Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (EUTF)

Country: Ethiopia

Organization: International Organization for Migration

Closing date: 16 Dec 2021

Position Title : Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (EUTF)

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 16 December 2021

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 HERE

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; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; 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:

The EU-IOM Joint Initiative on Migrant Protection and Reintegration is the first comprehensive programme to save lives, protect and assist migrants along key migration routes in Africa. It enables migrants who decide to return to their countries of origin to do so in a safe and dignified way, and to help them restart their lives in their countries of origin. This is done through an integrated approach to reintegration that supports both migrants and their communities. The Joint Initiative covers and closely cooperates with 26 African countries in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel and Lake Chad, and North Africa.

In the Horn of Africa, the Joint Initiative (JI-HoA) commenced in March 2017 with an overall objective to contribute to facilitating orderly, safe, regular and rights-based migration through the facilitation of dignified voluntary return and the implementation of development-focused and sustainable reintegration policies and processes.

With the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) based at IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, JI-HOA is implemented in key Khartoum Process countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan.

Under the direct supervision of the EU-IOM Joint Initiative on Migration Protection and Reintegration (EUTF) Programme Coordinator in Ethiopia and the technical supervision of the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Nairobi, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of the JI-HOA Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities in Ethiopia. The candidate will also work closely with other JI-HOA M&E focal persons.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Regularly collect data, assess data, and report on logframe indicators in line with JI-HoA M&E Framework and the Country Plan in close coordination with RCU.
2. Provide guidance and technical support to project staff on M&E activities, including survey design, data collection and analysis.
3. In close coordination with the Information and Data Management team, monitor and support the appropriate and timely entry of required data on MiMOSA.
4. Produce and provide country specific data and information for internal and external reports (e.g., monthly and quarterly internal reports, annual donor reports, Monitoring and Learning System reporting contracted by EU through Altai, and bi-annual Institutional Questionnaire, etc.) and other information requests.
5. Facilitate compliance with and implementation of IOM’s Institutional Guidance Note on M&E for AVR(R)/PARA under JI-HoA.
6. Provide in-country operational and logistical support for joint monitoring visits with DEVCO as well as internal and external evaluations under the JI-HoA, and ensure timely and adequate implementation of related action points and recommendations.
7. Review and provide comments to methodologies, tools, inception and final reports on relevant assessments and research carried out under JI-HoA mid-point and final evaluations.
8. Continuously assess the country’s internal capacity for M&E and provide related capacity enhancement training and workshops.
9. Enhance the capacity of relevant government and non-government stakeholders in Ethiopia in monitoring the return and reintegration of Ethiopian migrants.
10. Participate in learning events under the JI-HoA and other JI programmes as appropriate.
11. Prepare M&E information and knowledge products tailored for return and reintegration issues.
12. Conduct monitoring visits to field sites under the JI-HoA in Ethiopia to identify and track follow-up actions related to the JI-HoA M&E Plan, the Country Plan and suggest corrective actions as necessary.
13. Support the country’s communications focal point to document success stories such as capturing case studies for donor reports, website and newsletters.
14. Undertake duty travel.
15. 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 two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience
• Experience in project implementation and management, preferably in the field of research, M&E or information management;
• Proven experience in: the logical framework approach, Result Based Management and other strategic planning approaches; M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory); implementation of M&E systems and plans; training in M&E development and implementation; information analysis and report writing;
• Proven experience in data management, analysis and reporting in a humanitarian or development context;
• Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated managerial and organizational ability
• Expert knowledge of MS office and advanced statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to write clearly and accurately
• Knowledge and understanding of the migration issues, return and reintegration in the region is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making
• Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

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

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French, Arabic and/or Ethiopian local languages 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 – behavioral 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 – behavioral 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 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. For this staff category, candidates who are 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. 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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 16 December 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to CLICK HERE

Posting period:

From 03.12.2021 to 16.12.2021

No Fees: 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.

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