Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Duty Station: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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: 08 September 2022

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:

IOMs Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) strategy aims to improve the quality and integrity of program delivery, ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of affected populations, and meet donor requirements and standards of accountability.

The M&E Officer will work as part of the IOM emergency response team, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Haiti and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager. The successful candidate will support the Senior Programme Manager in leading the design of tailored tools and to implement the Programme Monitoring and support the management of the programs related to Shelter/non-food items (NFI)/ disaster risk reduction (DRR), COVID-19 response, internally displaced persons (IDPs) crisis and earthquake response.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Support the Senior Programme Manager in leading the development and strengthening of monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, including learning and accountability and generation of reliable data for results-based management of the emergency unit and to strengthen project implementation.
  2. Support the development of new project proposals, including development of logical frameworks, setting realistic and gender-sensitive indicators and targets.
  3. Regularly update monitoring performance measurement with COVID-19/Shelter/non-food items (NFI)/Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)/earthquake/Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) staff, such as quality benchmarks and indicator and performance tracking for IOM and partner’s projects.
  4. Undertake and oversee regular field monitoring and evaluation visits with field staff and in coordination with the Senior Programme Manager to ensure technical and operational compliance and timely execution of projects vis-à-vis approved plans and targets.
  5. Support sound ethical and methodological design and implementation approach for Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys as well as Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and monitoring plans, ensuring that gender sensitivity and gender analysis is integrated.
  6. Lead on data analysis and report writing for the unit’s assessment, KAP surveys and other surveys related to the behaviour change strategy.
  7. Establish and management of community-based complaint-response mechanisms in areas where interagency mechanisms are not functional, including working with IOM prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) focal points to ensure safe handling of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) reports and support with dissemination of information campaigns on SEA.
  8. Support project management with the preparation of timely Donor Reports to ensure compliance with key programme indicators and objectives.
  9. Prepare external evaluations and conduct internal performance and impact evaluations and other accountability reports as required.
  10. Support the development of improved information management systems within the office and enhance overall knowledge management.
  11. Draft, compile, design, format, and support disseminate information communications products for target audiences including press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, newsletters, websites, and social media posts to share externally with beneficiaries and the general public, as well as key government stakeholders, partners and IOM mailing lists in close liaison with Programme Support Unit (PSU).
  12. Support the Senior Programme Manager in identifying the relevant information requirementof the Working Group partners and facilitate information sharing among stakeholders.
  13. Support the Working Group Coordinator in all information gathering and coordinating information collection process including monitoring and analyzing of data.
  14. Participate in the analysis of data as well as visualization (such as mapping, gap analysis, infographic, etc) and reporting to Working Group partners.
  15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Social Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, 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

  • Work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • Experience in designing and developing Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountabilitystrategy, methodologies and tools;
  • Demonstrated previous experience establishing and managing robust complaint-response mechanisms;
  • Previous experience in emergency monitoring activities.

Skills

  • Excellent computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software, statistical analysis packages; Good skills in training and capacity building in M&E;
  • Knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;
  • Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and write timely and succinct information analysis and report writing;
  • Knowledge of Access database is an advantage.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of 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

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 three 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 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 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 – 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 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: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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 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 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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 September 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: VN 2022 266 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer (P2) Port-au-Prince, Haiti (57725643) Released

Posting: Posting NC57725644 (57725644) Released


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