Tuesday, December 12, 2017

OXFAM Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer, based in Makassar

OXFAM who are we?

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL VISION:
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty: a world in which people
can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and
assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all
human beings are valued and treated equally.


Oxfam in Indonesia
By 2015, an integrated Oxfam programme, with a strong voice based on its
collaboration with an extensive network of partners, will have made
lasting changes in the lives of 20 million poor and vulnerable people by
influencing changes in policy and practice amongst the most influential
decision makers in the country.

Oxfam Indonesia has the vision that people in Indonesia will live
equitably and free from injustice of poverty, enjoy their rights, and are
resilient in times of disasters. By 2020, 2.5 million women and men in
Indonesia are empowered to overcome poverty, vulnerability and inequality.

Be part of a dynamic working environment and a team player with a real
commitment to gender equality and International aid and development
background. This post will be based in Makassar with fixed term contract
12 months with possible extension.
* Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer (code: MEL Officer)

JOB PURPOSE:

To monitor and evaluate Oxfam’s project development and implementation in
geographical area in Eastern Indonesia (focussing in Sulawesi and NTT) in
line with the Oxfam Indonesia Country Strategy 2015 – 2020 in
collaboration with the Country Team. The job holder will be responsible
for on-going development, coordination and implementation of the PRISMA
and Empower Youth for Work (EYW) MEL framework. She/he will work closely
with Eastern Indonesia Coordinator, PM for PRISMA project, MEL Coordinator
and Project Officer, to ensure that impacts, achievements, and learning
are well and effectively captured and documented and taken into
consideration for further programming.

He/she will contribute to the strengthening the accountability of PRISMA
and EYW team towards donors, partners and beneficiaries. This position
will be responsible to build capacity partners and Oxfam staffs to
implement and to operate the MEL framework of PRISMA and EYW project.
She/he will directly report to Implementation and Influencing Manager EYW
project

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support OXFAM-PRISMA Project Manager and IIM EYW Project to manage and
monitor progress of activity, measuring project achievement, and improve
project design, strategy and accountability through high quality and well
managed evidences, as well as ensuring all project target is achieved and
demonstrate to donor, Oxfam and other stakeholders
Support project managers to ensure high quality reporting and submit it on
time to Oxfam system and also to donor
Support OXFAM-PRISMA Project Manager to assist PSP and ISP develop
buying-selling monitoring mechanism to ensure each actor especially
farmers received proper benefit
Develop and update Guidelines and other resources that can assist staff
and Partners in carrying out their MEL responsibilities
Ensuring evaluation/assessment reports or related MEL Activities are
attached in Management Information System (MIS)/OPAL as Milestones
Assist in the identification of partner capacity building needs in
relation to MEL and providing on job mentoring and coaching;
Together with MEL from PRISMA and NOVIB develop and update the project MEL
framework
Supporting EIC, IIM and partners to develop high quality of project report
that will meet with donor requirements and expectation
Develop and conduct regular MEL training, mentoring and technical advice
to improve capacity and motivate partners and Oxfam staff;
Support EI and OXFAM-PRISMA Project Manager for participate in baseline,
impact assessment, quarterly meeting, sub sector review meeting with
PRISMA team
Support EI and OXFAM-PRISMA Project Manager to participate in regular
meeting with MRM PRISMA for update ISD project document
Develop realistic work plans in cooperation and collaboration with the
project staff and partners,
Support IIM and EIC to coordinate cross-learning between different field
locations in EYW project and ensure that project teams are working to
institutionalize harmonized best practice and produce documentation of
evidence
Organising and/or implementing activities to promote learning among
partner organizations including promotion of learning events and sharing
information and resources from external sources
Ensure EYW project partner’s work plans and budgets will be implemented
based on agreed project planning and meet the quality required by the
project
Provide strategic advice for improving program performance and impacts and
influencing other key stakeholders, using data and feedback from the
field;
Contribute to Oxfam’s national, regional and global work influencing the
private sector to be more gender sensitive and youth inclusive
Together with all project team ensure the achievement of agreed outcomes
and targets through close and detail monitoring to the progress and
quality of the project, identifying problems, opportunities and
exceptions, and will think of solutions

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Degree in a relevant field required
Demonstrate 3 years experience in designing and implementing monitoring,
evaluation and learning frameworks and systems
Proven knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
(MEAL) principles and practice
Proven people management skills, with experience in managing
multi-disciplinary teams, supporting and coaching individuals
Proven analytical, strategic planning, project design, project cycle and
financial management skills
Well knowledge and passion on youth and village community as
Demonstrated understand of gender perspective and experience with gender,
sexual and reproductive health issues campaign
Well understanding on climate change adaptation and mitigation in
agriculture and coastal areas.
Excellent research, writing and analytical skills with results-oriented
approach;
Experience with financial management and administration
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, meet deadlines,
and hold self and others to account
Willingness to travel regularly within the country and globally
Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both verbal and written; an
understanding and fluency in local language would be an advantage.
Proven Experience of working with partners and establishing partnerships
with national/local actors including private sector and financial
institutions.
Able to work with minimum supervision and provide solutions to problems as
they arise.
Computer literacy particularly MS Office and e-mail usage
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims including women’s rights and gender
equalityble in demanding situations.
Good communication skills - verbal and written – English and Indonesian.
Good knowledge or experience in managing sub grants, donor rules &
regulation

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, kindly send your
complete application to jakarta@oxfam.org.uk and mention the code of the
position title (MEL Officer) on the subject of the email.

The closing date: December 25th, 2017
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage women and people with disability to apply

promotes equality and diversity

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