with Oxfam
Department purpose: The Oxfam in Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia’s Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localization of humanitarian leadership, long-term development programming, and influencing work. Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and effective management of the programming in Asia, effective management of financial and human resources in line with Oxfam policy, and providing high-level support and representation for advocacy, fundraising, and any other representational purposes in support of Oxfam’s work and interest while ensuring gender justice and feminist principles are adopted.
Team purpose: The Mekong Regional Water Governance Program (MRWGP) focuses on inclusive and equitable water governance, addressing climate change, water security, and social accountability. MRWGP oversees regional projects funded by DFAT and SDC, ensuring sustainable water governance across Cambodia, Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam and Myanmar. The Inclusion Program 3 (IP3) (2025-2029) integrates governance and climate resilience for regional policy impact. The program aims for - More sustainable and resilient livelihoods of riparian communities in the Mekong Sub-region and prioritises three interconnected pillars Pillar 1: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Feminist Influencing; Pillar 2: Inclusive Water Resource Governance; Pillar 3. Climate Resilient Communities.
Location: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Contract: 1-year fixed term
One Oxfam Grade: C1 National
Salary and benefits: N/A
Job purpose: The Program Quality and Partnership Manager strengthens IP3 Program Quality and Partnership Management through leadership in learning, evidence use, and strategic documentation. The role ensures consistent, high-quality, and timely monitoring, reporting, and evidence sharing across the IP3 program.
They advise Oxfam country offices and partners in the Mekong region to track and document progress and demonstrate evidence of change toward program impacts. The Manager ensures strong alignment between regional and country-level implementation, annual plans, and reports that meet donor requirements and Oxfam quality standards.
In collaboration with the IP3 Manager and with support from the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, they will lead the development of an effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework and system, aligned to the IP3 Theory of Change and Theory of Action.
Working closely with country teams, regional partners, and the Oxfam Asia team, they will build systems for evidence and program wide learning, and deliver capacity strengthening for women leaders, Indigenous Peoples, civil society actors, and other stakeholders involved in the program.
The Program Quality and Partnership Lead/Manager will work with partners to analyze outputs and outcomes and support the Policy and Communications Lead in the timely use of evidence for policy engagement and influence.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the website
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.