National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Hanoi

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Hanoi
Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context

In Viet Nam, since its establishment in 1987, IOM has been responding to evolving migration dynamics through a comprehensive approach to migration management, focusing on migration governance and policies, migrant protection and assistance, labour migration, as well as preparedness and resilience.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Projects and Partnerships, and in coordination with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Project Officer, the incumbent will provide specialized support to the Information Management (IM), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and Reporting sections, based on the needs of the IOM Viet Nam Country Office.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of M&E plans and tools for projects across all programme units, ensuring linkages to various existing frameworks including global and regional strategy, inter-agency (UN) frameworks, among others.
Review result frameworks for new projects and conduct periodic review of existing projects’ result frameworks.
Support the collection, maintenance, compilation, analysis, visualization of project data and information for regular institutional and external reporting as well as for ad-hoc requests.
Assist in the design, implementation, and review of thematic assessments, surveys, and operational research.
Keep track of the status of indicators set for projects/programmes/strategies, including IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators.
Provide quality control support for the M&E related sections of reports.
Support training and provide technical support to programme staff, implementing partners, and supervised staff to promote consistency and quality of M&E across projects and units.
Participate in specific field monitoring visits as assigned to support data collection according to the monitoring plans and tools.
Support related UN coordination efforts, including participating in inter-agency M&E working group meetings and providing information on behalf of IOM Viet Nam in response to requests.
Keep abreast of developments in IOM’s Evaluation and Monitoring and Results-based Management to ensure compliance for institutional monitoring and reporting requirements, including for the SRF, the Institutional Questionnaire, and PRIMA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Social Science, Development Management or Planning, Statistics, or any related field from an accredited academic institution; or
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with minimum two years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Experience contributing to the design and implementation of M&E plans and tools
Experience conducting or supporting evaluation
Experience conducting statistical data analysis and visualization
Familiarity with KOBO and other data collection tools
Experience working with the UN and/or international organizations as advantage

Skills

Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external entities.
High organizational skills and ability to deliver under time pressure
Skills in IM and developing/maintaining dashboards as advantage
Knowledge of UN and IOM frameworks and strategies; an advantage.

Languages

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

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

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.
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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

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 leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

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.
National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: NO-A

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