Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist (Oxfam)__Deadline:08Aug

for Fair Finance Asia (FFA)

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Oxfam in Cambodia or any other Asian country where Oxfam has an office, and where the applicant has the legal capacity to work full time employment. Remote work is negotiable.	CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term contract – 1 year with possible extension
INTERNAL JOB GRADE: C2 National (Cambodia)	DEPARTMENT and TEAM: Fair Finance Asia Program
SALARY: In line with Oxfam values and according to location	HOURS: (FTE)
FLEXIBLE WORKING We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.
The Organization Oxfam is an international confederation of 19 organizations networked together in 97 countries. As part of a global movement for change, we are working together to end world poverty and injustice. We work with thousands of partners in countries around the world, and employ staff in a wide variety of posts. We work directly with communities and we work with the powerful to enable the most marginalized to improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in every decisions that affect them.   The Programme Fair Finance Asia (FFA) is a five-year program funded by the Swedish Government through the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a network of civil society organizations in Asia working to ensure that financial institutions operating in Asia are transparent and accountable to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in their business activities and investment decisions. FFA aspires to reduce inequality in Asia by creating an enabling policy environment for integration of social and environmental considerations among financial institutions (FIs) and regulators in the region, and ensuring that FIs advance the interests and needs of local communities towards their well-being. Currently, FFA is operational at the regional level and in 8 countries across Asia, namely - Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. FFA’s regional Executive Team is stationed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. FFA is part of the Fair Finance International (FFI) network which operates in 7 other countries globally, apart from the eight FFA countries Job Purpose To lead the implementation of FFA’s MEAL and Social Accountability objectives. The post holder will also support and contribute to the success of the FFA Executive Team in effectively and efficiently implementing the FFA program, ensuring high quality and impactful deliverables. Moreover, the post holder is expected to advise and guide program partners on program quality approaches and strategies and impactful deliverables. The post holder will lead on the implementation of a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for the FFA Programme, in line with the requirements of Oxfam International’s Common Approach to MEAL and Social Accountability (CAMSA) framework and Sida’s donor performance standards. A key part of the role will be capacity building and regular coordination with, and support to the Executive Team based in Phnom Penh, country coalition staff across Asia, program partners and service providers at all levels, as and when required.
ROLE REPORTS TO	FFA Program Administrator
ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST	No
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY	N/A
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that the FFA MEAL framework is implemented in alignment with the approved proposal, operational design/plan and application of the programme’s MEAL framework and tools; Drawing and adding to links between country level frameworks, including supporting communication between countries on specific ideas and technical components related to MEAL; Ensure that both the overall FFA framework and individual country programme framework that sit under the FFA are cohesive, complementary, and there are clear opportunities for learning, sharing and collaboration across countries; Provide tools, systems and trainings to ensure that the MEAL methodologies, including Outcome Harvesting and Process Tracing, are implemented in line with existing Oxfam practices; Provide training and coaching in the application and the use of MEAL instruments and procedures; Provide in‐country framework and technical support to countries that request it; Ensure that systems for collecting evidence on outcome and impact level are available and operationalised (both quantitative and qualitative); Identify learning and knowledge needs of key stakeholders for the strategic planning, effective management and ultimately impact of the programme; Ensure compliance with Oxfam’s management information systems; monitoring and learning practices at all levels; and evaluation and baseline policy; Knowledge management; development of mechanisms through which information collected is disseminated as knowledge; Maintain and strengthen space where program staff, partners and networks can develop, deepen and share knowledge with regard to communication on the Financial Sector; Promote knowledge generation and sharing among stakeholders as well as across Oxfam programs, including with partners; Provide support to country focal points and regional partners in joint learning and exchanges; Coordinate and ensure effective external evaluations of the program, such as Midterm and Endline Evaluations, and other relevant exercises such as program baseline development.  Lead the coordination and development of donor reports and annual operational planning in close collaboration with the FFA ET.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam International Secretariat needs to be able to: Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here) Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):
1. Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity."	2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Education University degree in International Development, Monitoring and Evaluation or other related fields. Essential At least 3 years relevant experience working with INGOs/NGOs on MEAL issues in comparable organizations and program contexts. Ability to lead the continuous improvement of databases for programme learning. Prior experience with complex MEAL systems for multi‐country or regional projects. Demonstrated experience in distance management a plus. Strong knowledge of and demonstrated practical experience in MEAL methodologies (particularly appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods), data analysis and report writing. Demonstrated knowledge of (or interest in) innovative evaluation and impact assessment methodologies (e.g. Outcome Harvesting, Contribution Analysis, Process Tracing). Experience in applying MEAL concepts in a wide range of thematic areas including financial inclusion, gender, capacity strengthening, influencing. Self‐motivated team player that is able to work remotely and independently, with confidence and delivering high‐quality work; diplomatic skills with experience operating in contexts with cultural and political sensitivities. Experience in promoting evidence‐informed learning and programming. Proven analytical and decision‐making skills in a challenging and complex context. Excellent written (including report writing) and oral communication skills in English. An ability to undertake travel to support the ET in Cambodia and partners in multiple Asian countries, and to join field‐based work. Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro‐active and timely manner Experience in coordinating evaluation processes such as Baseline, Midterm, and Endline Evaluations.
Desirable Knowledge and experience in sustainable finance Prior experience in monitoring and evaluating influencing programs/softwares Prior experience conducting Outcomes Harvesting and related qualitative methodologies
SAFER RECRUITMENT
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HOW TO APPLY

by August 08, 2022 at 23:59 hours GMT+7.

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