Monitoring and Evaluation Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Duty Station: To be determined

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: 29 August 2024

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; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Crisis Coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of Operations (Gaza Response) and in coordination with relevant units in the mission and the Regional M&E and Risk Management Officer, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for leading the management of the monitoring and evaluation functions of the Gaza response, supporting the Head of Operations in tracking and monitoring projects, ensuring accountability to the beneficiaries and to the donors, and promoting learning and improvement in the response.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Institutional and Operational Set-Up

• Supervise and guide the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities according to projects/programmes/strategy result matrices and M&E plans in close coordination with the Project/Programme Managers and other relevant IOM staff and partners.
• Ensure adherence to existing Evaluation and Monitoring policies and guidelines and Results-based Management (RBM) roadmaps, frameworks and guidance including a proper use of PRIMA for monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Lead, with support from the Regional M&E and Risk Management Officer, the development of plans, tools and systems to monitor implementation of projects/programmes and/or strategies within the Gaza response focusing on activities, results, expenditure, budget, risks and assumptions, in line with donor/UNCT requirements, IOM strategies, and institutional M&E and reporting requirements.
• Ensure that risks are assessed and new ones identified during the regular monitoring of project activities, and where appropriate ensure that associated Project Risk Register Matrix, Risk Treatment plans are monitored and regularly reviewed.
• Provide substantive inputs to strengthen capacity of IOM staff and partners to carry out M&E activities through training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Regularly update the evaluation and monitoring plans for projects/programmes/strategies, including identification of key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring and evaluating performance in line with the Strategic Results Framework (SRF), and share the evaluation plan with the Regional M&E and Risk Management Officer on a regular basis.
• Actively engage in M&E activities for and with UN Agencies, UNCT, donors, government and external partners at country level, including on possible joint monitoring and evaluations, for instance in United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) Evaluation.
• Document good practices and lessons learned through analysis of monitoring findings and evaluation reports, identify causes of potential bottlenecks and corrective measures, and facilitate discussion of related M&E and RBM findings and challenges with relevant IOM project staff, management, and partners.
• Facilitate regular feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders on activities and services provided through the organization’s support, in close coordination with field units and relevant focal points within the Gaza response.

Reporting and Communication

• Provide technical support to IP to improve their monitoring and evaluation capacity through capacity building and field visits, as required.
• Manage submissions for the IOM global institutional reporting processes including the Institutional Questionnaire.
• Conduct M&E activities that can contribute to the management and analysis of migration trends and related data relevant for IOM in the country.

Project Development Support

• Provide inputs for the development of project/programme logic including Results Matrices and Theory of Change, and for the monitoring and evaluation sections of project proposals/strategies.
• Ensure that adequate monitoring and evaluation costs are budgeted and advocated for as per IOM M&E policies, guidelines and Project Handbook.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, International Studies 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

• Experience in project/strategy conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Experience in capacity-building activities, including design and delivery of trainings;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders.

Skills

• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the region;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming and institutional requirements;
• Demonstrated writing and research skills;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
• Sound and Proven 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. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) 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, 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 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 Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.