Oxfam America 

Title:                           

Project Officer, US Program

Location:                    

Boston, MA

Reports to:                 

Deputy Director, US Program

Duration:                    

Half-time, 8 months (August 2016-March 2017)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

In coordination with Oxfam colleagues, the Project Officer for the US Program supports grantmaking and partner support, desktop research for planning purposes, strategic planning, and MEL systems.

COORDINATES WITH:  

US Program Deputy Director, Director and program staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists program staff in grantmaking and provides support to partners as appropriate. This includes reviewing grant applications for quality control, managing grants in CCGT and obtaining and reviewing partner reports.
• Conducts desktop scoping and issue research to support program planning.

• Supports strategic planning, including monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, for programs and campaigns in alignment with Oxfam America’s program approach.
• Gathers and analyzes monitoring and reporting data for evaluation and learning purposes.
• Produces key written reports of program activities and impact for internal and external purposes, as needed.
• Coordinates with US Program’s Senior Research Advisor on external program impact evaluations.
• Organizes team processes for planning, internal learning/evaluation and teambuilding for USRO staff.
• Maintains a library of US Program learning documents.
• Ensures that learning generated through evaluation systems is well integrated into ongoing as well as new program development.
• Supports the integration of gender issues into US Program plans with research and planning support. 
• Manages smaller projects including event planning, retreat planning, materials production, off-site meetings, etc. as needed. 
• Undertakes other projects as appropriate and as directed by the Deputy Director.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Has an understanding of gender equity and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender equity and diversity in our workplace and programs.
  • Stays abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities; demonstrates continuous learning of the field.
  • Works effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work.
  • Performs all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect.
  • Commitment to Oxfam America’s mission and goals.

Exempt / Boston Union / Band F