SVN-EC019-2025-MEA Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Quito

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Quito
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • 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.

Support documents
  • Please include CV  as attachments. 
  • Please include Motivational Letter as attachments.

Responsibilities

  1. Assist in the use and adaptation of methodological tools, data collection, and information systematization, in line with needs and guidelines
  2. Compile and organize information,, both at individual and aggregated levels, on assistance programs; support collaboration with IOM partners when needed; and prepare reports to support program reviews and informed decision-making.
  3. Support the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) tools in coordination with the Information Management System established by the mission.
  4. Maintain and update information products and basic data visualization tools, such as dashboards, charts, and tables, according to needs.
  5. Provide general support to integrate the MEAL approach across all office activities, in line with IOM principles and standards.
  6. Contribute to the preparation ofmonitoring reports and assist in responding to information requests from internal and external counterparts.
  7. Support communication and documentation activities related to project monitoring.
  8. Provide assistance on MEAL-related administrative and logistical tasks, in coordination with relevant units.
  9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in fields related to Engineering, Geography, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or another relevant area, with proven experience in data collection, data management, information consistency, and quantitative methodologies, with two years of professional experience; or
  • School diploma with four years of relevant professional experience.
  • Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
  • Experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation of international cooperation programs or projects.
  • Experience with Kobo Toolbox or other tools for data collection.
  • Experience in advanced data visualization and information design.
  • Experience in handling confidential data.
  • Experience with international organizations and/or humanitarian action is an advantage.
  • Experience in preparing reports for donor partners and presenting indicators through dashboards.
  • Experience in using the Information Management System (desirable)
Skills
  • Knowledge of software packages such as SPSS, STATA, Power BI, R, ArcGIS, and other data analysis tools.
  • Proven ability to communicate required information through (but not limited to) dashboards, charts, tables, as well as strong writing skills.
  • Experience in collecting and consolidating quantitative and qualitative information from international cooperation projects.
Languages
  • For this position, fluency in Spanish is required (oral and written).
  • 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 1)
  • 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.
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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  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

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-4
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