Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Job Description

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 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 and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator in Cambodia and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Data and Research), and in coordination with relevant programme teams in IOM Cambodia, the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate will assist with monitoring, data gathering and analysis of IOM’s programmes across Cambodia.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in developing plans and implementing M&E activities, such as surveys, baseline/endline assessments, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), scheduled evaluations, lessons-learned workshops, programmes/projects reviews, and any other M&E data collection exercises in close coordination with relevant units.

2. Keep track of the project M&E Frameworks and the status of indicators, including IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators.

3. Assist in collecting relevant information and support M&E reporting by closely coordinating with programme teams and focal persons to inform the programme management about the status and progress of projects and programmes in the Mission.

4. Support resource mobilization efforts by providing M&E related inputs to funding proposals, including inputs to M&E plans and logical frameworks.

5. Draft M&E related components for the preparation of donor reports to support timely reporting and compliance with donor regulations and obligations, and assist in report finalization process in coordination with Regional Office and/or Headquarters.

6. Support the facilitation of the mid-term and final internal and external evaluations, including assistance with ToR preparation, Requests for Expression of Interest, evaluation inception meetings, implementation, and dissemination phases. 

7. Support organizational learning by assisting with participatory review processes; documenting and consolidating evaluations, lessons learned, and best practices across the Mission’s portfolio; and supporting dissemination of evaluation products to key stakeholders and donors, in line with the policy of disclosure and public dissemination requirements

8. Support regular capacity building of project staff and Implementing Partners (IPs) in the field to promote adherence to implementation standards, strengthen reporting practies, and improve data collection approaches.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or 

• High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in Information Management and/or Programme Monitoring and Evaluation in migration context, an asset.

• Experience supporting IM/M&E development and implementation, information analysis and report writing, required.

• Proven ability to consolidate and validate information from multiple sources. 

• Proven ability to work with data management, analysis, and presentation software, e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, a must.

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees and other vulnerable groups.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify relevant insights.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, with the capacity to produce clear, concise, and structured outputs.

• Good coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Knowledge of data protection and ethical data management principles.

• Ability to prepare reports, dashboards, and other information products.

• Ability to support field activities and training/capacity building initiatives;

• Familiarity with UN/IOM programme processes and stakeholder coordination.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and Khmer is required (oral and written).

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, if 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

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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