MEAL Consultant, ACT Project

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Job Description

COORDINTES WITH

Bangladesh: WAVE Foundation, SKS Foundation, and JAGO NARI
Indonesia: CIS Timor
Nepal: NEEDS Nepal
Philippines: CDP, SIKAT, and PDRRN

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This evaluation comes after 6 years of implementation in the same communities of the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal. A first evaluation report was delivered at the end of ACT phase 1 in 2023 to assess the effectiveness, impacts and identify the best DRR practices. As this second phase of ACT will end by December 31, 2026, Oxfam America is looking for a team of evaluation consultants to conduct a summative and formative evaluation that will provide valuable information on how ACT programming contributed to strengthening DRR capacities, local DRR systems, and early signs of sustainability in the target communities over the years, and will provide insights and recommendations for a next phase.

Oxfam is committed, over the next decade, to a just and sustainable future. As Oxfam is driving by this mission, it works to enhance humanitarian action for which Oxfam helps people and communities develop core competencies to strengthen their resilience, continues to reorient the humanitarian system towards local leadership, and expands opportunities for those impacted by protracted conflict and recurring crises to lead on sustainable solutions. As populations around the world are heavily impacted by multi-dimensional inequalities, which make people more vulnerable to natural disasters, Oxfam fights those inequalities in a conscious way by promoting just economies, gender and climate justice, and accountable governance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

With the support of Oxfam and partners, the consulting team will lead and develop a robust methodology adequate to answer the key evaluation questions and to assess the level of sustainability. The evaluation process should include the following steps:
1.Inception phase: Review available documentation on current and past projects and evaluations. Consult communities, local NGOs and local authorities and define sustainability and local leadership in those specific contexts to design the evaluation’s methodology to evaluate the sustainability of Oxfam’s DRR interventions, and validate the sustainability domains proposed in this ToR. There may be need to clearly define key concepts such as food and economic security, and the different domains of sustainability. It is recommended developing a first roadmap of the dissemination strategies to be considered for this evaluation and identifying key program actors.

2.On site data collection: To avoid survey fatigue from partner communities and stakeholders we work with, conduct culturally appropriate data collection in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and in the Philippines when necessary. We recommend to maximize the time in the field to do some sensemaking, valuable information sharing and recommendation formulations with those local actors, respectful of respondent’s time, rights, language, and of any cultural norms when interacting with them.
3.Analysis and Interpretation: Review and sense-making of evaluation findings with the right stakeholders to obtain rich insights and analytical points that are context-specific.

4.Evaluation Reports: Write one evaluation report answering the key evaluation questions and provide credible findings and evidence. The main evaluation report should provide a list of annexes from which short country-specific evaluation reports, visual two stories of local DRR transformation from each country, and other relevant documentation should be annexed. (The structure of reports will be collectively decided).
5.Key Findings Dissemination Planning: Share learnings with various audiences (i.e., Oxfam, partners, government agencies, and community DRR groups), and develop an uptake plan per country that will inform Oxfam and partners on what actions to take and plan to share key findings with a variety of audiences.

The consulting team is required to sign and comply with Oxfam’s Code of Conduct to:
-Uphold the integrity and reputation of Oxfam by ensuring that your professional and personal conduct is demonstrably consistent with Oxfam’s values and standards.
-Treat all people with respect and dignity and challenge any form of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, explosion or abuse.
-Perform your duties and conduct your private life in a manner that avoids possible conflicts of interest with the work of Oxfam
-Be responsible for the use of information, equipment, money and resources to which you have access by reason of my association with Oxfam.
-Protect the health, safety, security and welfare of all Oxfam employees, volunteers and contractors.
-Promote human rights, protect the environment and oppose criminal or unethical activities.

Furthermore, we expect that this evaluation intentionally applies decolonial and feminist principles in the data collection, analysis, and reporting process, along with the use of mixed methods and participatory approaches respecting and involving the local communities, pertinent stakeholders, Oxfam and our local partners in this evaluation of our program, ensuring that diverse and, also, local perspectives guide the process.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

The evaluation team must abide by Oxfam’s Responsible Program Data Policy. It is prohibited to disclose all data and information provided by communities, partners organizations and Oxfam. The products produced shall be the property of the partner organizations and Oxfam, and may not be disclosed, reproduced, marketed or shared by any means, without the prior written permission of the parties concerned.

A 1.5-hour induction on Oxfam’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Principles and mechanisms will be delivered to all team members. This information will be of the responsibility of the consulting team to share with all those who may be contracted to support the evaluation lead.

All involved evaluators should also be aware of and comply with the Code of Ethics mandated by the relevant evaluation associations or societies where the evaluation is taking place, if the relevant association exists.

An Evaluation Advisory Committee (EAC) will be formed and its members who are based in all target countries and some external, have among their responsibilities to support the coordination and progress of this evaluation process and to oversee its quality. The Senior Humanitarian MEAL Advisor will be the focal point of contact and will be supporting the Consulting Team throughout the evaluation contract period, ensuring that:
-all documents and information required for this evaluation is handed to them,
-their enquiries or questions are responded in timely manner,
-the evaluation process is completed within the agreed timeframe inclusive of an exit strategy and
-they are introduced to all teams (Oxfam and partners) and relevant individuals in country, and they have the logistical support for needed in-country trips.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Evaluation Lead:
•Have a minimum of 7 years of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience managing multi-country evaluation projects in Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Resilience, Food Security, other relevant areas.
•Have conducted studies, evaluations or surveys to better understand, learn about and measure disaster preparedness or humanitarian action
•Have very solid knowledge of, and experience using a diversity of M&E approaches and methods mixing qualitative and quantitative methods to accurately answer evaluation questions.
•Is able to lead and support the whole evaluation team. Have experience in building a team of local evaluators/consultants in the region to collaborate on a multi-country programme evaluation, and remotely working with them and advising them in the most effective manner.

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

•Have a good understanding and demonstrating application of gender sensitive, safeguarding and feminist standards and principles in evaluation to integrate into data collection and analysis as well as into evaluation recommendations.
•Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to accurately and concisely convey informative and formative answers to evaluation questions in a report and PPT presentations and other dissemination products, as well as liaising with a diverse teams in country (Oxfam and implementing partners, in-country evaluators, local stakeholders), and community members in a respectful and culturally-appropriate manner.
•Experience in effectively and visually presenting using multiple media evaluation findings and learnings adapted to the target audience and users of the evaluation: teams (Oxfam and implementing partners), local and national government structures and community members.

•Experience in effectively and visually presenting using multiple media evaluation findings and learnings adapted to the target audience and users of the evaluation: teams (Oxfam and implementing partners), local and national government structures and community members.
•Have good facilitation skills both online and in face-to-face contexts and able to provide a toolbox of facilitation methods for the whole evaluation team.

PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information

The complete terms of reference can be found here.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

This evaluation comes after 6 years of implementation in the same communities of the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal. A first evaluation report was delivered at the end of ACT phase 1 in 2023 to assess the effectiveness, impacts and identify the best DRR practices. As this second phase of THIS PROJECT will end by December 31, 2026, Oxfam America is looking for a team of evaluation consultants to conduct a summative and formative evaluation that will provide valuable information on how ACT programming contributed to strengthening DRR capacities, local DRR systems, and early signs of sustainability in the target communities over the years, and will provide insights and recommendations for a next phase.

The current project is working the following geographies:

Oxfam and partners work in the same target areas since its very first phase, as summarized below:

Nepa - 40 communities in four municipalities: Bhimdatta, Dodhara Chandani, Beldandi and Parsuram in the lower Mahakali River basin in Dadeldhura and Kanchanpur district, Sudurpaschim province. 

Philippine - 32 communities in six municipalities: Balangiga, Lawaan, Quinapondan, Dolores, Virac and Salcedo in Catanduanes under Region V and Eastern Samar province under Region VIII. 

Bangladesh - 12 communities in Gaibandha, Barisal and Barguna districts; and 

Indonesia - Three communities in two districts, Timor Tengah Selatan and Malaka, Nusa Tenggara Timur. 

KEY EVALUATIONS QUESTIONS

Transformational local DRR Leadership

How have the DRR capacities and leadership of communities and their diverse socio-demographic groups (the most marginalized) and local authorities transformed throughout the life cycle of the project?

Sub questions:

• What behaviors and attitudes have transformed or persisted from communities and local authorities/governments in key DRR systems (EWS, AA, DRR funding, Community Disaster Committees, etc.)?
• What have been the most and least effective contributing approaches to build local DRR governance for community disaster resilience inclusive of all sociodemographic and most marginalized groups?

Effectiveness of DRR financial strategies

How have the economic and financial strategies or mechanisms promoted by the program impacted livelihoods, food security and economic resilience of communities and households?

Sub questions:

• What are the economic and social impacts/outcomes of the diverse livelihood strategies implemented in the different countries?
• What the ways forward to address identified gaps to maximize the positive and long terms impacts of community-based and other types of livelihoods?

Signs of Sustainability

How are the impacts of DRR interventions in all 4 countries showing signs of sustainability emerging from ACT phase 1 at institutional, social/human, economic and environmental levels?

Sub questions:

• What are the main factors and barriers that can support and jeopardize the sustainability of Oxfam and partners’ work?
• How can we overcome these barriers and challenges?

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

With the support of Oxfam and partners, the consulting team will lead and develop a robust methodology adequate to answer the key evaluation questions and to assess the level of sustainability. The evaluation process should include the following steps:

1. Inception phase: Review available documentation on current and past projects and evaluations. Consult communities, local NGOs and local authorities and define sustainability and local leadership in those specific contexts to design the evaluation’s methodology to evaluate the sustainability of Oxfam’s DRR interventions, and validate the sustainability domains proposed in this ToR. There may be need to clearly define key concepts such as food and economic security, and the different domains of sustainability. It is recommended developing a first roadmap of the dissemination strategies to be considered for this evaluation and identifying key program actors.
   1. Inception report with detailed methodology building on literature review of available data and initial consultations) max 10 pages. (10 days). To be delivered by August 17, 2026.

1. On site data collection: To avoid survey fatigue from partner communities and stakeholders we work with, conduct culturally appropriate data collection in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and in the Philippines when necessary. We recommend to maximize the time in the field to do some sensemaking, valuable information sharing and recommendation formulations with those local actors, respectful of respondent’s time, rights, language, and of any cultural norms when interacting with them.
   1. Data collection in all 4 ACT countries between September and October 2026. Some additional and valuable monitoring data will be made available to the evaluation team such the endline data reports, and annual outcome harvesting. Data analysis will be undertaken in first half of November 2026 (11 days).

1. Analysis and Interpretation: Review and sense-making of evaluation findings with the right stakeholders to obtain rich insights and analytical points that are context-specific.

1. Evaluation Reports: Write one evaluation report answering the key evaluation questions and provide credible findings and evidence. The main evaluation report should provide a list of annexes from which short country-specific evaluation reports, two visual stories of local DRR transformation from each country, and other relevant documentation should be annexed. (The structure of reports will be collectively decided).

• 1. Draft Evaluation Report (35 pages max.), including short case stories and Key Recommendations. To be delivered by Nov 16, 2026. The consulting team will identify vital enabling factors and barriers impacting DRR interventions’ effectiveness against the key evaluation questions, and provide recommendations. The structure of the evaluation report will be discussed and agreed collaboratively.
• Country brief reports (could be added as Annexes of the draft evaluation report (7days). To be delivered by 4 December, 2026.

1. Key Findings Dissemination Planning: Share learnings with various audiences (i.e., Oxfam, partners, government agencies, and community DRR groups), and develop an uptake plan per country that will inform Oxfam and partners on what actions to take and plan to share key findings with a variety of audiences.
   1. Short dissemination plans. The evaluation team will work with Oxfam and partner teams on developing a strategy plan to disseminate the evaluation’s key findings, identifying the right audiences, the right timing and events to present the findings, and the evaluation products available to be used.
   2. A series of 3 presentations from the consulting teams presenting the findings in different spaces will be scheduled between December 14 and 18, 2026.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

The consulting team is required to sign and comply with Oxfam’s Code of Conduct to:

• Uphold the integrity and reputation of Oxfam by ensuring that your professional and personal conduct is demonstrably consistent with Oxfam’s values and standards.
  Treat all people with respect and dignity and challenge any form of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, explosion or abuse.
• Perform your duties and conduct your private life in a manner that avoids possible conflicts of interest with the work of Oxfam
• Be responsible for the use of information, equipment, money and resources to which you have access by reason of my association with Oxfam.
  Protect the health, safety, security and welfare of all Oxfam employees, volunteers and contractors.
• Promote human rights, protect the environment and oppose criminal or unethical activities.
• Furthermore, we expect that this evaluation intentionally applies decolonial and feminist principles in the data collection, analysis, and reporting process, along with the use of mixed methods and participatory approaches respecting and involving the local communities, pertinent stakeholders, Oxfam and our local partners in this evaluation of our program, ensuring that diverse and, also, local perspectives guide the process.

The evaluation team must abide by Oxfam’s Responsible Program Data Policy. It is prohibited to disclose all data and information provided by communities, partners organizations and Oxfam. The products produced shall be the property of the partner organizations and Oxfam, and may not be disclosed, reproduced, marketed or shared by any means, without the prior written permission of the parties concerned.

A 1.5-hour induction on Oxfam’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Principles and mechanisms will be delivered to all team members. This information will be of the responsibility of the consulting team to share with all those who may be contracted to support the evaluation lead.

All involved evaluators should also be aware of and comply with the Code of Ethics mandated by the relevant evaluation associations or societies where the evaluation is taking place, if the relevant association exists.

An Evaluation Advisory Committee (EAC) will be formed and its members who are based in all target countries and some external, have among their responsibilities to support the coordination and progress of this evaluation process and to oversee its quality.

The Senior Humanitarian MEAL Advisor will be the focal point of contact and will be supporting the Consulting Team throughout the evaluation contract period, ensuring that:

• all documents and information required for this evaluation is handed to them,
• their enquiries or questions are responded in timely manner,
• the evaluation process is completed within the agreed timeframe inclusive of an exit strategy and
• they are introduced to all teams (Oxfam and partners) and relevant individuals in country, and they have the logistical support for needed in-country trips.

Qualifications

Evaluation Lead:
 

• Have a minimum of 7 years of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience managing multi-country evaluation projects in Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Resilience, Food Security, other relevant areas.
   

• Have conducted studies, evaluations or surveys to better understand, learn about and measure disaster preparedness or humanitarian action
   
• Have very solid knowledge of, and experience using a diversity of M&E approaches and methods mixing qualitative and quantitative methods to accurately answer evaluation questions.
• Is able to lead and support the whole evaluation team. Have experience in building a team of local evaluators/consultants in the region to collaborate on a multi-country programme evaluation, and remotely working with them and advising them in the most effective manner.
• Experience in effectively and visually presenting using multiple media evaluation findings and learnings adapted to the target audience and users of the evaluation: teams (Oxfam and implementing partners), local and national government structures and community members. 

Evaluators:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience in Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Resilience, Food Security, other relevant areas in the country where the evaluator is focusing on. 

• Have very solid knowledge of and experience using a diversity of M&E approaches and methods mixing qualitative and quantitative methods to accurately answer evaluation questions 

• Have a good understanding and demonstrating application of gender sensitive, safeguarding and/or feminist standards and principles in evaluation to integrate into data collection and analysis as well as into evaluation recommendations. 

CORE COMPETENCIES
Have good facilitation skills both online and in face-to-face contexts and able to provide a toolbox of facilitation  methods for the whole evaluation team.

Ability to travel to remote areas in Asia, if needed.

Develop a dissemination strategy based on the local contexts to support Oxfam and partners in disseminating the evaluation findings.

Have excellent English language skills (requirement) to communicate with ACT teams

Additional Information

Oxfam invites bids from firms, individuals and groups of individuals with the experience and skills described above. Ideally, one contract would be signed with the Evaluation Lead’s firm who would be composed of members, who are either based or have experience in the target countries of this evaluation. 

Please send the following to Marion Cabanes, Senior Humanitarian MEAL Advisor at marion.cabanes@oxfam.org by July 12, 2026:  

• A brief 2 to 3-page expression of interest with a description of the proposed methodological approach, deliverables, budget for this evaluation, including how you plan to work across the target countries (hybrid, remotely and in the field), and the possible dissemination strategies. 
• CVs detailing relevant skills and experience of no more than 2 pages per resume of each person part of the consulting team, including contactable referees for the Evaluation Team Leader.  
• Sample of previous work evaluating DRR or humanitarian interventions (one piece) to assess the following skills: writing, presenting data visually, considering gender and inclusion, or feminist principles, and other media used to present findings.  
• Online interviews with eligible candidates will be held between July 27 and 31, 2026. Final selection will be made by August 1, 2026 for a start of the evaluation process as soon as possible after background checking cleared. 

Selection criteria to be applied:  

·Quality of the methodological proposal: aspects that will help us to assess their suitability for that which is proposed in the RFP, quality of the proposal, feasibility, gender and inclusion, etc.  Anyone who is applying for this evaluation should present a methodology and approach, outlining how they will integrate mixed methods and participatory approaches in order to ensure the process is contextually relevant and inclusive 

·Profile and competencies of the evaluation team: knowledge, experience, composition and other necessary competencies.   

·Suitability of the detailed financial proposal: for the activities laid out in the methodology, within the financial possibilities of the project, etc.  

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Safeguarding & Conduct
Oxfam America is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, or misconduct. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate pre‑employment checks in line with Oxfam America’s Safeguarding Policy. As a participant in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), we may request information from previous employers regarding findings or investigations related to SEAH‑related misconduct.

BUDGET

Up to $ 50,000

For the global Consultant:

The global consultant/firm will work with national consultants, and the budget will include consulting fees and related expenses to this evaluation which includes travel to the Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

The main deliverable of this assignment will be regional report which includes the annexes of country specific reports.

The global consultant should submit a financial proposal that includes the consulting fee based on the sustainability evaluation and the process outlined above.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Safeguarding & Conduct
Oxfam America is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, or misconduct. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate pre‑employment checks in line with Oxfam America’s Safeguarding Policy. As a participant in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), we may request information from previous employers regarding findings or investigations related to SEAH‑related misconduct.

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