LOCATION: Flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has a presence and can establish an employment contract. Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, or Indonesia preferred.
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term 1 year contract with possibility extension (subject to performance & funding approval by donor)
INTERNAL JOB GRADE: C2 National
DEPARTMENT and TEAM: Asia Regional Platform, Regional Programs Team
HOURS (FTE) 37.5 hours/week
FLEXIBLE WORKING: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam 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 and gender equality within our organization.
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The Oxfam in Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localisation of humanitarian leadership, long term development programming and influencing work. Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and effective management of the programming in Asia, effective management of financial and human resources in line with Oxfam policy and provide high-level support and representation for advocacy, fundraising and any other representational purposes in support Oxfam’s work and interest while ensuring gender justice and feminist principles are adopted.
TEAM PURPOSE: Oxfam has been implementing the Influencing Just Energy Transition Program in Asia since 2022. Asia’s progress in renewable energy transition is considered key to determine global outcomes in the abatement of climate change. Renewable energy development is expected to rapidly upscale in coming years, with green investors demonstrating strong interest in Asia and ASEAN member states.
A just transition to clean energy has the potential to address both the climate crisis and energy poverty and inequality. However, this can only be achieved with a focus on justice. Without such a focus, the transition may worsen existing injustices and inequalities, leading to public resistance and delays in the transition, particularly in low-income countries and communities.
The Influencing Just Energy Transition (I-JET) in ASEAN project is a 5 year project (July 2022-June 2027) which was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australia NGO Corporation Program of the Australia Government (ANCP). The project logic encompasses the components of the three tenets of a Justice Energy Framework:
Distributional justice: geography of who does not have access to reliable/affordable/sustainable energy – primarily off-grid communities in remote areas and are least likely to be prioritised in energy policy;
Procedural justice: who is not included in decision making on energy – this includes community users (as opposed to industry users), and in particular representatives of remote off-grid communities; and
Recognitional: social groups most impacted – including women, people living with disability, ethnic minorities and other energy-marginalised social groups.
The overall aim is to contribute to target national governments within ASEAN, meeting emission targets in line with the Paris Agreement by phasing out fossil fuels in favour of scaling-up sustainable RE thereby ensuring access to sustainable energy for all.
JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will ensure MEAL is compliant with the Oxfam’s Common Approach to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Social Accountability (CAMSA) and donor (DFAT) performance standards.
The MEAL Coordinator will work to establish and advise on processes to collect and analyse project and program data; to monitor and record activities and evidence of outcomes. Based on this monitoring, the MEAL coordinator will propose, coordinate, and write relevant case studies and analyse reports to document project outcomes.
S/he will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure quality reporting. The position will work closely with other team members of I-JET including the Policy Coordinator and other project staff to ensure that clear messaging and evidence of project results are demonstrated in a range of communication outputs consistent with the Communications Strategy and MEAL and partnership framework.
ROLE REPORTS TO: Extractive Industries and Energy Justice Program Manager
ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST: None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership Related to MEAL:
- Provide leadership within the I-JET project to ensure program quality, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning in program implementation.
- Ensure the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework builds upon the project framework and adheres to Oxfam’s CAMSA standards
- Coordinate the operationalization and implementation of MEAL framework; and I-JET MEAL implementation plan
- Conduct periodic revision of the MEAL framework, and ensure the framework is effective and relevant to context at each level (national and regional) and compliant with DFAT and Oxfam standards and guidelines.
- Develop a datasheet to track and report outputs of the I-JET project to donors and Oxfam International (OI) Output Reporting requirements.
- Undertake and provide MEAL capacity building, technical support and training to the program team at regional and country level, as program partners.
- Lead the design and implementation of a baseline survey in consultation with Oxfam in countries, regional partners and country partners and targeted beneficiaries.
- Coordinate between regional and country level MEAL frameworks to ensure coherence.
- Be the responsible person to ensure that I-JET project outputs and results are reported into OI output reporting and other reporting mechanisms.
Technical Leadership Related to Partnership Coordination Function:
- Work with partners to update Oxfam partnership principles.
- Support efforts to strengthen networks and alliances of NGOs partners in defining and implementing JET MEAL implementation plan.
- Undertake partnership capacity assessment, identify risks and risks and define measures to mitigate risks related to I-JET MEAL implementation plan.
- Compile collate and update partner profiles and financial information for Oxfam and donor reports
- Coordinate with other team members to ensure partners understand and integrate Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into MEAL framework at I-JET regional project level and I-JET country project level. Ensure liaison with other affiliates at country and regional level to ensure consistent approaches and pilot rationalized reporting requirements wherever feasible.
- Strengthen linkages and relationships between (regional) partners
Program Quality
- Work closely with the project team and partners to ensure that all MEAL and partnership activities adopt a capacity strengthening approach that balances capacity development for partners and staff and delivery of project outputs, outcomes and impact.
- Ensure scientific and statistically valid use of a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and methodologies to measure the project and program outputs, outcomes and impact and provide leadership in managing all aspects of the project information management for accurate and accessible filing and record-keeping of all data collected in the project.
- Provide advice to project management staff on the analysis of data and effective integration of monitoring activities into project activity plans and field management work ensuring that all project staff contribute to and assist in implementing the MEAL and partnership activities.
- Make monitoring and support visits to the project sites and work with the project team to analyze the project progress against the milestones and provide support to the project teams, partners and stakeholders in effectively meeting the requirements of the MEAL and Partnership framework.
- Ensure that project MEAL and Partnership activities links to and informs communications in the project; and, where possible, produce case studies and blogs for the program communications based on field visits and contributing to the I-JET project Communications Strategy.
- Ensure that program and project MEAL and partnership data, indicators incorporate gender equality, social and disability inclusion during the development, implementation, assessment and evaluation of the project.
- Coordinate the learning activities and processes within the program; supporting national events and coordinating regional and project wide events.
- Identify, plan and implement learning and review events for other program functions (training, policy dialogues) as part of the MEAL and partnership frameworks.
- Support and identify communication strategies to disseminate program learning to staff, partners and other stakeholders.
Representation and Relationships
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders, with particular attention to supporting the Program team to realize their objectives.
- Develop and foster good working relationships with all key external stakeholders.
- Represent Oxfam at relevant workshops and events.
- Attend relevant Oxfam and external meetings and provide backstop support to the Project Manager on need-basis.
- Support efforts of I-JET project to build networks and collaborate with local and international organizations and other stakeholders working in the region.
Business Services
- Advise on project budget development to ensure adequate resourcing for MEAL activities.
- Identify and manage the procurement of consultancies for baselines, training, research and evaluations
- Manage and ensure the integration and compliance of Oxfam’s policies and relevant sector codes of good practice.
- Provide and collate all necessary information for auditing, monitoring & reporting and contribute to risk assessment and register.
- Monitor and liaise with PMU to ensure all partners receive safeguarding and inclusion training and receive regular updated training and support for any specific requirements.
- Maintain oversight of grant disbursements and other contractual aspects of the Program, and ensure narrative and financial reports meet Oxfam and donor requirements.
- Monitor the Oxfam Partner Agreement and recommend amendments to ensure its effectiveness.
Professional Attributes
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and set own work-plan, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
- Ability to balance capacity strengthening and delivery, to coach and mentor staff.
- Ability to communicate project learning and evidence base to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to translate complex issues into simple messages able to be understood by a range of individuals.
- Ability to work to deadlines with colleagues and manage both upward and downward accountability.
- Ability to network and represent Oxfam and the project team to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to achieve results by working alongside the team and inspiring them to deliver a high-quality program standard
- Capacity to work under pressure, recognize and manage personal stress
- An understanding of and commitment to Oxfam’s values and to promoting gender equality, social and disability inclusion in programming
- Ability to spend significant periods of time in the field.
- Ability to balance organizational and program needs and priorities.
All staff attributes
- Problem Solving: Uses clear and innovative thinking to solve problems and ensures supervisors are made aware of any risks.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development by actively participating in continuous learning.
- Self-Awareness: Is aware of own strengths and development needs and seeks to improve style, skills and performance including cultural and gender sensitivities.
- Adaptability: Adjusts approach and thinking to work effectively in a variety of situations and with different people.
Organizational Values and Organizational culture
- Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
- Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
- Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
ESSENTIAL
- Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Environment or relevant disciplines
- At least 5 years relevant experience working in a regional program, or within INGOs on technical MEAL and or partnership positions, preferably in comparable organisation and program contexts.
- Experience in developing and operationalize the MEAL Framework for regional programs on Energy or Climate or related sectors.
- Experience in promoting gender equality, social inclusion in the development and implementation of project MEAL.
- Demonstrated knowledge on baseline, review, evaluation and impact assessment methodologies and how to translate these into practical tools and processes.
- Research skills required in data collection and analysis, learning through a variety of channels for specific topics; an understanding of qualitative and quantitative data gathering methodologies; and development and maintaining databases
- Strong influencing, negotiating and networking skills, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in promoting evidence-based programming.
- Team player but able to work independently and with self-motivation
- Proven analytical and decision-making skills in a challenging context.
- Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal with strong proven skills in English language.
- Experience working in environments with political sensitivities.
- Relevant computer skills, which include experience in using project management software tools, PowerPoint, Word and Excel and other quantitative and qualitative data analysis software
DESIRABLE
- Enjoys working in highly multicultural environments and demonstrate flexibility and appreciation for diversity.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in team and closed network settings.
- Fast and eager learner, willing to expand her/his learning on relevant areas, and demonstrates openness to new processes and opportunities for co-creation.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
- Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
SAFER RECRUITMENT: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and 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. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
How to apply
This post is open for all applicants and women are encouraged to apply for this post. For those who are interested, please submit your motivation letter and CV to the following link
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