Job Description

Introduction

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.

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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, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Tunisia and direct supervision of Senior Protection Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation and Risk Management Officer at the Regional Office and relevant Units at Headquarters, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for providing technical support and guidance for all aspects of the protection programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), including the development and implementation of the M&E system to strengthen monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, to facilitate evidence-based learning and provide recommendations for continuous programme improvement, where necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain and provide technical guidance for the adjustment of the overall project/programme/strategy Monitoring and Evaluation framework of the Protection Unit including Reintegration, Specialized Protection, Movement and Operations in close coordination with the relevant Project Officers/Assistants and the Program Support Unit.
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual project/ programme/ strategy reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and operations monitoring, real time, midterm and final evaluations and lessons learned workshops, while monitoring compliance of M&E arrangements with donor/United Nations (UN)/Headquarters (HQ) requirements and formulating technical recommendations for improve programme performance.
3. Coordinate and provide technical guidance to Monitoring and Evaluation support activities assigned to other staff to facilitate comprehensive and detailed coverage of Protection projects M&E activities through all stages of implementation.
4. Ensure a proper use of IOM’s Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA) for monitoring, reporting and evaluation and support the definition and alignment of indicators and targets with institutional RBM requirements. 
5. Draft regular monitoring reports to be shared with relevant stakeholders such as donors/UN agencies and coordinate with the Country Office’s Communications unit with regards to utilization of M&E findings in Public Information materials. Ensure that evaluation reports are made available to the main stakeholders and donors and are made public as per IOM Evaluation Policy.
6. Contribute and facilitate the regular sharing of M&E findings of protection activities with relevant stakeholders and other IOM offices and departments, and that M&E data/reports are discussed in the appropriate forum in a timely manner, including to clarify discrepancies and clear gaps and recommend corrective actions where required.
7. Participate in the selection of and monitor the work of Implementing Partners that are sub-contracted to conduct surveys and studies required for monitoring and evaluating project/ programme/ strategy, in line with procedural M&E and reporting guidance to be included in service providers’ contracts.
8. Participate in activities with external partners, UN and donors to facilitate access to M&E data to stakeholders. Undertake regular travel to the field in coordination with relevant IOM Protection staff and/or partners to support implementation of M&E and to discuss  technical monitoring findings and recommend adjustments when needed.
9. Participate in the development of projects in the framework of Protection Unit and CO’s Strategies, Consolidated Appeal, Plans and/or Annual Report, in coordination with the operational and resource management staff. Verify that budgets include necessary resources for M&E activities, including for conducting evaluations.
10.  In coordination with the relevant units and Focal Points of the CO, support the “do no harm” principle and work to promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) approaches through awareness-raising and the development of effective accountability mechanisms, in line with IOM’s global standards.
11. Keep abreast of internal framework for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Results Based Management (RBM) developments to ensure compliance with processes and strategies such as the Country and Regional strategies, IOM Institutional Questionnaire (IQ), IOM global M&E strategy, Strategic Results Framework (following IOM Global Vision), regional M&E planning tools and PRIMA-for-all standards, and provide technical inputs for their implementation within the Protection Unit.
12.  Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
     

Qualifications

Education 

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related field 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/strategy conceptualization, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;

• Experience in capacity-building activities, including design and delivery of trainings;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions; and,

• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders.

Skills

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the region; 
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies;
• Strong writing and research skills; 
• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; 
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; 
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas; 
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and, 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages:

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

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• 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.

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 actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 

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.

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, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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