MEAL and Documentation Officer

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam is a global movement of people fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from local to global, Oxfam works with people on transformative changes. Oxfam's work is grounded in the commitment to the universality of human rights. Driven by diversity, evidence and experience, we take sides against poverty and injustices everywhere. Oxfam has worked in Nepal since the 1980s through various development, humanitarian and influencing initiatives in close collaboration and partnerships with people, organisations and institutions. Oxfam is a global confederation that includes 21 member organisations, or Affiliates, who contribute their diverse strengths and expertise to help achieve our shared goals working across more than 80 countries, including in Asia. Oxfam’s vision is a Just and Sustainable World. Our mission in Nepal as a development and humanitarian organization is to strengthen civic space and peoples’ actions to end all forms of inequalities and social injustices, informed by a decolonial feminist lens rooted in the Global South. Oxfam’s organisational values guide our work, behaviours, and culture: Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities. Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them. Solidarity: We join hands, support each other, and collaborate across boundaries to work towards a just and sustainable world. Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for. Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes.

Details / requirements:

MEAL AND DOCUMENTATION OFFICER-FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE RESPONSE PROGRAMME 

"Applicable for Nepali Nationals only"

Level: D2

Duration: Time Based for emergency response (till March 2025)

Location: Kathmandu with 75% field travel

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role 

MEAL and Documentation Officer – Flood and Landslide Response Program sits in the program team, managed by the Response Management Lead - Flood Response. The position is fully responsible to manage and lead MEAL and documentation related activities under flood and landslide response programmes 2024 of Oxfam for proposed districts under the leadership of Response Management Lead - Flood Response and also to support partner organization of Oxfam for MEAL and documentation.

What we are looking for 

MEAL and Documentation Officer supports flood and landslide response programme. The role is also involved in creating contents, stories and support in process documentation of project. The role is also accountable for the development of the monitoring and learning capacity of partners in line with capacity assessments and project plans and to strengthen the ability of projects to articulate achievements, challenges and learnings in a spirit of mutual accountability. We are looking for someone who have the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

  • Bachelor’s in development studies or social sciences (Master’s degree is desirable)
  • At least 3 years working experience in an I/NGO in MEAL and documentation related roles. 
  • Experience in building capacity of people and organizations. 
  • Experience of gathering, analyzing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data
  • Proven knowledge of computerized systems; high degree of computer literacy and word processing and spreadsheet/Excel skills.
  • Some experience of working for content creation, building documentary, photography, and videography 
  • Good communication skills in written and spoken English.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with others. 
  • Required to make sound judgements regularly within agreed processes using a good understanding of the team and the abilities of the team.
  • Ability to analyse and communicate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team while promoting high standards.
  • Autonomous in finding solutions to problems.
  • Successfully manages conflicting priorities.

We offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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. 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the Organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, go to the link and click ‘apply for this role’

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/22797/description

Application for the above position can be sent by 6 November 2024. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Overview

Category Development Project, Development / NGO
Openings 1
Position Type Fixed Term
Experience 3+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in social science, Master's preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Posted Date 30 Oct, 2024
Apply Before 06 Nov, 2024
City Kathmandu