JORDAN – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Advisor (MEAL) At Oxfam-Québec

Mandate duration: 6 months Start date: As soon as possible

This is a 6-month mandate in Amman-Jordan.

The mandate stems from the Equality in Action Voluntary Cooperation Program (PCV), which is being rolled out in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partner organizations in countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what your daily life will look like:

In close collaboration with Oxfam’s in-country team members, your mandate will be:

• Developing a revised and enhanced MEAL framework.
• Supporting program design and proposal development by providing technical inputs for conceptual frameworks and guidance during program design and proposal development
• Reviewing program design documents to ensure they include adequate MEAL components, and that proposed activities, outputs, outcomes, and indicators are measurable and aligned with the organization’s MEAL plans.
• Assisting in the development and/or finalization of project Work Plans and keeping them updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes.
• Conducting or supporting program evaluations to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability, using appropriate evaluation methods and tools.
• Providing technical support and guidance to improve MEAL systems. Identifying capacity gaps in MEAL, developing, and delivering training to enhance skills and knowledge in these areas.

An overview of our PARTNERS: Our local Jordanian partners encompass a diverse range of impactful organizations dedicated to various facets of development and empowerment. INJAZ inspires and prepares youth for productive futures through educational programs in entrepreneurship, employability, and financial literacy. Phenix promotes economic and social justice through research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives. JOHUD, one of Jordan’s oldest and largest development organizations, enhances quality of life via programs in education, health, environment, and economic empowerment. Leaders of Tomorrow fosters civic engagement and social entrepreneurship among youth, while the Justice Center for Legal Aid ensures access to justice for vulnerable populations through free legal services. Forearms of Change empowers marginalized communities with social, economic, and educational programs, and IDARE promotes active citizenship and democratic engagement among young Jordanians. Together, these partners contribute significantly to the sustainable development and social welfare of Jordanian society.

For this mandate you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
• Have university degree in Program Evaluation, Project Management or other relevant field;
• Have 5 years of relevant MEAL experience with NGOs with focus on feminist MEAL approach;
• Have a very good knowledge in program design, proposal development, and reviewing design documents with a focus on MEAL components;
• Have a good knowledge of the socio-political context in the Middle East;
• Be fluent in English spoken and written (required); Arabic is an asset;
• Master the Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• Monthly amount for rent;
• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
• Advantageous medical insurance;
• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;
• Days of vacation and other holidays;
• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud. To do this, Oxfam will ensure recruiting people who demonstrate and embody the same values.