MEAL OFFICER

TEAM PURPOSE:
The MEAL team works towards ensuring that quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning is implemented in programmes and projects in Syria, in line with relevant Oxfam standards and global best practice. The team ensures that MEAL findings inform and contribute to the continuous improvement of Oxfam’s interventions.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is a position within the MEAL unit under the supervision of the MEAL Manager. MEAL Officer will support in monitoring and evaluation of Oxfam Syria Country Strategy 2026-31 by leading the projects data-informed strategic planning and decision-making. He/she will work independently and as a member of a team to plan and execute research and evaluation of projects, including collecting, compiling, validating, and analysing data; and designing and producing charts, graphs, briefs, presentations, and reports that describe and interpret findings for project/program progress and outcome and impact monitoring. He/she will be committed to delivering high-impact and actionable learnings and evaluation that informs, guides, and influences practice and policy with innovation, enthusiasm, flexibility, thoughtfulness that contribute to document lessons learned as the projects/programs evolve. He/she will support in designing a MEAL system, conduction evaluations and assessments, work planning, tracking progress of objectives, development of data collection instruments and sampling strategies, onsite research and data collection, documenting best practices, writing/reviewing required reports and liaising with stakeholders on technical matters related to learning and future programming. He/she will be responsible to oversee the community feedback and response mechanism.
• Work closely with the programme (includes Thematic team Leads), the Area Managers and MEAL team
in Hub offices.
• Work closely with Oxfam partners.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies including demonstrable commitment to gender
equality and equal opportunities in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Problems vary and include a combination of routine and complex.
• Work pattern is a mixture of reactive and project work and strategic planning.
• Required to make sound judgements regularly within agreed processes using a good understanding
of the team and the facilities of the team
• To coordinate with and be the point of contact for teams indicated as being in your remit, in relation
to data protection and privacy.
• 50% of time in hub offices providing support to MEAL Officers at hub level and Partners for
improvement of learning and future programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Responsibility # 1: Designing and management of impact measurement system # Time 20%.
• Support in designing and management of impact measurement system which enhance learning and
quality programming with respect to OCS 2021-24 including working to build synergies and aligned
MEAL processes across all Hub Offices & Country Program.
• Support in setting up Impacts measurement System incorporating MEAL standards and guidelines
including Oxfam Program Quality Standards.
• Support in identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned
• Support partners in designing of monitoring systems, and that data collection and analysis from field
visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into to programme performance
monitoring, with special attention to humanitarian response.
• Design and manage the databases with Information Management Officer to ensures the availability of
all required information based on OCS performance indicators.
• Manage the online databases at CO that ensures the availability of all required information based on
program/project performance indicators; web-based monitoring will prefer if possible.
• Provide support to the MEAL Manager and programme teams in project/programme design and
proposal development, in line with Oxfam’s programme quality standards – particularly on results
frameworks and indicators.
• Work with the programme teams in implementing Learnings into the future programming by ensuring
quality and consistency with Oxfam standards.

Job Responsibility # 2: Measuring and reporting the success of Oxfam interventions through reviews,
evaluations, and learnings . # Time 30%
• Contribute the periodic measurement of MEAL Framework of the Oxfam Country Strategy /OCS/.
• Conduct outcome harvesting to identify, describe, verify, and analyse outcomes at all levels through
tracking milestones and evaluating the relationship between the achievements and key program
outcomes.
• Support the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Plans in partnership with program/project
team by regularly tracking progress on all targets and indicators, communicating progress,
promoting learning, and advising corrective measures where necessary.
• Drawing on learnings and analysis of key program performance and management indicators,
provided professional input to management reports, including relevant sections of the annual and
donor’s reports.
• Plan and develop processes for qualitative and quantitative data collection (gender disaggregated),
developing tailored monitoring plan, operating database systems and outcome and impact
measurement.
• Provide M&E summaries to the program implementation teams to facilitate documentation of best
practices and dissemination of lessons learnt, to the key stakeholders and donors.
• Visit field areas to ensure quality and compliance with MEAL system.
• Taking lead in data capture and reporting using monitoring tools to track program indicators as per
the performance framework including timely and accurate publication of program achievements
• Plan and coordinate project reviews (Realtime Reviews, After Action Reviews . . . ) , evaluations to be
conducted internally or externally as required by project M&E plan.
• Conduct quality control tests on all incoming data and supervise data entry and data
cleaning/editing processes.
• Coordinate and share learning related to MEAL practices and general best practices and lessons
learnt across field offices and Partner team and encourage sharing of monitoring results both
between and within sectoral teams.
• Conduct field monitoring and evaluation visit to target project areas to strengthen MEAL process
• Support the MEAL Manager in the design and management of evaluations, including: the coordination
of field-based data collection activities, review of evaluations reports, sharing of evaluation findings
and recommendations with intended audiences.
• Collecting best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes
over the period

Job Responsibility # 3: Management of Community Feedback and Accountability System # Time 30%.
• Support in establishing, operationalisation and strengthening up Community Feedback Mechanism
(CFM) system incorporating MEAL standards and guidelines including CHS principles.
• Setting up and managing community feedback mechanism for the programme, including tracking of
follow-up, ensuring adherence to agreed standards.
• Ensure that accountability indicators and standards are integrated into plans and operations of the
project team.
• Provide support and training for other staff, at all levels of the organization, to improve their
understanding of the concept of accountability, and how to apply it in their day-to-day work.
• Support Area Managers, Sector Leads and Partner team to roll out participatory methods throughout
the project cycle, to ensure that beneficiaries’ participation is meaningful.
• Encourage staff and management to engage in downward accountability, putting the most
vulnerable children and adults in the communities where we work at the centre of what we do.
• Provide technical support for program unit to include an accountability mechanism in every proposal.
• Produce clear and quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning.

Job Responsibility # 4: Support and Capacity Building of Oxfam and partners staff on MEAL mechanism #
Time 20%.
• Promote awareness and understanding of quality standards among program staff (including SPHERE
standards, Core Humanitarian Standards [CHS] and Oxfam PQ Standards).
• Support and train Oxfam & Partner staff on MEAL research methodologies & tools/databases.
• Conduct CHS, CFRM session for Oxfam & partners staff.
• Plan, Support and facilitate learning sessions at field level.
• Provide support and training for Oxfam and Partner staff, at all levels to improve their understanding
of the concept of CHS, MEAL and accountability.
• Provide technical support for program unit to include an accountability mechanism at field level
• Undertake periodic monitoring and technical support visits to partner working areas to assess
progress against agreed MEAL system and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
• Work closely with partner MEAL staff or focal points and provide support as appropriate.
• Provide training to partners on accountability and support them in setting up own mechanisms.
• Any other task (s) assigned by Line manager.

Essential:
•Self-Awareness
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment

In Addition:
• A bachelor’s degree in development studies, social science, or related discipline with 3 years of
relevant experience as monitoring, evaluation, and learning /MEAL/ Officer or Coordinator within
the development in humanitarian sector i.e. WASH, FES, Gender and protection.
• Or Diploma degree in one of the development studies, social science, or related discipline,
combined with substantial relevant experience of 5 years in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
within the development in humanitarian sector i.e. WASH, FES, Protection and Gender, may be
accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, tools, and
methodologies.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills, including proficiency in quantitative and
qualitative methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software, including ability to write complex
syntax, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Survey CTO is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate meaningful
reports and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and
tools.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic both verbal and written.

Desirable
• Strong technical competence in research and monitoring and evaluation methods
• Previous experience of working on programmes such as WASH, livelihood, and gender is
preferable.
• Familiarity with the Core Humanitarian Standard is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet
deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in challenging and dynamic environments
• Experience working with local partners.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

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