Program Officer, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning

Internal/External Posting Notice

Title:                                             Program Officer, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning

Department:                                International Programs

Status:                                         Full**-time,** indeterminate**,** unionized

Location:                                     Remote in Canada with occasional travel

Immediate Supervisor:              Manager, International Programs

Salary:                                         $62,814.53 - $82,659.63

Level:                                           Band 2

Deadline to apply:                      December 01, 2022

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 90 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.

Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, including robust health, dental and wellness benefits, flexible workplace, 4 weeks’ vacation, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Courage – we want you on our team!

S****COPE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager, International Programs, the Program Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PO, MEL) provides Canada–based monitoring, evaluation and learning support in the delivery of one or more of Oxfam Canada’s  GAC-funded projects.

This position will play a key role in the development and application of a MEL system that enables Oxfam Canada to assess the impact of one or more GAC funded projects and improve program quality, effectively track performance against targets, and generate learning on gender justice related programming.  The PO, MEL will also engage with a range of external stakeholders to advance promising practices and disseminate learning, as well as supporting program management processes as needed.

Successful completion of this mandate will require the PO, MEL to negotiate and maintain effective working relations with a range of stakeholders, including staff of Oxfam Country Offices, colleagues in the International Program Department of Oxfam Canada, as well as program partners and allies, and donors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:** (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

1. Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

• lead the development and updates to the project(s) performance measurement framework (PMF);
• develop monitoring tools and methods to support effective application of the PMF;
• coordinate the timely collection and analysis of quality monitoring information;
• contribute to the production of a variety of monitoring and other reports for a range of stakeholders;
• support other program management and compliance processes as needed, this could include reporting, tracking of budgets, assessing performance targets and program information management.

2. Program Learning and MEL Advisory Support

• support, and in some cases lead, program improvement and learning processes, including by identifying, documenting and sharing promising practice, lessons learned and case studies / stories;
• provide monitoring and evaluation technical assistance to the Oxfam team in the various countries related to these project(s), including designing and delivering results-based management, and monitoring and evaluation training;
• provide MEL advisory support to the Oxfam team in the various countries related to these project(s) on a range of program-related issues;

3. Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Strengthening

• provide MEL advice and support to other Oxfam Canada projects and programs, including by supporting the development of monitoring tools and methods, and by reviewing reports; and,
• contribute to new project proposals.

4. Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES**:**

• University degree in international development, women’s studies or other relevant field;
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in monitoring and evaluation in the international development sector;
• Demonstrated experience with a wide range of monitoring and evaluation methods, including gender-sensitive and feminist methods, and familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, gender equality and women’s rights programming
• In-depth understanding of results-based management
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of performance measurement frameworks, particularly for women’s rights programs
• Knowledge and experience of donor reporting
• Experience supporting complex and large-scale multi-country, multi-stakeholder programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Commitment to gender equality and women’s rights
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and data base systems, use of social networking
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a wide range of cultural and political settings
• Ability to travel within Canada and internationally is required
• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct and related policies.

Asset Qualifications

• University-level academic or professional training in program monitoring and evaluation
• Experience as MEL lead or MEL support for GAC-funded projects
• Work experience in East/Southern Africa, Asia or Central America/Caribbean
• Experience with statistical analysis, online survey or other MEL related software
• Experience in MEL of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Ending Gender Based Violence, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Women’s Transformative Leadership, Unpaid Care work or Climate Justice programming
• Fluency in a second language (particularly Spanish or Portuguese)

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• 35-hour workweek and the ability to work flexible hours
• A hybrid workplace where staff can work from home and the Ottawa office
• 4 weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Extensive health, dental and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities
• Pension plan contributions
• Caring, compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives
• Regular opportunities for all staff across Canada to meet – in person and virtually – to learn, connect and grow as a team!

** MUST be eligible to work in Canada **

If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply.

Oxfam Canada is committed to diversity and equity around the globe and in our workplace. All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us as soon as possible of any particular adaptive measures you might require. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Important Note: All offers of employment are conditional upon signing our strict code of conduct, subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for Oxfam Canada.

For additional career opportunities within Oxfam Canada, please visit oxfam.ca/employment-oppportunities. Please note that we are not able to offer internships or overseas volunteer placements.

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We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.