MEAL Officer

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

Do you have demonstrated ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data, interpret findings, discern implications, draw conclusions, and make recommendations?

Do you have demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software, including ability to write complex syntax, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Survey CTO is required?

Do you have ability to translate technical data into messages and graphic representations meaningful to a broad audience.?

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

The Role

We are looking for MEAL Officer who will support in monitoring and evaluation of Oxfam Syria Country Strategy 2021-24 by leading the projects data-informed strategic planning and decision-making. He/she will independently and as a member of a team to plan and execute research and evaluation of projects, including collecting, compiling, validating, and analysing data; and designing and producing charts, graphs, briefs, presentations, and reports that describe and interpret findings for project/program progress and outcome and impact monitoring. He/she will be committed to delivering high-impact and actionable learnings and evaluation that informs, guides, and influences practice and policy with innovation, enthusiasm, flexibility, thoughtfulness that contribute to document lessons learned as the projects/programs evolve. He/she will support in designing a MEAL system, conduction evaluations and assessments, work planning, tracking progress of objectives, development of data collection instruments and sampling strategies, onsite research and data collection, documenting best practices, writing/reviewing required reports and liaising with stakeholders on technical matters related to learning and future programming.

What we are looking for

Our next MEAL Officer will require you to work closely with the programme (includes Thematic team Leads), the Area Managers and MEAL team in Hub offices. To coordinate with and be the point of contact for teams indicated as being in your remit, in relation to data protection and privacy

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in MEAL, to act as key contributor, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their work fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

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.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience in xxx. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

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.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.