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SVN/2025 15432/National Project Officer MEAL/NO-A

Yaoundé

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Yaoundé
  • Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Project and Programme Management
  • 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

Sous la supervision générale du Chef de Mission de l’OIM Cameroun et la supervision directe du Chargé de Programme, le/la MEAL officer sera chargé(e) d’appuyer l’équipe programme du programme (RRR) dans la planification, le suivi, l’évaluation, la redevabilité et l’apprentissage, la liaison et le développement des projets au sein de la mission de l’OIM Cameroun.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Framework:
     Assist in coordinating the design and implementation of monitoring systems aligned with EU and project requirements, covering both individual and community reintegration outcomes.
  • Government & Institutional Capacity Building:
    Develop sustainable monitoring mechanisms in collaboration with government counterparts (e.g. Ministry of SMEs) and reinforce the Migration Research and Data Working Group as a national reference body.
  • Accountability & Learning:
    Set up community feedback systems and promote learning through regular reviews and integration of lessons into adaptive programming.
  • Data Quality & Synergies:
    Ensure accurate and reliable data collection and validation. Build operational linkages with DTM, MHAC, and ICRS units to harmonize data systems.
  • Research & Knowledge Generation:
    Support publication of studies, strengthen research partnerships, and contribute to narrative building around migration and reintegration.
  • Innovation & Digital Tools:
    Contribute to SharePoint development, and explore AI-driven solutions for data analysis and decision-making across the mission.
  • Reporting & Strategic Insights:
    Produce evidence-based reports and insights to inform decision-making, donor engagement, and policy influence.
  • Sustainability:
    Support institutionalization of MEAL systems to ensure long-term use and ownership by national actors.

Qualifications

Education
  • Master 2  (BAC+5) dans les domaines de la statistiques, de la planification, de l’économie, des sciences sociales ou dans tout autre domaine équivalent ou tout autre diplôme reconnu équivalent; Ou
  • Bachelor’s degree avec deux ans d’expérience professionnelle pertinente. 
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 
Experience
  • Expérience averée dans le developpement de projet et la mobilisation des ressources sur base factuelle, 
  • Expérience dans la création et la mise en œuvre des partenariats avec les autorités gouvernementales, les bailleurs de fonds, les institutions de données et de recherche, la société civile etc. ;
  • Expérience dans la collecte, le traitement et l’analyse des données statistiques avec KoboCollect, Excel, Power BI, SPSS et tout autre logiciel pertinent de traitement et d’analyse de données;
  • Experience dans la conception et la mise en place des systèmes de suivi evaluation; 
  • Expérience dans le suivi des indicateurs des projets liés à la migration;
  • Bonne connaissance de la gestion de projets axée sur les résultats / gestion du cycle de projet;
  • Fortes aptitudes démontrées sur les approches de responsabilité et redevabilité à l’endroit des personnes affectées;
  • Experience dans la conduite des consultations sur les questions liées à la recherche et aux données sur la migration et les secteurs connexes.  
Skills
  • Connaissance des questions de migration au Cameroun et en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre;
  • Bonne compétence en informatique, incluant la suite MS Office. Une connaissance des logiciels de traitement des données (SPSS, GIS…) serait un avantage;
  • Très bonne aptitude rédactionnelle et très bonnes compétences de révision;
  • Excellentes compétences organisationnelles, interpersonnelles et de communication;
  • Très bonne expérience avec le système des Nations Unies, l’Union Europenne, la Banque Africaine de developpement, la Banque Mondiale, souhaitable.
Languages
  • Pour tous les candidats, la maîtrise du Francais et/ou de l’anglais est requise (Oral et écrit).
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
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
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
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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)
Initial Contract Duration: 06 months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: NO-A
Alternative Required Language 1: English
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