Senegal: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Migrant Assistance Specialist and under
the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Coordination Officer, the successful
candidate will oversee the monitoring and evaluation aspects of IOM activities under the
EU-funded initiative “Protection and Reintegration of returnees along the central Mediterranean
migration route”.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development of standardized Information Management and M&E tools with
   the support of the IM and M&E Units and ensure their application within the region.
2. Coordinate all M&E activities of the EUTF programme in the region and support the IM Officer
   in the coordination of IM activities. Develop program regional IM and M&E reports with the
   support of relevant regional staff and country offices.
3. Assist in the dissemination of relevant information to IOM country project managers, M&E
   project officers, and IM officers in country offices on both quantitative and qualitative
   assessment and monitoring aspects and for evaluation of programme activities, including their
   impact.
4. In partnership and coordination with the Regional Specialists, the regional M&E Officer, the
   regional IM Officer and Country Offices, provide relevant IM and M&E information and
   assistance in the development of EUTF approach in particular in order to meet the mandatory
   requirements on IM and M&E as set out by both IOM and donors.
5. Contribute to the development of standardized communication protocols and
   information-sharing tools and processes, in coordination with programme management, field
   teams and programme partners, to facilitate improved information sharing between all
   programme participants and stakeholders.
6. Document IM and monitoring and evaluation trends and activities on a geographic or thematic
   level.
7. Review M&E plans regularly and ensure their pertinence to EUTF programme goals and
   objectives.
8. Within the EUTF, review IM and monitoring reports, and identify the causes of potential
   bottlenecks in project implementation and necessary corrective actions. As needed undertake
   visits to the field in coordination with project managers to support implementation of M&E and to
   identify where adaptations/corrections might be needed.
9. Ensure proper information flow with country offices and sharing of the outputs/outcomes of IM
   and M&E findings with relevant stakeholders; facilitate discussions of monitoring data in
   appropriate forums in a timely fashion, also in terms of lessons learning and implications for
   future action. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps.
10. Assist in the development of broader regional reports as required and in coordination with
    senior management to be used for internal and external communications materials, highlighting
    IOM programming outcome and impact across the thematic areas and when applicable, to
    specific sub-regions.
11. Review monitoring reports at the programme activity level in the region to be shared with
    relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with the Regional programme coordination officer, the
    Regional IM and Regional M&E Officers and Public Information Unit (PI) with regards to
    dissemination of lessons and to utilization of the outputs of M&E regional reports and findings in
    PI materials.
12. Assist in identifying, contracting and monitoring external organizations/firms that are
    sub-contracted to implement surveys and studies required for monitoring Programmes/projects’
    performance, outcomes and impacts. Draft Terms of Reference for monitoring sub-contractors
    when relevant and related contracts.
13. Design and organize regular training sessions and on the job training to project staff in the
    region in order to:
    a. Promote adherence to agreed standards of implementation;
    b. Create greater awareness of reporting requirements;
    c. Encourage widespread use of appropriate data collection methods; and
    d. Gather feedback regarding the effectiveness of these methods.
14. Participate in monitoring and evaluation missions commissioned/organized by external
    partners and donors and facilitate access to M&E data to relevant stakeholders.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations 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,
    monitoring and evaluation or information management;
    • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated managerial and organizational ability are required;
    • Proven experience in: the logical framework approach, RBM 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.
    • 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 in the region is an advantage.
    Languages
    Fluency in English and French is required.
    Note
    Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
    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.
    Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
    confirmation.
    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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

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