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Location: Abuja with frequent travel to the field
Job Family: Programme
Job Grade: D1
Reports directly to: Head of Quality and Compliance.

Job Purpose

• The MELSA officer will cultivate a culture of learning within the project and ensure that lessons learnt from pilots and programme interventions are documented, shared between partners and with key stakeholders and contribute to national and global level learning and research. 
• The staff is responsible for ensuring that Programme data on outputs and outcome progress is collected, analyzed and synthesized accurately and in a timely manner; supports training of Programme team and partners in quality data collection and management including use of data to inform decisions on the Programme priorities.
• S/he will ensure the implementation of a complete and coordinated MELSA of the Oxfam programme.
•  The position holder will support the program teams and partners in Nigeria to define and implement a coordinated mechanism, based on the proposed Minimum MELSA standards. 
• S/he will facilitate capacity building process of partners and Oxfam staff on knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for effective MELSA through training and coaching. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 
MELSA Systems Management & Program Support:

• Supports to development and strengthening of the participatory MELSA system within the programme and ensure that the defined system incorporate the MELSA principles and both international and Oxfam programme standards.
• Supports in timely implementation of monitoring framework and tools, to ensure quality and consistent information is available on programme performance and impact.
• Manages specific MELSA processes, methodologies and tools (including indicator tracking through specific management information systems) and reporting.
• Supports with the review of MELSA data quality, MELSA reports, evaluations, baselines, surveys and leads improvement of MELSA data quality and reporting from the field.
• Participates in programme/project planning processes, particularly on logic of intervention (Develop logical frameworks and MELSA plans), and contributes to ensuring adherence to Oxfam’s programme quality standards. 
• Support the planning of program/project learning review meetings
• Provides technical and specialist advice (on request and proactively) to the program team 
• Lead the conduct of outcome harvesting to track impacts of projects being implemented.
• Work with ICT4D consultant to periodically update program management information system (MIS).

Capacity Building for Partner and Oxfam Staff:

• Supports programme teams in establishing knowledge creation and sharing and learning loops, through for instance production of case studies, presentation of key results for monitoring and evaluation activities, and facilitation of learning workshops
• Contribute to enhancing the knowledge and skills of Staff and partners on planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning, as well as creating support for (the use of) these instruments and tools
• Facilitate key MELSA learning events and processes; take initiatives to enable and ensure a strong on-going learning network across programs
• Support the development of MELSA plan of the projects implementation partners.
• Train Oxfam and Partner staff on MEL for influencing tools

Partner Management:

• Undertake periodic review of partners’ reports and ensure adherence to Oxfam policies and procedures on partner management. 
• Develop templates for partner activity reporting
• Participate in partner Risk Management (PRISMA)
• Participates in regular meetings with partner organisations to fully understands the context and operating environment; ensures that the working relationship between them and Oxfam is positive, open and conducive to the successful achievement of agreed objectives
• Establishes/Strengthens the complaints and response mechanism (CRM) in each location on the highest levels of integrity which beneficiaries will trust and ensures that they can make confidential complaints and be confident of the response processes.
• Monitors complaints received and response (follow-up) processes through developing and maintaining a tracking mechanism.

Educational, Experience & Competence
Essential:

• First Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, other relevant qualification 
• Minimum of 4 years “hands-on” working experience in designing learning, and monitoring systems; program work, including field experience and/or with institutional donors.
• Good knowledge and experience of learning, and capacity development/transfer in relation to managing donor grants or donor funded programmes.
• Critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards.
• Good organizational and personal management skills, with ability to priorities work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience.
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English.
• Proven awareness of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning.
• Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations. 
• Proven experience working with partner organisations and helping them develop their independent expertise and ability to deliver results, through effective capacity building and learning and development activities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a Computerized information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Statistical analysis software etc.) 
• Tech savvy with a strong level of IT Expertise and use of mobile survey/field data collection tools ODK, KoBoToolbox, GIS mapping, etc)
• Excellent in various statistical packages and softwares including SPSS, STATA, Excel, Access, etc
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work. 
• Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region. 

Desirable:

• Knowledge and / or experience of common Oxfam norms objects, standards and tools
• Good knowledge and awareness of issues related to Oxfam’s strategic objectives and theories of change.

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Internal Job Grade: F1
Contract type: 1 Year
Job Family: Business Support
Reporting to: Administrative Assistant
Staff reporting to this post: None

Job Purpose

• The Driver will work within the business support department to support operations structure, committed to providing reliable support to program activities in order to achieve efficiency in program deliveries.

Job Responsibilities
Technical:

• Ensure the project vehicle - or any other car as directed or under the driver’s control- is always in good working order and properly maintained.
• Always abide by standard driving /safety rules and procedure.
• Ensure that periodic maintenance is effected on the project vehicle as and when due and to notify the Administrative Assistant at least 36 hours before designated time. 
• Transport project staff and equipment efficiently and safely as required.
• Collecting and distribution of vehicle log-sheets, responsible for monthly compilation, and submission of log-sheets
• Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs
• Ensure trip ticket or form are used by program staff and approved by the necessary person
• Maintain the Vehicle Board daily.
• Oversee and ensure proper use of vehicles
• Organise cleaning of vehicles
• Oversee fuel consumption, purchase, and tracking including coordination with petrol stations.
• Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed.
• Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency suppliers etc.
• In collaboration with the Security Officer, coordinate movement routes for field trips.
• Coordinate communication with staff for every field trip.
• Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner.
• Collect and submit vehicle related receipts to the Logistics Officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of Tertiary Education Level.
• 5 years driving experience including long-distance driving to all parts of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with an International organization, Embassy or any similar body will be an advantage.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• A good knowledge and understanding of vehicle mechanics and the ability to carry out minor vehicle maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of road networks in most parts of Northern Nigeria especially in the city of Abuja
• Knowledge on Automobile certification Trade test 1 & 2
• Fluent in Speaking English and Hausa

Key Attributes (Desirable):

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Key Behavioural Competencies
Competencies - Description:

• Influencing - We can engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organisation We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we could create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
• Relationship Building - We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We could engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organisation.
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity - We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with many elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
• Systems Thinking - We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome, or event in isolation. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
• Listening - We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.