Monitoring and Evaluation Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 October 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), part of the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), supports the Organization’s activities that address the drivers and the impacts of forced migration by promoting policy and global strategy development, local and international partnerships, and through the provision of technical support to IOM Missions and governments. TRD assists communities, mobile and crisis-affected populations to promote stability, build peace and resilience, and to cope with both the root causes and the long-term effects of natural disasters, environmental degradation, gross human rights violations, instability, violence and conflict. Included in these efforts are programmes to support durable solutions to displacement including sustainable return and reintegration, livelihoods support, community stabilization, reintegration of specialized groups such as demobilized soldiers, and support to elections programmes for displaced and Diaspora.

In response to requests from Governments in the Lake Chad Region, IOM is implementing various government support programs in the Lake Chad basin Region (Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad), intended to create the necessary pre-conditions for a reliable, verifiable, and accountable system for the identification and reintegration of ‘low-risk’ former Boko Haram associates, to reduce recruitment into armed groups and promote broad reconciliation for sustained reintegration.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior DDRR Programme Coordinator based at HQ and in close collaboration with IOM DDRR program teams in each program country (Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad), the successful candidate will improve and provide substantive M&E support to the IOM Lake Chad Basin DDRR Program in Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon and provide advice and guidance in its relevant and effective implementation.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and provide M&E frameworks and M&E guidance for DDRR programmes in the Lake Chad Basin Region, at regional and country level. Ensure coherence between these frameworks and the M&E and results frameworks developed by the LCBC for the implementation of the Regional Stabilization Strategy and other regional instruments relevant for DDRR.
2. Develop and support the implementation of the Program Monitoring Plan and the Results Framework for the LCB DDRR Program, as well as relevant M&E and reporting tools for the programme, ensuring coherence across country programs and within the region.
3. Review and consolidate quarterly, annual and other project-related reports in line with donor requirements and provide relevant feedback and advice to inform the program management team on areas of program delivery as well as progress and constraints.
4. Ensure periodic program result framework reviews to fit specific program contexts in line with IOM and donor requirements. Guide and advise program management on revising the program/project log frame matrix on a continuous basis. Support the review and consolidation of country level project work plans and provide advice as necessary.
5. Provide expert technical support to program country teams in setting up and implementing program monitoring and reporting systems at country level, including the development of data collection tools.
6. Support, guide and ensure the collection, processing and management of program quality data at regional and country level and perform program data analysis as well as report on progress to relevant stakeholders.
7. Support the recruitment of, and monitor and advise on the work of national M&E officers as needed with regards to monitoring program performance, collecting and analyzing data, providing guidance and support as well as resolving issues.
8. Ensure the maintenance of proper project documentation, filing and information management, including analysis and packaging of information for intra-regional learning and/or setting up information tools and platforms for intra-regional information analysis and exchange.
9. Develop criteria and instruments/tools to identify, document and share best practices as knowledge products of DDRR programs, identifying the best means of communicating learning to different audiences to include but not limited to programme development staff, operational staff, government partners, donors and any other relevant stakeholder. Ensure regional coherence of Knowledge Management Strategies and coordinate their implementation.
10. Develop and ensure the implementation of communication protocols and information-sharing tools/ mechanisms, in coordination with programme management, field teams and programme partners, to ensure improved information sharing between all programme participants and stakeholders. This is to include establishing a system for regular communication on grant implementation with relevant programme units.
11. Provide substantive technical inputs and advice to Headquarters (HQ), regional and field offices for the development and implementation of strategies in program areas and/or countries undergoing transition and recovery. Contribute various technical inputs for the development and implementation of programmatic systems that facilitate greater programme responsiveness and accountability to beneficiaries, and provide critical feedback to programme management, facilitating and coordinating programme-level analyses of programme performance.
12. Review and provide recommendations for endorsement on project proposals and project reports.
13. Undertake duty travel as required and build the capacity of knowledge management and M&E activities, including through the training of national staff in order to meet expanding programme needs; conduct and/or enable field visits using appropriate tools to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the programme activities.
14. Prepare project and/or programme-level evaluation TORs, identify internal/external evaluators, and oversee their implementation. Prepare transversal analysis and snap-shot documents as needed.
15. Perform other duties related to this role as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Substantial experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans in small-scale grants, preferably with experience in the field of research, monitoring and/or evaluation;

• Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, M&E methods and approaches, planning and implementation of M&E systems, information/data analysis and report writing;

• Prior experience in working in a program is an asset;

• Experience supporting small-scale efforts promoting community resiliency, local capacity building, strategic communications and small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation is highly desirable.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of development program planning and implementation objectives;

• Strong ability to understand, develop and implement administrative and financial control procedures;

• Ability to use Access databases and Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook and Word software.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.