National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E)

Organizational Scope & Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) Egypt and direct supervision of the Head of Programme Support Unit (PSU) and in close coordination with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation and Risk Management Officer at the Regional Office and relevant Units at Headquarters, the National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for supporting all aspects of projects/programmes/strategy Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), as well as reporting requirements.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing various data for M&E activities.
2. File and compile reports that will be produced for the projects/programmes/strategy and keep track of reporting schedules in line with the donor/UNCT reporting requirements as well as IOM’s institutional reporting such as the Institutional Questionnaire (IQ).
3. Assist in the design, comment and/or implementation of special assessments, surveys, and operational research.
4. Participate in specific monitoring and reporting exercises as assigned. Monitor report endorsement procedures with the required endorsement entities.
5. Liaise with the donor’s/UNCT Monitoring Team(s) accompanying the project/programme/strategy implementation to document identified issues.
6. Conduct preliminary analysis of findings of monitoring and evaluation exercises. Draft specific inputs as assigned for the development of the internal mission guidance on feedback mechanisms and accountability.
7. Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the project/programme/strategy, including IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators.
8. Flag and bring to the attention of the Project/Programme Managers, Head of Programme Support Unit, and the mission management, delays or challenges regarding data quality or compliance issues with the IOM, donor, or partners M&E requirements.
9. Participate in specific field monitoring missions as assigned to support data collection according to the monitoring plans and tools and risk monitoring processes.
10. Provide administrative backstopping support for the Head of Programme Support Unit and Prepare inputs for project/initiative development according to specific needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM standards for project development and related M&E and RBM policies and guidance, in close coordination with the COM and Head of Programme Support Unit
11. Recommend the selection of and provide procedural guidance to and monitor the work of organizations/firms that are sub-contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for monitoring and evaluating programs/projects and to conduct evaluations (outcome, impact evaluations in particular). Verify that all service providers’ contracts include regular internal monitoring and reporting systems specifications and adequate contractual obligations. Identify M&E staff that the project might need to perform those tasks.
12. Keep abreast of developments in IOM’s Evaluation and Monitoring and Results-based Management (RBM) functions to ensure compliance with IOM strategies and institutional monitoring and reporting requirements, including for the SRF, the IQ, PRIMA and other M&E frameworks and planning tools.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in international relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies.
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements.
• Significant experience in application of IOM/UN rules, regulations and procedures; and,
• Experience with project development and donor liaison.

Skills

• Strong reporting, writing and research skills, preferably related to M&E;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of development of data collection tools, their administration and evaluation techniques and practices.
• People management, previous proven experience in supervising a team is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages

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

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 1

• 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

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This is a national position and as such only Egyptian citizens and legal residents with authorization to work in Egypt at the time of the application will be considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.