Oxfam Hiring for MEAL Data Collectors at Mafraq, Jordan Full Time

1. Background

Project background

Oxfam in partnership with GGGI are implementing a project in Za’atari Refugee Camp and in the hosting communities in Mafraq aimed at piloting a circular economy model where resource efficiency can be achieved at the household and community levels.

The project will target 1,000 households in Za’atari Refugee Camp and 200 households in the hosting communities in Mafraq. These households will be participating in a pilot scheme whereby organic waste will be collected and compost will be produced and where greywater will be extracted. Both resources will be used to test the effectiveness of resource efficiency and resource use within these communities.

Baseline Assessment

Tools are defined based on the objectives and project’s logical framework, and in close cooperation with the project teams 

2. Process and Plan of Mobilization for Data collectors

•  Data collectors will be responsible for data collection through digital tools to be provided by Oxfam
• Data collectors will do the data collection through Face-to-Face individual interviews and/or phone calls (if required)
• Data collectors will use a safe, confidential, and private space to conduct interviews
• The work will require field travel (in Mafraq)
• Throughout the period, the data collectors will share their experience and receive feedback from Oxfam’s project team and MEAL

3. Briefing by Oxfam

Brief required to be conducted

• Data collectors will receive an induction of Oxfam values, Code of Conduct (COC) and relevant internal policies  
• Data collectors will receive and full brief on the project, so they are able to communicate with beneficiaries with a proper background of the project
• Data collectors will receive a training session on how to use the digital tool (SurveyCTO is the data collection tool)                 

4. Ethics

Specific or possible ethical issues

• Data collectors will commit to abide by Oxfam’s ethical standards or provide evidence of equivalent institutional standard where the successful applicant is a research institute with its own established standards.
• Data collectors’ policy and COC will be briefed and then signed by data collectors to ensure the proper understanding
• Specific ethical standards apply regarding data collection on SGBV protection and potentially with survivors. In particular, ensuring confidentiality will be paramount. Informed consent will be systematically required for any interview and data maintained with all safeguarding measures appropriate. 

5. Key sources and people to be consulted

• Policy for Oxfam data collectors
• Oxfam COC
• Oxfam’s relevant documentation on SGBV protection
• Staff of Oxfam in Jordan (Project team, MEAL, HR) and possibly other Oxfam staff recommended by the team in Jordan

6. Timetable

• For data collection in Za’atari Refugee Camp and Um Jummal Municipality: 12 working days

Data collection will commence by August 31, 2023

7. Management of Data Collectors

• MEAL Officer and Technical Project Officer- with supervision from Senior MEAL Officer and Project Manager

8. Qualifications and desirables

Essential:

• Relevant diploma/certificate from a recognized university or institute
• Knowledge on dealing with culture diversity

Desirable:

• Experience in data collection from vulnerable communities in Jordan
• Case management experience is a good asset
• To be based in Mafraq Governorate

Organizational Values

• Accountability: Results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. Oxfam believes that volunteers should also be held accountable for their actions
• Empowerment: Everyone involved with Oxfam should feel they can make change happen
• Inclusiveness: Everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences