MEAL Coordinator

Oxfam

MEAL COORDINATOR
LOCATION: LILONGWE, MALAWI

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in 77 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here: https://www.oxfam.org/en/explore/how-oxfam-fight-poverty.

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 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.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

The Role

Oxfam in Malawi is looking for a result-oriented individual to fill out a position of MEAL Coordinator – CHOICE project to coordinate, provide technical backstopping and capacity strengthenina to Oxfam staffand partners within the CHOICE project on the Program Quality Standards and CAMSA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Responsible for setting up of Monitoring and Evaluation framework and plan for the CHOICE project, including the design and coordination of baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, with clear plans for data collection, analysis and use of information based on key performance indicators for the project.
  • Lead the preparation of CHOICE project narrative reports. including the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), annual work plans, and periodic reports to Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
  • Consolidate inputs from project countries, alignment with donor requirements, and coordinate with Oxfam Canada on final submissions.
  • Responsible for program-quality related capacity assessment of partners’ staff working on the CHOICE Project and oversee the development and implementation of related capacity strengthening plans.
  • Support Oxfam team in partner review processes and reporting
  • Provide support to relevant funding activities, and assist in the development of donor proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities to secure funding for programme objectives.
  • Assist in preparing for and coordinating donor visits in collaboration with Oxfam Canada and country teams
  • Provide technical support to the MEAL and PMU Coordinator around designing and development of processes and initiatives to support strategic planning project development, evaluation and learning as required

Accountability

  • Collaborate with Oxfam Gender Justice team, Safeguarding Advisor and CHOICE partners to develop, roll out, and continuously strengthen social accountability plans and community-led feedback mechanisms that promote transparency and information sharing.
  • Develop and report against accountability and participation-related metrics/KPIs and issues
  • Facilitating information sharing with key stakeholders, including partners and beneficiaries, and promote transparency throughout all stages of implementation

Learning

  • Monitor performance of Key learning question for the project as outlined in the CHOICE proposal and SAF Cluster learning agenda and advise project team accordingly
  • In liaison with the PMU coordinator, facilitate strategic learning exchanges through DEC meetings, technical working group and other relevant platforms, ensuring insights are shared with Oxfam Canada and key stakeholders.
  • Lead the development and dissemination of cross-country learning products that capture key findings, innovations, and adaptations from CHOICE implementation.
  • Coordinate structured cross-country learning events — virtual or in-person — to ensure regional synthesis of lessons and alignment with GAC’s learning expectations.

Data Management

  • Develop and maintain up to date CHOICE project MEAL framework, plans and Indicator tracking tables for partner projects in line with Oxfam MEAL standards.
  • This includes contributing to the revision and updating of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), in collaboration with Oxfam Canada, with support from the Program Quality Lead.
  • Lead the periodic consolidation and analysis of indicator data across all CHOICE countries, ensuring timely updates to the PMF and alignment with GAC reporting timelines.
  • Support CHOICE partners and Oxfam project staff in the development of standard data collection tools and protocols at each level of project information flow/data flow chart
  • Develop and maintain up to date partner data bases and filling according to reference to partner standard data collection tools and processes/methodologies as outlined in MEAL frameworks and plans
  • Lead in partner data validation/ data quality audits

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

  • Graduate qualification in a relevant field, such, monitoring, and Evaluation, International Development, Social Sciences or Economics.
  • At least seven years of professional experience working in the development sector in an international organization context
  • Demonstrable understanding and direct experience on design and management of MEAL frameworks for development programs, ideally multi-country programs with a variety of stakeholders and partners
    Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including in research and evaluations
  • Demonstrated experience integrating gender-sensitive approaches into monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.
  • Strong commitment to accountability to communities and community participation in M&E activities
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating MEAL with focus on supporting capacity building of local partners
  • Experience in database design and management using MS Access or any other data management software

Essential:

  • Excellent understanding of gender issues and ability to provide technical advice in relation to gendered MEL processes
  • Fluent in written and oral English
  • Experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SHR) programming monitoring is considered a strong asset
  • Commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
  • Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct
  • Demonstrated commitment to feminism, anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Demonstrated commitment to global justice, gender equality and social change, as well as on SRHR issues
  • Ability to travel internationally, occasionally to remote locations in difficult conditions

How to apply

If your qualifications meet the requirements, and believe in Oxfam values- please apply by visiting our website at : http://www.oxfam.org.uk using the following details:

MEAL COORDINATOR: Ref No. INT11102

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/23432/description

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged

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