MEAL Assistant (INT5103)

External Vacancies Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change and we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty. In Zimbabwe, Oxfam work spans across women’s rights, sustainable food systems, policy & advocacy work as well as responding to humanitarian crises as part of the Southern African region family. This work is made possible by committed people working in the various functions that make up the country program (Programs, Programs Support, Business Services and Human Resources). The Zimbabwe Country Programme is looking for qualified staff to fill the following position: 1. MEAL ASSISTANT (E1 GRADE) INT5103

About The Position:

To provide MEAL support to the Lean Season Assistance Program for efficient delivery of planned activities to meet the project development goal of preparedness, responses, recovery and resilience building of disaster affected communities focusing on Food Security in Mangwe and Bulilima districts. The MEAL assistants will support the project team to collect data on implementation of project activities, implement accountability mechanisms in support of effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.

What We Are Looking For:

Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Population Studies or other related field
Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and documentation
At least 3 years experience in similar position
Fluency in local language(s) specifically Ndebele and or Kalanga
Excellent communication, report writing and documentation skills
Sound experience in quantitative and qualitative research works
Technical competence in baseline surveys, learning and monitoring and evaluation methods
Experience of preparing project documentation notably internal and/or donor narrative

Experience in data management tools, database management and use of ICT
Excellent report writing and critical thinking skill
• Experience in field research
Team player, who is able to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, and with partner organizations
Experience working for a non-governmental organization
Excellent communications skills
Ability to travel regularly at short notice To find out more about this role and how to apply online, please visit our web page using the reference number and link below:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/9837/description

Deadline for ALL Applications – Wednesday 19 December 2018

This is a national post and is only open to individuals with the right to reside and work in Zimbabwe. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged groups. Please note that while we value all applications received, we unfortunately can only respond to shortlisted candidates NB: Please note that as these are recruitments for emergency deployment, short listing will be done on a rolling basis and if the ideal candidate is identified before the deadline dates, the recruitment process will be closed. Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. All posts are subject to a range of vetting and reference checks. ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE OXFAM WEBSITE