CFA-OIM-CI-02-2024_01 Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant At International Organization for Migration

Position: 01 Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Duty station: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Type of contract: Consultancy

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: February 7, 2024

CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM works to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does this by providing services and advice to Governments and migrants.

Launched in September 2022, with funding from the European Union, the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Program (MPRR) allows migrants who decide to voluntarily return to their country of origin to do so in a safe and dignified manner, in full respect of international human rights standards and the principle of non-refoulement.

In close partnership with state and non-state actors, the project provides assistance to returnees to help them rebuild their lives in their country of origin through an integrated approach to reintegration that seeks to meet economic, social and psychosocial needs returnees.

It is in this context that IOM is recruiting a consultant to support data collection for the monitoring-evaluation activities of the MPRR project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Tasks to be performed under the contract

• Conduct telephone surveys with returned migrants to measure their level of satisfaction with assistance for voluntary return and reintegration;
• Collect, compile, monitor and process any complaints from migrants;
• Carry out field visits according to the needs identified by the project monitoring and evaluation team;
• Ensure that all questionnaires are saved in the tablets and sent to the IOM database;
• Ensure that monthly data collection objectives are met;
• Assist program staff in planning and implementing surveys by participating in data collection and cleaning;
• Support program staff in compiling monthly and interim reports by providing accurate and timely data;
• Know and comply with IOM data protection standards;
• Perform all other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

2. Performance indicators for evaluating results

• KOBO surveys completed according to needs and the quota defined monthly;
• Monthly analysis of collected data;
• Weekly reports on surveys collected and recommendations for monitoring vulnerable cases with reintegration and protection colleagues;
• Field missions prepared and carried out (if necessary).

PROFILE

Education

• University degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, from an accredited academic institution [1] or in a related field, with 02 (two) years of relevant professional experience or;
• Secondary school diploma/certificate with 04 (four) years of relevant professional experience.

Experiences

• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation;
• Good writing and proofreading skills;
• Experience in data collection desired, including conducting interviews/focus groups with migrants is an asset;
• Experience using tablets and/or Kobo Collect, ODK Collect is an advantage.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent oral and written command of French;
• Good knowledge of a local language would be an asset.

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and encourages individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: respects high ethical standards and acts in accordance with the principles/rules and standards of conduct of the Organization.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates the ability to work in a calm, competent and engaged manner and uses good judgment in meeting daily challenges.
• Courage: Is willing to take a stand on important issues.
• Empathy: Demonstrates compassion for others and makes others feel safe and respected and that they are treated fairly.

Key skills :

• Teamwork: Actively contribute to an effective, collegial, and pleasant team environment.
• Deliver Results: Produces and delivers quality results in a timely and service-oriented manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed results.
• Continuous learning: demonstrate an interest in improving your own skills and those of your colleagues.
• Responsibility: accept and give constructive criticism.
• Communication: listen and communicate clearly, adapting to your audience.

Notes

Any offer relating to this call for applications is subject to confirmation of funding.

Applicants must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality. Hire will be subject to certification that the applicant is medically fit for the intended employment and verification of residency status, visa and clearances by the applicable government, if applicable, and security clearances.

[1] List of accredited academic institutions from the World Higher Education Database : https://www.whed.net