Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes) at International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes)

Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 December 2023

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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and direct supervision of the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation/Risk Management Officer (ROMERO) and in close coordination with the relevant Units/Programmes at the Regional Office (RO) and Country Offices (COs), the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes) will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) aspects of regional programmes and activities mainly focused on European Union (EU) Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme (MPRR); and Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa (RDPP).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In consultation with ROMERO and Project Managers/ Focal Points, contribute to the development of project standardized M&E framework and related systems including, M&E plan, tools, quality assurance mechanisms, and data collection methods and procedures, including proper use of IOM’s Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA) and the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).
2. Work in close consultation with ROMERO and Project Managers/ Focal Points to consolidate and share as necessary relevant M&E information to inform project progress and improvement in line with IOM and donor requirements.
3. In line with donor agreements and project, M&E plans, and in coordination with ROMERO and Project Managers/ Focal Points and COs, provide the necessary technical support for successful implementation of project baseline assessment, mid-term and final evaluations, including the development of evaluation ToRs, the identification of the evaluator, as well as the coordination of evaluation processes.
4. Work with the project teams to draft management responses to evaluation recommendations and assist with the monitoring of their implementation.
5. Document M&E trends and activities and create mechanisms for documenting and sharing learning among project staff and checking that e M&E processes strengthen or feed into Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) mechanisms, where relevant.
6. Review M&E plans regularly and check their pertinence to programme goals and objectives in coordination with respective COs.
7. Undertake regular field visits to support the implementation of M&E and to identify areas of improvement as well as facilitate access to M&E data for relevant stakeholders.
8. Review progress reports of COs, and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and necessary corrective actions.
9. Coordinate the effective information flow between COs, core project governance team and relevant Regional Offices; Contribute to and support the process of project data discussion in appropriate fora in a timely fashion, including the good practices, lessons learned and implications for future action; If necessary, create such discussion fora to fill any gaps.
10. Coordinate with the ROMERO and Project Managers/ Focal Points and Media and Communication Unit with regards to dissemination of good practices and lessons learned and utilization of the outputs of reports and findings in Public Information (PI) materials.
11. Keep abreast of developments in IOM’s Evaluation and Monitoring and Results-Based Management (RBM) functions to ensure compliance with IOM strategies and institutional monitoring and reporting requirements, including for the SRF, the IQ, PRIMA, and other regional M&E planning tools.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Operational and field experience in coordination, project management and monitoring and evaluation of migration related projects;
• Strong experience in coordination, communicating and liaising with governmental authorities,UN, international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other national/international institutions;
• Work experience in the North African region is an asset.

Skills

• Good knowledge of technical cooperation principles, concepts and techniques;
• Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies; • Sound knowledge of refugee and migration-related issues, including economic and social conditions of migrants in several countries;
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements;
• Good knowledge of financial and administrative management;
• Effective resource management and mobilization skills;
• Good writing, research, communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
• Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic or French is an advantage.

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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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. • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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