OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Reference Code: VN2015/19(P)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favourably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
The Oversight Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) position in IOM is part of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) that covers the functions of Evaluation, Internal Audit and Investigation. Independence in performing tasks is a key aspect of the work of OIG, including for the Oversight Officer. OIG is fully committed to contribute towards the enhancement of IOM capacity to fulfil its mandate as a lead international organization on migration.
The Evaluation function in OIG is considered as an essential management tool that is also providing technical guidance on monitoring and results-based management (RBM) and that is an integral part of IOM’s core functions and oversight mechanisms. The mainstreaming in IOM’s work of evaluation results and of sound performance management through monitoring is of great importance. Evaluation/OIG has set for itself the following main objectives:
- To undertake and promote thematic and strategic evaluations of IOM policies, strategies and/or programmes;
- To evaluate the performance and success of selected programmes and projects, including through performance monitoring visits;
- To promote the use of evaluation in policy and programme formulation inside the Organization and to oversee the evaluation function in IOM;
- To develop and/or adjust evaluation guidelines and methods applied for programme evaluation throughout the Organization;
- To contribute to the development of monitoring and RBM tools and guidelines throughout the Organization;
- To reinforce partnership and participation in networks for monitoring and evaluation, as well as in the field of RBM, with bilateral and multilateral Organizations.
The inclusion of Evaluation into IOM Programmes and Projects is mandatory and falls under the responsibility of IOM Offices.
Context:
Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of the OIG Evaluation Officer (P5) and the overall supervision of the Inspector General, the Oversight Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will actively promote the Evaluation functions within IOM and will conduct internal evaluations and rapid performance assessments of IOM projects and programmes in line with OIG criteria for evaluation. The Oversight Officer will also develop monitoring guidelines and tools and provide technical assistance on monitoring and evaluation matters (M&E). The Oversight Officer will also participate in the set-up of a RBM culture in IOM. When required, the Oversight Officer will also conduct training sessions on M&E for IOM project developers and project managers. The successful candidate will be required to travel to different locations around the world.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Carry out programme and project evaluations and rapid performance assessments designated by OIG and the Organization as priority and prepare all necessary reports.
- Conduct thematic, strategic and process evaluations of relevance to IOM policies, strategies and activities and prepare all necessary reports.
- Provide overall guidance on M&E matters to field missions for discussions with donors, governments and partners, as well as for the implementation of evaluations and of other performance measurement tools.
- Provide technical support to field missions in carrying out evaluation activities according to established IOM guidelines and standards, including assistance for preparing Terms of Reference for recruiting consultants and for commenting reports.
- Develop training methodology and training material on M&E and conduct training activities on evaluation, performance measurement and RBM.
- Contribute to the work of OIG related to oversight, evaluation and monitoring inside IOM.
- Keep abreast of developments in monitoring, evaluation and RBM in the international development cooperation.
- Attend external meetings, workshops and other discussion fora organized by UN agencies, donor agencies and evaluation societies.
- Review evaluation reports for quality control purposes and for publication on the IOM Evaluation Webpage.
- In coordination with relevant internal stakeholders, prepare and update formal guidelines, technical tools and standards for M&E activities and promote the use of Evaluation in line with UN Norms and Standards for Evaluation.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
- Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Displays mastery of subject matter;
- Contributes to a collegial team environment;
- Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
- Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of evaluation as well as migration issues within organizational context;
- Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context;
- Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive evaluation issues and the work of IOM;
- Effectively applies knowledge of RBM, in particular when related to monitoring and evaluating for results;
- Effectively provides sound and clear monitoring and evaluation advice using knowledge of IOM mandate, guidelines and other relevant internal and external practices, norms and standards.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in evaluation in the field of development, migration and humanitarian interventions, and in designing and implementing RBM, performance measurement and M&E systems;
- Experience in coordinating, implementing and performing evaluations;
- Experience and knowledge of migration projects/programme, project/programme development and management and technical cooperation activities, humanitarian work and other specialized activities in international development;
- Experience in delivering training activities an advantage;
- Knowledge of evaluation design - demonstrated ability to identify relevant issues and subjects of interest for potential work planning items, to contribute in the development of a well-focused Terms of Reference and to have a good understanding of various methodologies in evaluation and rapid assessment for the development of the most efficient and effective methodology;
- Knowledge of monitoring and data collection and analysis – demonstrated ability to collect reliable, valid and accurate information in an objective way, to assist in the development of questionnaires and other review instruments, and to conduct interviews including basic understanding of various sampling techniques (such as random, stratified and purposive) and their applications;
- Experience of report writing and oral communication – demonstrated ability to write accurately in a clear and concise drafting style, to review documents for content and style, to assist with formal presentations and to articulate relevant subject matter in a clear and concise way. Demonstrated ability to independently manage simple evaluation projects and rapid assessments, and with supervision to assume responsibility for managing complex evaluations including strategic and thematic evaluations;
- Good computer skills and demonstrated ability to effectively use appropriate support items, including charts, graphs, audio-visual techniques, and hand-outs.
Languages
Fluency in English and working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is required.
Note:
* To be relocated in Manila Administrative Center after an initial period in Geneva.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by April 06, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
