Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director of the Regional Office (RO) for South
Africa and the technical guidance and support of OIG, with direct supervision of the
Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (RPLO) and in close coordination with the Regional
Project Development Officer, the successful candidate will oversee the monitoring and
evaluation aspects of IOM activities, programmes and projects in the region and assist in
their relevant and effective implementation, in particular in line with the expectations of
IOM’s donors and Member States on monitoring and evaluation (ME) requirements.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Ensure standardized ME tools are developed, in particular mechanisms required to
carry out the three levels of “rolling analysis” – country, programme and project, and fully
utilized in all the geographic areas of implementation.
2. Assist in the dissemination of relevant information to IOM project managers and ME
project officers in country offices on both quantitative and qualitative monitoring aspects
and for evaluation of programme/project activities, including their impact.
3. In partnership and coordination with the Regional Specialists, Project Endorsement
Team and Country Offices and in line with the Regional Action Plan and mission specific
strategies, provide relevant ME information and assistance in the development of
projects in particular in order to meet the mandatory requirements on ME as set out by
both IOM and donors.
4. Develop communication protocols and information-sharing tools, in coordination with
programme management, field teams and programme partners, to facilitate improved
information sharing between all programme participants and stakeholders.
5. In line with the annual monitoring and evaluation plans, conduct mid-term and final
internal evaluations, support the development of Terms of References for external
evaluations, and assist in the selection and contracting of relevant consultants;
6. Document monitoring and evaluation trends and activities on a geographic or thematic
level.
7. Review ME plans regularly and ensure their pertinence to programme goals and
objectives.
8. Review monitoring reports of country offices, 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 ME and to identify where adaptations/corrections might be needed.
9. Ensure proper information flow with country offices and sharing of the outputs/outcomes
of ME 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. Draft and review all monitoring reports at the project activity level in the region to be
shared with relevant stakeholders, including an analysis of the compliance to the
Regional and country strategies. Coordinate with the Project Managers and Public
Information Unit (PI) with regards to dissemination of lessons and to utilization of the
outputs of ME 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. Contribute to the design of a “quick guide” for missions in the region to develop and
maintain RBM based programming, in coordination with RBM/ODG Headquarters.
14. 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.
15. Participate in monitoring and evaluation missions commissioned/organized by external
partners and donors and facilitate access to ME data to relevant stakeholders.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
- Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Displays mastery of subject matter;
- Contributes to a collegial team environment;
- Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
gender participation;
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
- Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related
to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
- Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues with organization context;
- Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context;
- Effectively applies knowledge on ME/ Results-Based-Management.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Science, Political Science, Economics, International
Development 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 the field of monitoring and evaluation;
- Proven experience in:
- The logical framework approach, RBM and other strategic planning approaches
- ME methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and
participatory)
- Implementation of ME systems and plans
- Training in ME development and implementation
- Information analysis and report writing
- Proven ability to work in a team and with counterparts at different levels;
- Knowledge of MS office is a must and advanced statistical skills an advantage;
- Knowledge and understanding of migration issues in the region an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an
advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by February 25, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/how-apply
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 16.02.2016 to 25.02.2016
Requisition: VN2016/45 (P)-Regional Monitoring Evaluation Officer (P2) – Pretoria, South Africa
(54747288) Released.
Posting: VN2016/45 (P)-Regional Monitoring Evaluation Officer (P2) – Pretoria, South Africa
(54747302) Released.