Program Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Internal/External Posting Notice

Title:                                          Program Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Department:                             International Programs

Status:                                      Full-time, term, unionized

Location:                                  Ottawa, ON Canada

Immediate Supervisor:           Manager, International Programs

Salary:                                      $67,966 - $89,439

Level:                                        Band 2

Application Deadline:             March 21, 2025

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 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, 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 (MEL) support in the delivery of Oxfam Canada’s women’s rights programs.

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 programs and improve program quality, effectively track performance against targets, and generate learning on women’s rights-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 with a select set of program countries.

Successful completion of this mandate will require the PO, MEL to negotiate and maintain effective working relations with a range of stakeholders, including staff in country offices, Head Office colleagues in the International Program Department, 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 further development of 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 and case studies / stories;
• Provide monitoring and evaluation technical assistance to the Oxfam team in 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 MEAL 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 KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & 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 for 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;
• 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;
• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct;
• Ability to travel within Canada and internationally is required.

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
• Second language skills relevant to organizational needs (specific language skills may be deemed a required qualification dependent on project requirements)

In addition to competitive pay, Oxfam Canada Offers:

• 35-hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.

• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on FTE equivalence, plus paid office closure from December 27 to 31.

• Extensive health, dental and wellness coverage for staff and their 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 **

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply!

As an organization and as individuals, we stand against all systems of oppression, violence, and hate. We stand for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large, guided by our Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Principles (ARAO), our Feminist Principles, and our six core values: Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage_._ Our Strategic Framework 2021-2025 has a commitment to grow as a feminist, diverse and inclusive organization. To that end, we have created an Anti-Racism, JEDI and Decolonization Strategy 2023-2025 with a vision to become a more just, inclusive and equitable organization, unbound by the oppressive systems of racism, white supremacy, patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.

We prioritize creating a compassionate, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. We are especially eager to hear from women and gender non-conforming individuals, Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, immigrants to Canada, and others from underrepresented groups.

If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at CAN-FA-Accommodation@oxfam.ca  or (613) 237-5236. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your needs. Oxfam Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.

Important Note: Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct, satisfactory references, and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada, we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.

For additional career opportunities, visit oxfam.ca/employment-opportunities. Please note that we do not 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.

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