M&E Reporting Officer (LHD) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: M&E Reporting Officer (LHD)

Duty Station: IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 25 July 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.

Context:

Since 2006, IOM has been implementing a range of humanitarian and development projects in all regions of Somalia.

The Labour Mobility and Human Development (LHD) Unit in Somalia focuses its interventions on enhancement of institutional capacities, and adoption of measures to maximize migration outcomes and diaspora engagement and investment.

Its largest programme, Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) is a capacity- building programme, which transfers skills from African diaspora experts back to Africa. MIDA programmes in Somalia aim to build the capacity of Somali institutions through Somali diaspora skills and knowledge transfer. To date, the programme has placed more than 480 Somali experts throughout the three regions at various ministries and institutions. Through the MIDA programme IOM has supported a number of sectors including: Justice and Rule of Law, Public Financial Management, Health, Education, Natural Resource Management, Commerce and Industry among others which are crucial for the economic and social development and the stability of Somalia.

Other areas that LHD is looking to implement activities in are Labour Migration to support the development of labour migration governance frameworks and support the government of Somalia in addressing unemployment.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (LHD), and in coordination with the Regional Office Nairobi Labour Migration and Human Development Regional Thematic (RON LMHD RTS), the M&E and Reporting Officer (LHD) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing LHD related monitoring and reporting activities in the Country Office.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Work to improve the current monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism of LabourMigration and Human Development programmes by contributing to the development and facilitating the utilization of monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress in achieving project outputs, as well as identifying and recommending solutions to address implementation challenges.
2. Improve the Training of Facilitators (ToF) programme by coordinating the development of the training curriculum & TOF modules to facilitate streamlining across various sectors.
3. Facilitate TOF training of new MIDA participants.
4. Support promotion and mainstreaming of gender in LHD programmes to help increase the proportion of female project participants and beneficiaries.
5. Monitor the implementation of a standardized quality assurance system for MIDA participants’ work plans and reports for the effective monitoring of all MIDA participants’ deliverables.
6. In close coordination with the Programme Manager (LHD), provide technical inputs to support the development of project proposals on migration thematic topics under the Labour and Human Mobility Unit.
7. Provide guidance and information to support the preparation and submission of donor reports.
8. Participate in coordination meetings, workshops and conferences with other development partners, UN agencies as well as Somali government institutions and private sector as per guidance of the Programme Manager (LHD).
9. Assist with provision of information as requested by Headquarters, the Regional Office, UNand other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, partner agencies, implementing partners, etc.
10. Support MIDA institutional needs assessments and field visits, as may be required, for the development, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
11. Assist in identifying potential funding opportunities by coordinating donor briefings, supporting liaison with potential donors, and attending partner coordination meetings.
12. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political, Social Science, International Relations, Law, Labour Relations, 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

• Experience in Migration and Development; with focus on diaspora engagement programming;
• Experience in working with diaspora associations;
• Experience on institutional capacity building;
• Experience working in Somalia;
• Experience in project/programme development, evaluation and monitoring

Skills

• Strong computer skills, specifically hands-on experience in usage of MS Office.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali 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

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia.

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, 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.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 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 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 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 Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.