National Migration Health Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research Learning and Adapting)

Position Title: National Migration Health Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research Learning and Adapting)

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)

Classification: National Officers, NO-A

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15 March 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, it 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 a diverse and inclusive environment. It is one of the factors that makes the organization qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. IOM sees that diversity is one of the organizational strengths.

IOM aims to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and beneficiaries) with dignity and respect.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and direct supervision of the Migration Health Programme Coordinator; and in close collaboration with the National Health Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for facilitating the fulfilment of quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The candidate is expected to work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM and its local constituents to provide technical assistance on Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to the government counterparts and to ensure quality data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments. S/he is expected to overall technical oversight to the MERLA activities of IOM’s health programming in BARMM.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and technical inputs, with direct oversight from the Migration Health Programme Coordinator and in close collaboration with the National Health Programme Coordinator, on the planning, implementation, and development of MERLA and CQI activities in line with global standards, national policies, and BARMM health priorities.

2. Provide direct oversight to MERLA and CQI activities such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, technical training, monitoring and feedbacking, evaluation, research advocacy and opportunities, and learning sessions.

3. Contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies, SOPs, frameworks, and technical tools for MERLA and CQI activities, including but not limited to monitoring systems to capture the progress, data collection, analysis and visualizations, evaluation findings and recommendations, and lessons learned documentation and feedbacking.

4. Contribute to identifying gaps and challenges and provide recommendations and technical assistance in building capacity of government counterparts on MERLA and CQI.

5. Promote learning and adaptation based on analysed data and recommendations with technical guidance from Migration Health Coordinator and in collaboration with National Migration Health Coordinator.

6. Provide technical guidance, review, recommend, and advocate, contextualized, localized MERLA approaches and policies such as but not limited to the CQI and reporting method.

7. Provide direct technical support to National Health Project Officers, with technical guidance from Migration Health Coordinator and in collaboration with National Migration Health Coordinator, on designing, planning, and implementing MERLA initiatives to identify corrective actions and inform continuous learning and adaptation for all components of the health programming.

8. Serve as the team leader for MERLA in IOM’s migration health programming in Mindanao to ensure effective resource management, coordination amongst other technical health officers, and mainstreaming of technical advice and guidance from the Migration Health Program Coordinator.

9. Contribute to the resource mobilization of IOM’s migration health programming through technical support to the development of concept and project papers in coordination with the Migration Health Programme Coordinator.

10. Provide technical guidance in analysing activity indicators, statistics and data, and ensure timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.

11. Ensure the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) framework and mechanism and the integration of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies to health programmes with technical guidance from PSEA Officer.

12. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme and perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced university degree or master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or analytics, social sciences, or health statistic-related disciplines from an accredited academic institution; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with minimum two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health information, procurement and supply chain management, health financing and governance, and health insurance system is a distinctive asset.

Experience

• Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities.
• Experience in the public health and/or health sciences sectors; implementation of health systems strengthening, leadership and governance, health information systems, health procurement and financing, and health program insurance system, a distinctive asset.
• Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in DOH and/or BARMM Ministries.

Skills

• Proficiency in statistical software and data management tools;
• Excellent analytical, communication, research, and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Offices;
• Strong familiarity with the context of BARMM and surrounding areas, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Health Systems at the National and Local (Mindanao) level is highly desirable.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in BARMM Languages is desirable.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 1

• Develop and promote effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.