VN 2017/79 (P) - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (P3) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Position Title Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Duty Station : Dhaka, Bangladesh

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 : 10 April 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan face unprecedented migration challenges and sustainable, long-term solutions have to be identified in order to address them. Any solution will need to facilitate safe, humane and dignified return and sustainable reintegration of migrants and refugees, prevent irregular migration, and take away the drivers of migration, such as security and lack of employment opportunities.

The specific objective of the action is to support the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The action will be complimentary to reintegration support financed by EU Member States' programmes. The families of returnees and their host communities will be also targeted in order to enhance the sustainability of the reintegration. The action will furthermore focus on improving migration governance in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. In particular, both at national and local levels, authorities will be supported to strengthen their policy framework for rights-based and development-focused migration policies and sustainable reintegration of returnees. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (PM) and overall guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Sr.PM) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and in close coordination with other Units, the successful candidate will be overseeing the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of an EU funded three year multi-country projects in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. S/he will be based in Dhaka and coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities for all Page 1 / 4three countries, with frequent travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan as necessary. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, implement and oversee the M&E activities of relevant projects according to the programmes’ goals and objectives in close coordination with the relevant colleagues in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

2. Responsible for the development, measurement and reporting of qualitative and quantitative output, outcome and objective level performance indicators with targets for the relevant projects. Prepare periodic donor reports in line with the M&E plans and agreed reporting schedules. 3. Develop M&E tools, systems and formats, and provide M&E specific technical training in all three countries.

4. Ensure the production of consolidated reports and agreed action plan for follow up response in coordination with thematic heads and other relevant project staff. 5. Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting, and follow up with NGO partners regarding progress reports.

6. Interact with donors and partners onsite to share monitoring systems and findings, and to discuss improvements and quality control.

7. Carry out regular monitoring activities in the project sites and provide timely feedback to the relevant colleagues.

8. Facilitate regular feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders on activities and services provided through the organization’s support in close coordination with field colleagues. 9. Support the Communication Coordinator to document the process and activities of on-going projects such as capturing case stories for donor reports, website and newsletters based on M&E activities in the project sites.

10. Coordinate, organize and participate in training sessions and workshops on M&E activities for IOM staff, partners and stakeholders, and facilitate their capacity building. 11. Facilitate/oversee evaluation (mid-term, end of project) as per the donor agreement, and disseminate assessments reports among management and relevant stakeholders. 12. Prepare necessary reports and disseminate them to relevant stakeholders and highlight necessary follow-up actions as required.

13. Undertake duty travel, to Afghanistan and Pakistan to monitor the project activities. 14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Management, Political or Social Sciences 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. Page 2 / 4Experience

• Experience in implementation of M&E framework and roll out of the relevant tools, reporting and project management;

• Experience in project implementation and results-based management, preferably in the field of research, monitoring and/or evaluation;

• Experience with logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches, M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory), planning and implementation of M&E systems, facilitating learning- oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders, information/data analysis and report writing; • Ability to adapt M&E tools to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders and beneficiaries;

• Advanced knowledge and skills of computer applications of MS Word, Excel, database management, SPSS or other statistical packages;

• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds;

• High degree of judgment and initiative; ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bengali is an advantage. Note

This position will be based at the Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment office.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Page 3 / 4Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 10 April 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 28.03.2017 to 10.04.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/79 (P) - Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (P3) - Dhaka, Bangladesh (55021499) Released

Posting: Posting NC55021541 (55021541) Released

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