Deadline: January 21, 2024
FLEXIBLE WORKING
This role is a full-time position with possibilities of working remotely as per Oxfam CO and Oxfam Denmark policies.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
PROGRAMME PURPOSE:
The Education Out Loud (EOL) Funding mechanism was approved for establishment by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in December 2017 and Oxfam Denmark was appointed grant agent in 2019 when implementation began. In 2022 the programme was approved for an extension phase running from 2024-2027. The goal of the EOL mechanism is to Contribute to promotion of inclusive, gender responsive and equitable national education policies and systems through enhanced civil society capacities and participation in social accountability and policy advocacy processes. As such it aims to support both education networks (including national education coalitions) as well as other civil society organisations working in areas such as tax justice, citizens engagement in social accountability and fiscal transparency and community mobilisation for improved education system.
Oxfam Denmark Grant Agent role will be implemented primarily through a Global Management Unit (GMU) based in Copenhagen, and four Regional Management Units (RMUs) in Africa (2), Asia (1) and Latin America (1). Each RMU is led by a Regional Programme Manager providing oversight of day-to-day operations across countries in the region, including management of staff, provision of technical advice, and quality assurance of reporting across the entire region.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION:
Kampala, Uganda with flexibility within our hybrid working arrangements) .
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed term contract with possibility for extension. Depending on Oxfam CO policies
Travel
Will involve travel within the region – 12 to 14 weeks/ year
Hours of work:
40 hours per week including one hour lunch break. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage.
INTERNAL JOB GRADE: SALARY C1
HOURS (FTE)
Full time [as per Oxfam CO policy]
FLEXIBLE WORKING
This role is a full-time position with possibilities of working remotely as per Oxfam CO and Oxfam Denmark policies.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
PROGRAMME PURPOSE:
The Education Out Loud (EOL) Funding mechanism was approved for establishment by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in December 2017 and Oxfam Denmark was appointed grant agent in 2019 when implementation began. In 2022 the programme was approved for an extension phase running from 2024-2027. The goal of the EOL mechanism is to Contribute to promotion of inclusive, gender responsive and equitable national education policies and systems through enhanced civil society capacities and participation in social accountability and policy advocacy processes. As such it aims to support both education networks (including national education coalitions) as well as other civil society organisations working in areas such as tax justice, citizens engagement in social accountability and fiscal transparency and community mobilisation for improved education system.
Oxfam Denmark Grant Agent role will be implemented primarily through a Global Management Unit (GMU) based in Copenhagen, and four Regional Management Units (RMUs) in Africa (2), Asia (1) and Latin America (1). Each RMU is led by a Regional Programme Manager providing oversight of day-to-day operations across countries in the region, including management of staff, provision of technical advice, and quality assurance of reporting across the entire region.
TEAM PURPOSE: The Regional Management Unit teams based in [Dakar, Senegal, / Kathmandu, Nepal / Kampala, Uganda / Mexico City, Mexico] aim to provide effective oversight in the implementation of the EOL funding mechanism in the region.
JOB PURPOSE: The Regional MEL Adviser is an integral part of the HESA Regional Management Unit with responsibility for managing the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning function. The incumbent provides technical support on monitoring, evaluation and learning to EOL grantees allocated to the Regional Management Unit responsible for the Horn, East and Southern Africa region. The post holder will lead relationships with regional and global learning partners and will play a key role in promoting a learning agenda e.g., by collecting, distilling, documenting, and sharing experiences and lessons learnt. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure systematic documentation of results (quantitatively and qualitatively) in collaboration with a team of MEL colleagues across EOL offices and ensure high quality inputs to the annual reporting.
ROLE REPORTS TO
Regional Programme Manager- Horn, East and Southern Africa.
Matrix reporting relationship to the Global MEL Advisor.
ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST
No direct reports.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
No Budget responsibility
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)
Technical lead in monitoring and evaluation
Acting as MEL-focal point for EOL-supported National Education Coalitions, Civil Society Organizations, and transnational civil society alliances in the region.
Planning of monitoring and evaluation activities of the regional component of the EOL programme, in accordance with approved guidelines.
Collection of base-line information from all Grantees in the region in accordance with guidelines.
Provision of technical assistance to Grantees and others for their elaboration of results- and monitoring frameworks, formulation of indicators, collection and storage of verification materials and reporting
Review and advise on Grantee Results and Monitoring frameworks for improvement.
Assess performance of grantees towards achievement of results through regular grantees visit.
Actively participate in the assessment and selection of grant proposals within the Regional Management Unit
Update and maintain an archive (PCMS) containing key documentation such as Grantees´ results-frameworks; Grantee´s progress reports; Grantee´s and other verification materials; questionnaires completed by Grantees; etc.
Quarterly follow up and reminder on submission of grantee reporting as per pre-set timelines.
Follow up on the quality, completeness and timely submission of the report and verification of supporting documents as evidence.
Draft input to the annual donor report in English, in accordance with reporting guidelines
Analyse information received through indicator monitoring reports to assess project implementation progress and challenges and share update to regional management team.
Collect, distil, document, and analyse lessons learnt.
Promote a learning culture among Grantees.
Participate in and contribute to the virtual meetings and activities of the EOL MEL team.
Coordinate and facilitate selected training- and knowledge-sharing workshops on monitoring, evaluation, and learnings
Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
Note to Candidates:
Shortlisted Candidate will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here .
We all work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organizations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We provide freedom; demonstrate belief and trust provide appropriate support. We give more freedom and demonstrate belief and trust, underpinned with appropriate support.
SAFER RECRUITMENT:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks
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