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Programme Quality and Knowledge Lead

📍 Harare 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Research and Quality

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📅 30/09/2026

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Job Description

Job Description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related field?

Do you have 6 years senior leadership and management in programme quality, MEAL, research, or knowledge management within development and/or humanitarian contexts?

Do you have Proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across a number of locations?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam is looking for Programme Quality and Knowledge Lead;

The Programme Quality and Knowledge (PQK) Lead provides strategic leadership for programme quality, MEAL, learning, evidence generation, and accountability systems across the SAF Cluster. The role ensures that programme implementation is underpinned by robust evidence, consistent quality standards, and effective learning systems, enabling adaptive programming and impactful influencing.

Programme Quality Leadership & Standards (18%)

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership to ensure consistent programme quality across the Cluster.

Establish and maintain harmonised programme quality standards and frameworksEnsure consistency in programme design, implementation, and reporting across countriesGuide Programme Managers and Coordinators on quality assurance approachesMEAL Systems Strengthening & Integration (18%)

Leads the development and integration of robust MEAL systems across the Cluster.

Design and oversee cluster-wide MEAL frameworks and toolsEnsure effective monitoring, evaluation, and results tracking across programmesStrengthen integration of MEAL into programme design and implementationEvidence Generation, Research & Knowledge Management (14%)

Strengthens the generation and use of credible evidence to inform programming and influencing.

Lead development of evidence generation and research agendasEnsure programme data is translated into insights, analysis, and knowledge productsStrengthen knowledge management systems and processes across the ClusterLearning, Adaptive Programming & Decision Support (10%)

Drives a culture of continuous learning and adaptive management.

Establish structured learning loops across programmes and teamsFacilitate reflection, review, and adaptive planning processesEnsure programme insights inform strategic decision-makingIntegration with Influencing & Regional Policy Engagement (10%)

Ensures strong linkage between evidence, influencing, and policy engagement.

Work closely with: Programme & Influencing Lead, Advocacy & Communications Manager, and SADC Civil Society Liaison LeadEnsure evidence informs: Advocacy strategies, Policy engagement, and Regional positioningSupport development of evidence-based policy briefs and advocacy materials

Partner MEAL Capacity Strengthening & Accountability (10%)

Strengthens partner capacity in MEAL, accountability, and evidence generation.

Support partners to develop and implement effective MEAL systemsStrengthen partner capacity in: Data collection and analysis, Learning and reflection, and Accountability to communitiesResults Reporting & Donor Accountability (8%)

Ensures high-quality results reporting and accountability to donors and stakeholders.

Oversee development of programme reports and results frameworksEnsure reporting is: Accurate, Evidence-based, and Aligned with donor requirementsLeadership & Management of PQK Function (8%)

Leads and manages the PQK team and function across the Cluster.

Line manage MEAL and knowledge staff where applicableBuild team capacity in: Evidence generation, Data analysis, and Learning facilitationSystems Strengthening & Cross-Functional Coordination (4%)

Ensures PQK systems are integrated across all functions.

Work closely with: Programme teams, Business Development, and OperationsStrengthen alignment between: Programme delivery, Evidence systems, and Funding and reporting requirements

Qualifications and Experience

What we are looking for: We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related fieldProven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across a number of locations6 years senior leadership and management in programme quality, MEAL, research, or knowledge management within development and/or humanitarian contextsDemonstrated experience in designing and leading MEAL systems across multi-country or complex programme portfoliosStrong technical expertise in research methods, data analysis, and evidence generation (qualitative and quantitative)Proven experience in integrating evidence and learning into programme design, adaptive management, and influencingExperience working in partner-led programming models, including strengthening partner MEAL and accountability systemsDemonstrated experience in results reporting, donor compliance, and accountability frameworksExperience operating in multi-country, matrixed organisational structures, with the ability to influence across teams without direct authority.Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines and geographical areas.Demonstrated experience in being a leader in promoting women’s rights and gender equity

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