Consultant (MEAL)
N'Djamena
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: N'Djamena
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Closing Date:
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of Programme Support Unit (PSU) Coordinator and in close coordination with the Head of IOM Sub-Office in Faya, following IOM Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Policy (IN/31 rev.2), the incumbent will be responsible for leading the management of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities for IOM Chad Country Office (CO) projects with a strong focus on the RESITCHAD project.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning is centralised within the Programme Support Unit and is establishing a centralised approach across the Chad mission in order to establish best practices and approaches.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and supervise qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools, ensuring accurate and timely data collection and analysis in the field.
Develop and maintain project-specific M&E plans and indicator tracking tables to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and systematic tracking of progress against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Regularly update and maintain the Country Office’s Evaluation Plan, including supporting the planning and coordination of baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations in line with mission priorities.
Provide technical expert support to analyze and synthesize data into reports and presentations for external partners including donors and government institutions.
Coordinate with the CO’s Public Information Officer to incorporate M&E findings into public information materials.
Create and maintain processes to document good practices and lessons learned from monitoring findings and evaluation reports, including identifying potential bottlenecks, proposing corrective measures, and facilitating discussions with project staff, management, and partners.
Supervise and provide technical guidance on M&E support activities of assigned staff to ensure comprehensive coverage of project/programme/strategy M&E activities throughout all stages of implementation.
Provide expert advice to IOM units, government partners, and UN agencies to ensure effective monitoring, performance management, and compliance with reporting requirements.
Participate in external coordination with partners, UN agencies, and donors to present M&E data and plan joint monitoring visits.
Ensure participatory and consultative approaches are integrated into all M&E activities, actively involving local stakeholders and beneficiaries in data collection, validation, and analysis.
Lead the design and delivery of M&E capacity-building sessions for local partners and community groups, with a particular focus on monitoring and evaluation of micro-grants.
Support the operationalization of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) complaints and feedback mechanisms in northern Chad, documenting corrective actions in coordination with programme and senior management and the Program Support Unit.
Stay up-to-date on IOM internal and institutional M&E, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks and Results-Based Management (RBM) developments to ensure compliance with IOM strategies (including IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028), IOM’s Strategic Results Framework (SRF), global M&E standards, regional and country planning tools, and PRIMA-for-all standards.
Perform any other duties as required.
- Monthly updating of indicator tracking table for CS1279, to show progress against project indicators.
- Monthly report to document M&E findings, including lessons learned and corrective actions implemented with stakeholders.
- Monthly and quarterly contributions to donor reports and presentations, highlighting MEAL activities and project advancement against key performance indicators.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in international relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, International Relations, Law 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:
Experience in project monitoring and reporting for community stabilization or peacebuilding projects.
Experience in project/strategy development and capacity-building activities.
Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region;
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and international financial institutions;
Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
SKILLS:
- Strong writing and data collection and analysis skills.
- High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
- Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques including evaluative methodologies and results monitoring plans; and,
- Knowledge of World Bank donor programming requirements is an added-value.
LANGUAGES:
- IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. For this consultancy, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
- Yes to N'Djamena, Chad and to the Sub Offices as and when required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 06 Months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.