OXFAM,MEAL Officer 1 Jobs in Rwanda.

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9.10.2015
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the electoral violence in Burundi, a large number of refugees
have crossed into Rwanda and are settled/living in various sites, the majority
of them living in Mahama Camp while others are living in Kigali, Bugesera,
Nyagatare, Nyanza and Huye.
Mahama Camp, where Oxfam is ope

rational hosts up to 43,000+ Burundi
refugees who have been registered and are now settled there where they share
their available resources/facilities. Oxfam has signed a partnership agreement
to work in Mahama and through the existing sector coordination; Oxfam will
deliver a WASH programme which is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities and
suffering of the Burundi refugees in Mahama Camp  through the provision of
basic WASH needs and other essential services.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rwandans national for the
following position:
MEAL  Officer 1
Location: Mahama Camp, Kirehe District, Rwanda
Salary:  Competitive
Duration: 3 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
Level: National D1
Oxfam purpose: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Job purpose: To ensure the implementation of a complete and coordinated MEAL of the
Oxfam response programme. The MEAL officer will support the program teams and
partners (if any) working on the Humanitarian Programme in Rwanda to define and
implement a coordinated mechanism, based on the proposed Minimum MEAL
standards, in an efficient manner.
Reporting lines:
Post holder reports to:  HumanitarianProgramme Coordinator, with
matrix management by the Country Programme MEAL Coordinator.
DIMENSIONS:
  • Delegated authority to
    supervise junior staff and/or volunteers and delegated
    projects/activities.
  • Problems vary and
    include a combination of routine and some complex.
  • Work pattern is a
    mixture of reactive and project work.
  • Required to make sound
    judgements regularly within agreed processes using a good understanding of
    the team and the facilities of the team.
  • Communication is
    largely with internal staff, (including internationally) also with some
    external contacts and target audiences to support operational work.
  • Analysis and
    communication of some complex information at a simple level is required to
    a wide audience to promote and influence.
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MEAL System development and implementation:
  • Work with Humanitarian
    program staffs and the Country Programme MEAL  Coordinator in
    designing the tools on MEAL and in implementing the MEAL plan at each
    field location.
  • Develop MEAL system
    for Humanitarian Projects  and ensure effective Implementation and
    management,
 Quality Monitoring
  • Work closely with
    the  Humanitarian programme team to develop Programme Quality
    Benchmarks
  • Use process, output
    and outcome level quality Benchmarks as reference to undertake field
    monitoring visits, focusing on program quality aspects, discuss with
    relevant staff and share reports with relevant colleagues
  • Work with the
    programme team to develop data collection tools
Data gathering, Information management and reporting:
  • Prepare a clear data
    collection plan in discussion with the technical team and lead on all
    field data collection exercises, data management and analysis
  • Analyze the data,
    together with the project team, and share them in the required format.
  • Contribute in timely
    and quality reporting on Humanitarian Projects
  • Producing clear and
    quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning to the
    Donors.
Accountability:
  • Assist the project
    team in strengthening the accountability mechanisms at project level
  • Setting up and
    managing complaint and feedback mechanism for the project
Review, reflection and learning:
  • Assist the project
    team and partners in documenting lessons learnt
  • Collecting best
    practices, case studies and Most Significant Change Stories which
    demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
  • Conduct reviews,
    learning events at project locations.
  • Lead  
    Programme  quality and Monitoring Review sessions
  • Ensure the analysis of
    the information collected, the production of materials as well as the
    dissemination among stakeholders.
Other:
  • Delivering any other
    responsibility assigned by the line manager.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
  • University degree in
    statistics or relevant social sciences, with M&E skills,
  • At least 3 years
    experience of work in emergency or development context projects with
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning skills.
  • Good knowledge in
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
  • Fluent in written and
    spoken English and French and Kinyarwanda.
  • Experience of working
    in a multicultural team.
  • Excellent coordination
    skills.
  • Strong commitment to
    gender equality and social justice.
  • Excellent
    communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven Knowledge of
    computerised systems; high degree of computer literacy and word processing
    and
  • Spreadsheet/Excel
    skills, SPSS and Stata software’s.
  • Ability to work under
    pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines.
  • Systematic and
    organised in approach, with ability to work on own initiative.
  • Experience in and the
    ability to train people.
  • Gender and cultural
    sensitivity, commitment and an understanding of the values of Oxfam and
    the principles of equal opportunities.
  • Potential and
    flexibility of attitude to learn.
  • Good sense of humour
  • Strong capacity and
    creativity in leading and facilitating participatory methodologies to
    meaningfully engage beneficiaries and receiving their feedback, including
    children and Women.
  • High degree of
    flexibility to carry out other actions if the need arises
  •  
How to apply:
This opportunity is for a
dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to
Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the criteria outlined above, please
apply online attaching your application letter and CV, with contact details of
your most recent line manager as part of your referees.
Use this email to apply: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk
 The closing date for
this vacancy is Friday, 9th October 2015.
N.B: We recruit as we
receive the applications.
Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
Please note that we are an
equal opportunities organisation and we strongly encourage
applications from qualified female and disabled candidates.
We are committed to
ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
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