tables), SPSS, Stata, Survey-CTO, KoBo toolbox. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong commitment to gender equality and social justice, including to the aims and objectives of Oxfam. Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines. Potential and flexibility of attitude to learn and take on new tasks. Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
Working at Oxfam Novib
All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
- At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
- Oxfam Novib is committed to offering you a motivating work environment at our offices in Kampala. We offer a two-year contract from the start with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
- Oxfam Novib offers an attractive and honest benefits package, including a year-end allowance and yearly pay increase. The salary range for this position is set in scale with a salary range between Grade D1 gross based on 40 hours a week.
- Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to preventing and eliminating any type of misconduct.
- We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.
Apply now!
- Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications received before the closing date (June 8th 2024) and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.
- If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the Human Resource Office at +256 (0) 414-390-500
- At the time of a contract offer, Oxfam Novib will request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.
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