Oxfam GB is announcing an opening for the following positions:

1. Project Assistant

Location: Tbilisi

Employment status: full-time employment agreement, competitive salary and benefits package

Contract length: 4 years

Main responsibilities:

** Develop and maintain comprehensive and up to date filing systems for the entire programme

** Plan, organise and coordinate programme meetings and events

** Produce meeting notes, communiqué, reports

** Support Communications Officer and Programme Managers with the development of campaign materials and campaigns' delivery

** Support programme team with research and elaboration of programme success stories for internal and external communications

** Produce programme related communication materials together with Communications Officer

** Assist programme partners in coordination of meetings, events when and as necessary

** Develop and regularly review key stakeholders and partners data management system

** Assist programme team with research and analysis tasks as required

** Support the Program Manager and Programme Coordinator on administrative duties as assigned, such as: Interpreting/translating, minutes taking, etc

** Provide support to the programme team with generation of field visit/monitoring reports

** Other duties related to Oxfam's programme as and when required by the Line Manager

Required qualifications:

** At least three years experience working in the job related sector (government or NGO) preferably on poverty/vulnerability issues

** Working effectively with others

** University degree, preferably in Public/Business Administration

** Good planning and reporting skills

** Proven capacity to undertake varied tasks simultaneously to tight deadlines

** Excellent communication skills (GEO/ENG)- written & spoken

** Good presentation skills

** Good knowledge of protocol and communication ethics

** Understanding of gender issues and commitment to promoting gender equity

** Ability to travel at short notice

** Experience, knowledge and understanding of project cycle management would be an asset

2. Monitoring/Evaluation Programme Officer (MEAL PO)

Location: Tbilisi

Employment status: full-time employment agreement, competitive salary and benefits package

Contract length: 4 years

Main responsibilities:

** Plan and manage the resources of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) unit over a broad spectrum of programs or geographies in line with Oxfam staff competencies, international standards and commitment to continual improvement

** Establish and maintain effective MEAL system, that would cover technical aspects of the implementation, cost effectiveness and impact assessment.

** Work closely with regional quality team, ensuring effective, accurate and timely administration of the MEAL process and internal database

** Active participation in development of project logic of intervention and project proposals for donors

** Lead project monitoring on quarterly basis and conduct follow up learning events among key stakeholders

** Support all Programme managers with the planning and implementation of the internal reviews of the country programmes

** Ensure capacity building of programme staff and partners on the effective utilisation of the MEAL system;

** Ensure high degree of accountability at all levels (project, partner, stakeholder), including capacity building of staff and partners on accountability

** Conduct midterm reviews, facilitate workshop around findings, insure review results are adequately reflected in the project plans

** Lead baseline, end line surveys, ensure results are processed and reports produced

** Develop TORs for researches, monitoring processes, ensure quality of the reports

** Ensure human stories' gathering during monitoring/field visits

** Provide support and guidelines to the programme staff on the preparation for donors' monitoring and evaluation visits

** Research and bring evidence from partners to support Programme Manager to influence external and internal policy agendas.

Required qualifications:

** At least three years experience working in the job related sector (government or NGO) preferably on poverty/vulnerability issues

** Working effectively with others

** Strong experience in data analysis and research

** Confident facilitation and presentation skills

** Demonstrable planning skills and a proven capacity to undertake varied tasks simultaneously to tight deadlines

** Proven understanding and knowledge of MEAL methodologies and tools

** Excellent communication skills (GEO/ENG)- written & spoken

** A proven ability to analyse and synthesise large amounts of complex information; think strategically

** Understanding of gender issues and commitment to promoting gender equity

** Experience in MEAL and/or Research in the field of advocacy and campaigns (desirable)

Interested candidates should deliver their CV in sealed envelopes (capturing the title of the position they are applying for) to the below address by November 19, 2013, before 17:00. Please ensure that the CV includes names and contact details of at least 2 referees.

No telephone inquiries, please. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Address: Oxfam GB Georgia Office

Apt 1, 47a Paliashvili St.

Tbilisi 0179, Georgia 

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