Results-Based Management Officer (Monitoring and Reporting)

Position Title: Results-Based Management Officer (Monitoring and Reporting)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

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: 09 November 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.

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

IOM seeks to advance overall transition towards Results-Based Management, moving away from activity-based management. Systems, culture and training must be adapted, and communication strengthened between corporate efforts (HQ) and Regional/Country Offices. In particular, IOM seeks to:

• mainstream RBM across the organization through the identification of corporate targets andmeasurable indicators;
• improve strategic planning at institutional, regional and country levels;
• improve results monitoring and reporting; and,
• ensuring that IOM learns from its results and adopts a culture of integrating lessons learnt.

Such mechanisms will improve the organization’s efficiency, service delivery and provide for connectivity across IOM through optimal use of core resources.

The Results-based Management Officer (Monitoring and Reporting) will be working under the overall supervision of the Director of the Department of Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance (DPP) and direct supervision of the Chief of Results Based Management.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the roll-out of IOM’s institutional Strategic Results Framework (SRF), including conduct regular internal consultations with Headquarters Departments and Divisions, Regional Offices and Country Offices, and conduct regular reviews of the progress of implementation and recommend adjustments, as necessary.
2. Support and contribute to the development of corporate monitoring and results-based reporting systems and processes to improve results reporting and advise on possibilities for alignment and interoperability with other UN system-wide reporting systems and reporting obligations.
3. Promote the use and roll out of the monitoring and results-based reporting capacity building products, and alignment with RBM approaches overall, and coordinate their inclusion in IOM e-learning and Knowledge Management initiatives.
4. Coordinate the development of training materials, design guidance (tools and policies) and deliver training on monitoring and results-based reporting, based on agreed roll-out plan through both, online and face-to-face training.
5. Oversee and guide facilitators for these trainings through regular coaching and quality control, identifying lessons learnt for improved capacity support.
6. Provide overall guidance on institutional monitoring for results to field missions for discussions with donors, governments and partners as well as for the implementation of monitoring visits and other results-based performance measurement tools.
7. Identify best practices from field offices in monitoring for results and their benefits in IOM’s RBM approaches.
8. Contribute to other Unit priorities, including Results-Based methodology in IOM’s budgeting, the Institutional Questionnaire, design of the Annual Report, and development of knowledge management processes;
9. In line with DPP’s RBM Strategy, strengthen evidence-based learning and reporting systems through improved access to monitoring reports, as well as to existing tools to monitor programmes and develop higher quality reporting.
10. Liaise with DPP Central Evaluation Unit regarding capacity building and technical guidance related to M&E as a second line management tool, to guarantee conformity with IOM Evaluation and related guidance and instructions.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, 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 liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;
• Experience in remote management and monitoring in complex environments and experience in programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities in complex environments;
• Proven experience in developing online training, as well as developing and conducting Monitoring and RBM training;
• Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, RBM methods, planning, developing and implementation of RBM and Monitoring Management Information Systems; and,
• Proven experience in developing and implementing the Theory of Change approach.

Skills

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues particularly in humanitarian settings and related issues;
• Sound knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (with emphasis on data collection, analysis and report writing related to migration);
• Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and implement control procedures; and,
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and access databases (e.g. Access).

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English, French or Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of other UN Language 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.

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.