Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead

Oxfam is a global aid and development organisation that mobilises the power of people against poverty working through staff and local partner organisations across the Pacific to combat gender, economic and climate injustice, including in situations of crisis.

Oxfam in the Pacific works to support the following countries in the region: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and the Polynesia/Micronesia country cluster comprising of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Niue, Kiribati, Palau, Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).

Oxfam in the Pacific is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced individual for the role of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead. Reporting to the Director Programs, Impact & Partnerships the position will be responsible for developing, implementing, socialising and coordinating the systems and processes to gather and synthesize regional level evidence on the impact of programs implemented and supported by Oxfam in the Pacific (OiP).

The position also holds responsibility for the MEAL and Program Quality (PQ) community of practice (COP) comprised of MEAL/PQ staff supporting OiP’s programs across our offices in the Pacific, focused on strengthening organisational capabilities. 

Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Establish, implement and socialise a learning and impact framework to monitor progress against the OiP regional strategy
• Lead the establishment and implementation of an organisational MEAL system to aggregate program level achievement across thematic pillars into an OiP regional impact story
• Lead on coordination and prioritisation of MEAL/PQ tasks in accordance with strategic priorities and operational requirements
• Engage in cross-functional working groups to develop and establish systems that improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of OiP’s work across the region
• Engage in the implementation and impact assessment of the Oxfam in the Pacific Regional Strategy, ensuring strong links between Programming and MEAL processes
• Serve as part of the Senior Leadership Team as a functional lead
• Project manage through oversight of budgets and resources and deliverables implementation of MEAL/PQ projects
• Work with partners to support common approaches to MEAL and contribute to collective evidence generation and dissemination

Qualifications and Experience

The suitable candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree in Development, Social Science, Public Administration, Economics, or another relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of MEAL frameworks and impact assessments of development and/or humanitarian programs, preferably in the Pacific
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to provide strategic analysis of complex information
• Experience in developing learning agendas for integrated programs in development, humanitarian or advocacy work
• Experience producing reports and publications for a range of multi-sectoral and multi-cultural audiences
• Experience supporting the capacity building of staff networks, including delivering
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategy
• Experience developing and implementing organisational knowledge management systems and processes
• Fluency in English
• Awareness of international NGO processes and systems.
• Be willing to travel internationally up to 12 weeks per year.

Desirable

• Advanced Degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant work experience in Pacific context
• Fluency in a language relevant to Oxfam in the Pacific’s programs

Location                           
Flexible – can be based at any Oxfam in the Pacific office within the region (Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands, or Vanuatu)

A copy of the full Job Description may be accessed here:
https://www.pacificpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JD-MEAL-Lead_PCL_CLEAN.pdf 

Remuneration  
An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online through Pacific People.

Applications must include a cover letter and current curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details of two referees. For further clarification, please contact Hannah Hicks-Maravuakula on 3313229/777100 or email info@pacificpeople.com Applications close on Friday 13 September 2024.

Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.