Senior Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Associate

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Officer (RPMEO), the incumbent will support the Regional Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (RPMEU), which operates under the guidance of the Strategic Planning and Results Division (SRD) in the Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance and the Central Evaluation Division (CED) in IOM Headquarters (HQ), to provide planning, monitoring, evaluation, and support and sharing of critical learning to Regional (RO) and Country Offices (COs); including: supporting the development and updating of country-, regional-, and multiregional-level tools and systems; and providing technical support and assistance to COs on planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support the RPMEO to plan, design, and carry out capacity building and training on monitoring and evaluation to COs in the Region.
• Together with the RPMEO, serve as a resource person for COs in the Region by providing support and guidance on planning, monitoring, evaluation, the Strategic Results Framework principles, tools for monitoring of project and programme-level risks, and monitoring of data.
• In coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO) and RPMEO, support the review of results matrices, budgeting, and planning for monitoring and evaluation in project proposals for COs in the Region.
• Under the guidance of the RPMEO, support with drafting, developing, and updating IOM M&E systems, plans, tools, workplans, guidelines, reviews, policies, analytical reports and data, and strategies.
• Support the RPMEO in the review and monitoring of CO projects to ensure timely planning of evaluations and the implementation of findings and recommendations and support the RPMEO in the coordination of evaluations conducted by the RPMEU.
• Prepare internal reports, presentations, and briefings as relevant to Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, as needed.
• In coordination with the RPDO and the RPMEO, contribute to ongoing knowledge management processes from HQ and in the RO and COs in the Region, including sharing information and tools related to planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• In the absence of the RPMEO, ensure the continued functioning of the RPMEO by coordinating incoming requests from internal or external partners.
• Participate in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the technical area of expertise, as required by the RPMEO and/or the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, with project management, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant technical experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation, planning, learning, and project development;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, private sector and NGOs; and,
• Work experience in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation in the Region is an asset.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills, including the development of results matrices;
• Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays strong understanding of technical area;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; and,
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English and French are required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Portuguese, or any other language of the region is an advantage.

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