Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18330
Position Title: Program Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting (P)
Duty Station City: Washington D.C.
Duty Station Country: United States of America
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to nine months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Nine months with possibility of extension
Closing date: 29 January 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: 
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) is one of the core areas of IOM expertise, and a field in which the organization has over 40 years of experience. IOM USA works with the US Department of State to provide eligible beneficiaries, both in the United States and in third countries, with their access to assisted voluntary return to their countries of origin or of legal status in a safe and dignified manner. In addition to travel arrangements, IOM’s assistance may include counselling of voluntary returnees, acquisition of travel documents, provision of medical or other escorts, departure, transit and arrival assistance.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Program Advisor and direct supervision of the Return and Reintegration Officer, the Program Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting will be based in Washington DC, USA and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

1. Maintain and adjust the overall monitoring and evaluation framework for the U.S. Global Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) Program, in close coordination with the Return and Reintegration Coordinator and Program Support Officer. 
2. Collect and analyse data (including from MiMOSA) for program M&E activities in collaboration with program coordinators and field teams, ensuring adherence to and IOM and donor’s standards and requirements.
3. Create, maintain, and adjust as needed, M&E tools and ensure that those tools and databases are up to date, including the PRIMA system. Ensure their correct use by project staff.
4. Draft, compile, and ensure the timely submission of donor reports and strategic external/internal documents highlighting programming trends and achievements. 
5. Conduct analysis of findings of M&E exercises, preparing and/or reviewing evaluation reports that highlight good practices and lessons learned. Share reports with the supervisor for subsequent dissemination to relevant colleagues, management and partners. 
6. Contribute to regular sharing of M&E findings with field colleagues, IOM Headquarters, and the donor.
7. Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the U.S. Global AVR Project, including in relation to the IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators, if applicable, and update the internal monitoring and evaluation planning databases 
   as needed. 
8. Support data quality revision to ensure compliance within IOM or with the donor, partners, and stakeholders. Identify the causes of bottlenecks and suggest, seek input on, and implement corrective actions. 
9. Undertake field monitoring missions as needed to coordinate data collection according to the monitoring plans and tools, risk monitoring processes, and accountability plans. 
10. As needed, provide technical support and guidance for accurate data collection   to IOM staff, enumerators and implementing partners who are sub-contracted to conduct surveys and studies required for monitoring and evaluating projects. 
11. In close coordination with the program coordinators and Program Support Officer, provide substantive M&E-related contributions for project development or project proposal amendments according to the specific needs and situation analysis and in line with IOM standards. 
12. Plan, organize and deliver regular training and capacity building sessions on M&E for project staff and partners. 
13. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports and internal mission feedback on IOM’s M&E activities in relation to the U.S. Global AVR Program, including proposing operational improvements and potential future scope for M&E activities. 
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, International Relations/Affairs, Research, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, 
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project conceptualization, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Experience in designing and developing monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools;
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with stakeholders; and,
• Experience with assisted voluntary return and reintegration programs is preferred. 

Skills

• Strong reporting, writing and research skills, preferably related to M&E;
• Excellent computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kobo Toolbox, MiMOSA, and email/internet software, statistical analysis packages;
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements;
• Knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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 five 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

• 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

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.

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.

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, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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: 9 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: Professional
Grade: P-3
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No

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