OXFAM IN THE PACIFIC
Location:
Flexible (From anywhere in the Pacific with Oxfam presence)
Due Date:
25-03-2022
Type:
Start date until 30 June 2023
Organisation Description:
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won't stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Our work is guided by Oxfam's global values and by Pacific values and culture including: openness, flexibility, respect, equity, justice, solidarity, collaboration, sharing and humility. We also value local ownership and leadership of change processes.
Oxfam is a world-wide aid and development organisation that mobilises the power of people against poverty working through staff and local partner organisations across the Pacific to combat gender, economic and climate injustice, including in situations of crisis. Oxfam in the Pacific works to support the following countries in the region: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji and the Polynesia/Micronesia country cluster comprising of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Niue, Kiribati, Palau, Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) (Micronesia). Country teams operate with a mix of direct implementation and via partners, the goal being to increase strategic partnerships where appropriate.
Job Desctiption:
Program Specialty
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:
• Lead on the End of project evaluation in consultation with the relevant regional and
country staff.
• Lead or coordinate recruitment and management of relevant consultants hired to
deliver on the knowledge and learning component of the project.
• Develop a Learning Strategy and Action Plan for Project to inform Climate Justice
work in the Pacific and beyond
• Review the PACCCIL Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL) framework
in line with the PACCCIL Mid-Term Review, Partnership Review, Baseline and GESI Analysis, Project
Design Document and other research that exist internally and externally.
• Provide support to the Project Implementation Team (PIT) in developing the
periodical progress report to multiple project stakeholders including the project governance team
and donors based on analysed research and MEL information.
• Conduct and facilitate training and orientation of the relevant country and regional
staff on the project MEAL system including training on information collection methods and
techniques.
• Conduct training of CSO partners in MEAL system as required.
• Work with relevant communications specialists or consultants to package knowledge
products for use by the program staff and other project stakeholders.
Knowledge Management:
• Lead the generation, management and packaging and re-packaging of knowledge and
learning for use to influence climate action policy and the good practice of collaboration,
inclusion and influencing
• Manage a knowledge management system for the project and ensure the system remains
fit-for-purpose by:
• Monitoring the quality of routine data collection, analysis and reporting in
easy-to- understand template and formats for multiple stakeholders.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to systems users as required
• Making recommendations for systems adjustment as required
• Coordinating the dissemination of research and key findings in collaboration with
the PIT members at the country and regional level in a way that it promotes organizational wide
learning and beyond.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Be accountable to the project structure including the Project Implementation and
Governance teams for effective implementation of the MEL and research activities.
• Coordinate with the implementation team to ensure the project meets the required
Oxfam, donor and PA standards and compliance.
• Ensure standards regarding accountability (particularly to those we seek to help)
are clearly articulated to teams and they are supported to address these standards
• Manage internal and external review and evaluation activities and coordinate and
provide quality assurance of baseline and end-line data collection and analysis
• Contribute to the design, implementation and use of research work as part of program
development or impact assessment
• Work collaboratively with key team members to ensure cohesion and consistency of
approach and that the regional program can contribute to and benefit from organizational learning.
• Work collaboratively with OiP Evidence and Lead and other PQ MEAL staff to
facilitate
smooth sharing and learning across Oxfam's Pacific country offices and programs.
• Other duties as required
Business Services
• Support MEAL and program quality requirements within Oxfam especially under the
Partnership Evidence Learning and Innovations Hub.
• Undertake all job responsibilities in a manner consistent with all Oxfam HR policies
and procedures including Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational health and Safety
guidelines.
Management
• There are no staff reporting to this role
• Participate in Oxfam performance management framework and activities
• Contribute to the implementation and compliance of health, safety and security
policies and frameworks; Ensure the security and safety of self, others, and Oxfam property
• Mitigate risk and report incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure safeguarding code of conduct and compliance mechanisms i.e., PACCCIL
Safeguarding Risk Assessment Matrix, Safeguarding Implementation Plan, Disability Inclusion Action
Plan are in place for the project and its staff and is monitored on a 6 monthly basis.
Representation and Relationships
• Engages with all staff and partners around Program Quality
• Reports to the Team Leader
• Represents Oxfam to funded and non-funded partner organizations and stakeholders
• Assists in the seeking out of opportunities for publication of program-based case
studies, reports and impact findings.
.Travel
Some routine international/regional travel (up to 4 weeks per year) may be a requirement of the
position. From time to time this role may be deployable which could mean travel and duty elsewhere
in the region for an extended period of time to work on emergency response issues. It is a
condition of employment that staff abide by all security and safety protocols, policies and
procedures. You will need to abide by the current covid-19 travel requirements of the organisation
should you need to travel.
Safeguarding and Conduct:
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, and adults. 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.
Oxfam in the Pacific takes its duty of care to children seriously and recognises that it must meet
community expectations and the trust placed in its personnel to maintain the highest standards of
conduct. The successful candidate will be required to sign and comply with Oxfam's Child
Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and Social Media User Policy, as well as donor Code of
Conduct. In addition, it is a condition of employment that staff abide by all agency security and
safety protocols, policies and procedures, and the Oxfam International Security Protocol.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage diversity in the workplace. Applications from
qualified Pacific Islander candidates are particularly welcome.
Other
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. Applications from
qualified Pacific Islander candidates are particularly welcome.
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Selection Criteria:
Professional Attributes:
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
• Experience in the development and implementation of programme quality, monitoring,
evaluation and learning frameworks and impact assessments
• Experience and understanding of a range of approaches to program planning, design,
appraisal, monitoring and evaluation in long term development, humanitarian or advocacy
work and of developing integrated programs
• Experience producing reports and publications for a range of different audiences
• Experience supporting the capacity building of staff networks, including delivering
appropriate outcome-focused training programs
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategy
• Experience developing and implementing organisational knowledge management systems
and processes
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrable high level representational, liaison and networking attributes
• Strong research and analytical skills
• High level facilitation, training and knowledge sharing skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Good understanding of and commitment to, gender equity (particularly around poor
women's rights)
Desirable:
• Awareness of international NGO processes and systems
• Relevant program management experience in a developing country (desirable)
• Fluency in English (and a language relevant to the programme context – (desirable)
• Formal qualification in monitoring and evaluation, social science or development (or
equivalent experience)
• Experience of working in the field of program quality in the development sector in the
Pacific.
• Good knowledge and track record of engaging in programme evaluation processes using
social media
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
Salary:
D1 Level - Oxfam In the Pacific Salary Scale
How to Apply
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Via website
Contact Person:
Divono Vakatale
Contact Phone:
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https://oxfampacific.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=155
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