SVN 2024 105 Reporting and M&E Officer (CCCM) (P2) Juba, South Sudan

Position Title: Reporting and M&E Officer (CCCM)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 22 April 2024

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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development. Humanitarian coordination and support include leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management, as well as Durable Solutions (DS). IOM also chairs the Communication and Community Engagement Working Group (CCEWG) in the country, tasked with operationalizing collective Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms.

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (CCCM), the Reporting and M&E Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing CCCM reporting activities as well as M&E and Learning requirements and deliverables, facilitating the timely and quality inputs received from the field teams, working closely with the Programme Support Unit (PSU) to support the development of regular reporting requirements, and closely coordinating with the Communications Officer to facilitate social media visibility and the preparation of press briefs.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a CCCM focal point for reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the unit’s active projects in South Sudan.
2. Work closely with the Programme Support Unit (PSU), facilitate adherence to reporting requirements, and check that project implementation/reporting is in line with donor requirements.
3. Coordinate and submit IOM CCCM updates and reports to the National CCCM Cluster, including 5Ws, mobile response reports, and contribute to the Cluster’s quarterly situation report, among others.
4. Work closely with the Communications Officer to facilitate internal and external visibility and promotion of IOM CCCM operations in South Sudan. Contribute to writing press briefs and social media blurbs, as necessary.
5. Contribute to the updating and development of results-based M&E frameworks to assist in ensuring that the programme maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.
6. Assist in the development and strengthening of reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems within the CCCM teams in Juba and in the field. Deliver training to the field reporting focal points to ensure tools are properly administered.
7. Undertake regular field monitoring and evaluation visits with field staff to check technical compliance and ensure the timely execution of projects vis-à-vis approved plans and baselines.
8. Provide technical inputs to support the CCCM team with project development, review objectives, outcomes and results, and contribute to the development of logical frameworks for new projects.
9. Work with other units’ Reporting Officers to facilitate coherence in the reports especially for cross-cutting and multisectoral projects.
10. In line with the localisation agenda of the CCCM Cluster and IOM CCCM’s commitment to enhancing capacity of Implementing Partners (IPs), participate in the development and implementation of capacity building plans related to monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning processes.
11. Contribute to the development of, and support and monitor protection mainstreaming processes and tools, new and existing, to be embedded in CCCM static and mobile operations, which include the implementation of women participation and engagement initiatives, and the reinforcement of prevention activities geared towards reducing exposure to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) risks in areas of operations.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development, Statistics, Information Management or related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in displacement settings and contexts, as well as working within humanitarian programmes;
• Experience in the implementation of specific M&E methodologies, including working with data collection and M&E tools;
• Experience in report writing;
• Experience in the development and maintenance of database systems, both online and offline;
• Practical experience in data collection and reporting;
• Experience implementing capacity-building activities; and,
• Experience in protection mainstreaming activities and community engagement in displacement settings.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the displacement profile of the country;
• Teamwork and innovative thinking;
• Analytical skills, including data collection from various sources and in-depth analysis;
• Knowledge of the activated coordination systems in South Sudan;
• In-depth knowledge of relevant protection frameworks and protection mainstreaming;
• Strong editing and drafting skills; and,
• Remote monitoring and evaluation techniques.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English 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.

Notes

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

Required Competencies:

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.

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

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

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, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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