National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer supports all aspects of projects/programmes/strategy Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and reporting requirements under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Project Development and Reporting Officer. The role involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and coordination with donors and UNCT monitoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing various data for M&E activities.
• File and compile reports for projects/programmes/strategy and keep track of reporting schedules in line with donor/UNCT and IOM institutional reporting requirements.
• Assist in the design, comment and/or implementation of special assessments, surveys, and operational research.
• Participate in specific monitoring and reporting exercises as assigned.
• Monitor report endorsement procedures with required endorsement entities.
• Liaise with donor’s/UNCT Monitoring Team(s) to document identified issues.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of findings of monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Draft inputs for internal mission guidance on feedback mechanisms and accountability.
• Keep track of status of indicators set for projects/programmes/strategy including IOM Strategic Results Framework indicators.
• Flag delays or challenges regarding data quality or compliance issues to Project/Programme Manager.
• Participate in specific field monitoring missions to support data collection.
• Provide administrative backstopping support for Project/Programme Manager or Project Officers.
• Prepare inputs for project/initiative development according to needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM standards and policies.
• Keep abreast of developments in IOM’s Evaluation and Monitoring and Results-based Management functions to ensure compliance with strategies and institutional requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in M&E and reporting in alignment with donor’s/UN requirements.
• Significant experience in application of IOM/UN rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience with project development and donor liaison.
• Strong reporting, writing and research skills, preferably related to M&E.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of development of data collection tools, their administration and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written) required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Skills

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Donor Reporting
• UN Rules and Procedures
• Project Development
• Donor Liaison
• Report Writing
• Research Skills
• Data Collection Tools
• Evaluation Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Interpersonal Skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• English Language
• French Language

Languages

English, French, Arabic