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.
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Core Competencies:
Preferred
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Exempt / Boston Union / Band F
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