Impact and Programme Quality Lead

Job Vacancy

Impact and Programme Quality Lead

Oxfam is an international confederation of 22 organizations working together with partners and local communities in 77 countries around the world to end the injustice of poverty.

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam is a global movement dedicated to ending the injustice of poverty by confronting some of the world’s most pressing and complex challenges. We partner with local organisations, communities and institutions to create practical, innovative solutions that help people thrive. Whether building resilient livelihoods, amplifying the voices of the marginalized, or responding to crises, we stand alongside those most affected by inequality—especially women, girls, youth and vulnerable groups.

In Nepal, Oxfam has been a committed ally since the early 1980s, driving transformative change through a triple mandate – development, influencing, and humanitarian response initiatives, that tackle poverty and social exclusion. We work alongside communities to help women, girls, and youth build confidence, shape decisions that affect their lives, and contribute to more inclusive and accountable leadership.

Through strong partnerships with civil society, local leaders, and government institutions, we’ve helped build resilient livelihoods, expand access to essential services, promote and strengthen local leadership and communities’ ability to withstand climate shocks and disasters.

Our vision for Nepal is a just society free from poverty, where everyone lives with dignity, exercises their rights, and participates fully as active citizens. To realize this vision, Oxfam focuses on interconnected priorities:

• Gender Justice
• Climate Justice
• Water Governance and WASH
• Humanitarian Response
• Economic Justice

Together, these pillars guide our mission to create lasting impact and an equal future for all.

Criterion 1: Experience in Programme Quality with proven track record in designing and implementing quality assurance frameworks, tools, guidance; leading programme reviews and evaluations, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Criterion 2: Hands-on experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) with demonstrated examples of designing and implementing MEAL frameworks, participatory tools and processes, and systems that support evidence-based decision-making and adaptive learning.

Criterion 3:  Feminist Leadership with an ability to lead cross-functional teams, champion a culture of learning and innovation, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive programme quality, impact and upholding mutual accountability. 

Criterion 4: Capacity Building of staff and partners in monitoring, reporting, and programme design and quality, community feedback mechanisms, and manage partnerships effectively to achieve programme goals.

Are you passionate about driving transformative change in Programme Quality (PQ) and MEAL across development and humanitarian contexts? Do you bring deep expertise and a strategic mindset to facilitate integrated programme design, policy influencing, foster impactful partnerships and collaborations, mobilize resources, and empower communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam in Nepal is seeking a dynamic and visionary Impact and Program Quality Lead to drive strategic programming and policy development in these critical areas. The successful candidate will lead and support the design and implementation of impactful interventions, contribute to resource mobilization efforts, and foster meaningful partnerships and alliances. They will ensure accountability, generate robust evidence and learning, and provide deep contextual analysis to inform programmatic decisions.

As a key member of the Nepal Country Leadership and Management Team (CLMT), the Impact and Program Quality Lead will work collaboratively across teams to ensure effective operations and management, while actively role modelling Feminist Leadership principles in all aspects of their work.

What we are looking for:

We’re seeking a candidate who is deeply committed to Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and injustice, and who embodies our feminist principles—championing empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in every aspect of their work and leadership behaviors.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

We’re looking for a passionate, innovative, adaptive and experienced leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive transformative change in Program Quality.

Essential Qualification:  A dynamic leader with a deep commitment to development impact and social justice, backed by strong professional credentials in international development and non-profit management. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in programme quality, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Education: Master’s degree in social sciences / or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; preference for 10+ years across non-profit, corporate, or government sectors.

Skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated leadership in Programme Quality (PQ) and MEAL across development, influencing and humanitarian work and context
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Deep commitment and experiences of embedding and applying feminist principles, rights-based approaches, and participatory methodologies
• Experience in donor reporting, proposal development, and resource mobilization
• Expertise in designing and implementing MEAL systems for both community-based, development, influencing and humanitarian programs
• Expertise in and commitment to impact-driven programming and continuous learning backed by solid evidences and data
• Sound understanding of non-profit organisations, program design, and strategic implementation
• Excellent facilitation, communication including use of sound data, digital platforms and tools for MEAL, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaborative environments
• Good grasp of the intersections between poverty, climate and water, gender justice, and humanitarian response
• Skilled in training and capacity building design and facilitation (online and in-person)
• Ability to inspire and support teams in adopting innovative approaches

Desirable

• Line management experience including of diverse and flexible working teams.
• Experience of collegiate/peer management and co-leadership.
• Lived experience of struggles for social justice and against power inequalities.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, pension scheme, annual leave, Festive allowances, sick leave, medical and life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Please click here for the application.