SVN 2024/001 SV – Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant – IRM – SST G – G6 (9 months) At International Organization for Migration

Short Vacancy Notice

Open toInternal andExternal Candidates

Position Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Duty Station: San Salvador, El Salvador

Classification: General Service, G6

Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term Contract, Graded – G4 SST – 9 months withpossibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: January 10, 2024

Reference Code: SVN 2024/001 SV

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

The Program “Integrated Responses on Migration from Central America” (IRM) funded by the United Stated Development Agency (USAID) is a six-year that contribute to safe, orderly, and regular migration in Central America towards addressing gaps in fundamental aspects of sustainable reintegration and integration needs of migrants. The Program is implemented in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Under the primary supervision of the Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation Officer in El Salvador and secondary supervision of the Head of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible to carry out the below activities as the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant in El Salvador.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of all the Programs assigned to the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, not limited to results matrix, work plans and monitoring of compliance with indicators.
• Assist in the design and development of new M&E tools. Ex: dashboard & other innovative templates.
• Coordinate with the M&E assistants and operation teams in different countries to compile, analyze and translate (Spanish to English) periodic donor reports in line with the M&E plans and agreed reporting schedules.
• Support development of proposals for new projects and upscaling of existing projects.
• Monitor reporting deadlines, timely collect data – guaranteeing IOM data protection principles – in liaison with the different project staff, using various methodologies and tools including surveys, interviews, focus groups, among others.
• Update the results matrix of all the programs in line with the agreed times and update the calendar with the reporting times of the Programs.
• Conduct visits and / or monitoring calls to the beneficiaries within the terms established in the programs and cases in which it is required.
• Assist in the adaptive learning and community response and feedback activities across all project activities.
• Prepare clear and innovative presentations of the Program data (eg power point presentations, information sheets).
• In coordination with the Communication unit, document the process and activities of on-going projects such as capturing case stories for donor reports, website, SitReps and newsletters based on M&E activities in the project sites.
• Liaise with the Communications team and the Finance Officer to ensure adherence to the visibility guidelines and compliance to all donor specific requirements.
• Support the programme team in planning and organizing meetings, workshops, events, dialogues and/or consultations.
• Train and provide capacity building support to project staff and implementing partners staff on M&E, reporting and adaptive learning.
• Serve as the primary contact of the projects on all data management matters.
• Maintain timely updated and organized results and progress matrix of all the program’s indicators.
• Contribute to the analysis and reporting of all the Program’s progress, as well as the identification of good practices and lessons learned.
• Support the internal and/ or external evaluations of the Program.
• Provide training on the use of IOM specific tools such as PRIMA and MIMOSA.
• Perform and coordinate administrative tasks.
• Any other activity assigned according to needs of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.

Education and Experience

• University degree in International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Statistics or other related careers from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Evaluation and Monitoring or similar roles.
• Good management of data processing programs: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, as well as other programs from the Office suite or other systems.
• Experience with statistical, database, and design software (eg, STATA, SPSS, Access, Publisher, and / or InDesign) will be an asset.
• Work experience with international cooperation and international humanitarian organizations.
• Knowledge of the M&E requirements of the UN, USAID and other donors will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in immigration and /or development will be an advantage.

Skills

• High degree of judgment and initiative; ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills

Languages

• Thorough knowledge of English and Spanish (oral and written)

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 level1

• 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 – behavioral 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 othersto 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: work strategicallyto realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.