SVN National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Abuja
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Abuja
- Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Closing Date:
Job Description
Responsibilities
Assist in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing various data for M&E activities.
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).
Assist in the design, comment and/or implementation of special assessments, surveys, and operational research.
Participate in specific monitoring and reporting exercises as assigned. Monitor report endorsement procedures with the required endorsement entities.
Liaise with the donor’s/UNCT Monitoring Team(s) accompanying the project/programme/strategy implementation to document identified issues.
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.
Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the project/programme/strategy, including IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators.
Flag and bring to the attention of the Project/Programme Managers delays or challenges regarding data quality or compliance issues with the IOM, donor, or partners M&E requirements.
Participate in specific field monitoring missions as assigned to support data collection according to the monitoring plans and tools and risk monitoring processes.
Provide administrative backstopping support for the Project/Programme Manager.
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 Cordination and Innovation Unit.
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.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
Significant experience in M&E and reporting in alignment with donor’s/UN requirements;
Significant experience in application of IOM/UN rules, regulations and procedures; and,
Experience with project development and donor liaison.
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;
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- 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.
- 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 leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
- 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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
- National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
- 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 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: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: NO-A
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.