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Inclusion Project: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator
Inclusion Project Manager
Oxfam Office in Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar or Laos
Fixed Term, 3 years
As soon as possible
Context:
Oxfam’s Mekong Regional Water Governance Program is led by Oxfam Australia and jointly
implemented with Oxfam NOVIB (ON), Oxfam America and Mekong country teams. The
program contributes to the East Asia Joint Regional Analysis and Strategy. The Inclusion
Project is one of a number of sub-projects within this program.
The Inclusion Project is a 3.5 year AUD $6million project funded by DFAT as one of 4 pillars
in the Australian Government’s Mekong Water Resources Program (AMWRP) 2014-17.
Oxfam's program objective is to enable communities and civil society to be better able to
realise sustainable livelihoods in the Mekong and Salween river basins. Our objectives are
that we will achieve this by facilitating i) increased civil society participation and engagement
in water resource governance; and ii) promoting more open, inclusive, accountable and
effective water resource governance. The program engages at regional scale, with
partnerships and collaborations at country, regional and institutional levels. It is managed by
the cross sectional Mekong team.
The aim of this project is to improve participation by civil society in water management. With
a focus on women’s leadership and involvement in water management the project will
contribute to Oxfam’s goal of fair sharing of Natural Resources. The three Inclusion
components will see Oxfam and its partners:
 building the capacity of civil society to engage in water management;
 focus on an improved consideration of gender in water management and hydropower
development, and fostering women’s leadership; and
 convene and join in opportunities for policy dialogue and influence on better water
management and governance of water.
This work seeks to influence changes at the community and civil society level, as well as
changes in policies and practices at the national and transboundary level.
Purpose:
The position is responsible for the development, management and delivery of all Monitoring,
Evaluating and Learning (MEL) work in this project. The position will be a member of the
Inclusion Program team and work closely with Oxfam staff implementing the program at
country and regional level. The position will coordinate work across the three Inclusion
component areas contributing to the two objectives outlined above and link to the
frameworks of the three other pillars. The MEL Coordinator will work with the Project
Manager and Finance Manager to ensure quality reporting. The position requires significant
Mekong Regional travel.
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Core Responsibilities:
Project Specialty
 Contribute to the designing of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework
 Lead the implementation and periodic revisions of the project M&E framework ensuring
that the framework is effective and relevant to context at each level (national and
regional).
 Coordinate between regional and country level M&E frameworks to ensure coherence.
 Work closely with the project team and the partners to ensure that all M&E activities
adopt a capacity strengthening approach that balances capacity development for partners
and staff and delivery of project output, outcome and impact.
 Ensure scientific and statistically viable usage of a range of qualitative and quantitative
data collection tools and methodologies to measure the project output, outcome and
impact
 Provide leadership in managing all aspects of the project information management
components
 Provide advice to project management staff on the analysis of data and effective
integration of monitoring activities into project activity plans and field management work
ensuring that all program staff contribute to and assist in implementing the M&E activities.
 Make monitoring and support visits to the project sites and work with the project team to
analyze the project progress against the milestones and provide support to the project
teams, partners and stakeholders in effectively meeting the requirements of M&E
framework.
 Develop a M&E focus on gender for the project and lead on identifying relevant measures
for other program standards i.e. disabilities
 Work closely with the Project Manager and technical advisors to strengthen the process
and analysis of the collected data to develop of program learning materials including case
studies, contextual analysis, evaluations and policy briefs
 Coordinate the learning activities and processes within the program; supporting national
events and coordinating regional and project wide events.
 Support and identify strategies to disseminate program learning to staff, partners and
other stakeholders.
 Identify, plan and implement learning and review events for other program functions
(training, policy dialogues) as part of the M&E framework.
 Ensure coordination with affiliate MEL support teams and ensure compliance with DFAT
and Oxfam International MEL standards and guidelines
 Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the project communications plan
Business Services
 Advise on project budget development to ensure adequate resourcing for M&E and
learning activities and manage the MEL budget.
 Identify and manage the procurement of consultancies for baselines, training, research
and evaluations
 Lead on the regular reviews of the inclusion pillar of the project and contribute to the
review of other pillars and the overarching program.
 Undertake all job responsibilities in a manner consistent with all Oxfam HR policies and
procedures including Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational health
and Safety guidelines
 Manage and ensure the integration and compliance of Oxfam’s policies and relevant
sector codes of good practice.
Management
 Accountable for the MEL aspects of the project; including providing oversight to national
level MEL processes and events,
 Accountable to the Project Manager.
 Contribute to the implementation and compliance of health, safety and security policies
and frameworks;
 Provide recommendation relating to improved local procedures and processes;
 Mitigate against risks and report incidents to supervisor.
Representation and Relationships
 Determine, in collaboration with key staff in project team at regional and national level,
partners and stakeholders, the content and systems to manage and share knowledge
across and outside the organization.
 Liaise with and communicate with government officials and DFAT project team as agreed
with Program management
 Attend relevant Oxfam and external meetings and provide technical backstop support to
the Program Manager on an as needs basis
 Build networks and collaborate with local and international organizations working in the
same scope of work.
 Participate actively in wider organizational development and change processes and
teams.
Professional Attributes:
 Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and set own work-plan,
meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
 Ability to balance capacity strengthening and delivery.
 Ability to communicate project learning and evidence base to diverse stakeholder group
 Ability to translate complex issues into simple messages able to be understood by a
range of individuals.
 Ability to work to deadlines with colleagues manage both upward and downward
accountability.
 Ability to network and represent Oxfam to a wide range of internal and external
stakeholders
 Ability to achieve results by working alongside staff and inspiring teams to deliver to a
high standard
 Capacity to work under pressure, recognize and manage personal stress
 An understanding of and commitment to Oxfam’s values and to promoting diversity and
gender equality
 Ability to spend significant periods of time in the field.
 Ability to coach and mentor staff.
 Ability to balance organizational and program needs and priorities.
All staff attributes:
 Problem Solving: Uses clear and innovative thinking to solve problems and ensures
supervisors are made aware of any risks.
 Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development by
actively participating in continuous learning.
 Self Awareness: Is aware of own strengths and development needs and seeks to improve
style, skills and performance including cultural and gender sensitivities.
 Adaptability: Adjusts approach and thinking to work effectively in a variety of situations
and with different people.
Skills and Experience:
 At least 5 years relevant experience working with INGOs/NGOs on MEL issues in
comparable organisations and program contexts.
 Understanding of qualitative and quantitative data gathering methodologies.
 Research skills required in gathering information and learning through a variety of
channels for specific topics.
 Strong influencing, negotiating and networking skills, conceptual and analytical skills with
a practical perspective.
 Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation and impact assessment methodologies and how
to translate these into practical tools and processes.
 Experience in applying MEL concepts in a wide range of thematic areas including
capacity strengthening, advocacy,.
 Team player but able to work independently and with self-motivation; diplomatic skills with
cultural and political sensitivity.
 Experience in promoting evidence-based programming.
 Experience in data collection and analysis, including developing or maintaining
databases.
 Experience in working effectively at different levels and with different actors that have
different approaches such as donors, Oxfam affiliates, partners etc.
 Experience in promoting gender equality through the development and implementation of
MEL systems.
 Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal with strong proven skills in
English language.
 Proven analytical and decision making skills in a challenging context.
 Experience working in environments with political sensitivities
 High level financial management skills and able to understand and explain budget and
financial reports
 Relevant computer skills, which include experience in using project management
software tools, PowerPoint, Word and Excel and other quantitative and qualitative data
analysis softwares
 Excellent written (incl.report writing) and oral communication skills in English, Mekong
language competency preferred.
 An ability to undertake significant travel to support program teams and partners in
multiple countries, and to join field based work.
Travel
Participation and support for partner meetings and workshops will require frequent travel
within the Mekong region and occasional travel outside the region.
Payment
The salary will be set according to the Oxfam Australia National remuneration
guidelines.
Applying
Send your applications for this position by email to [email protected]
before the deadline on Monday 19th May 2014, 5.00 pm Cambodian Time.
We would like to receive a cv and a cover letter stating your motivation for the application
and an example of a report written by you. Don’t send copies of diploma’s/certificates,
recommendation letter etc.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.