Entry Level Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Career Jobs – International Organization for Migration (IOM)



Organization: International
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Job Grade: NO-A
Reports to: Chief of Mission
Ref: SVN: 02/10/016
About Us:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in
1951, is the leading international intergovernmental organization dealing with
migration.  IOM works to help ensure the
orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international
cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical
solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to
migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
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The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work
closely with colleagues, IOM Regional office and other Missions for
identification of best practice M&E systems and frameworks,
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Provide proactive support to colleagues in the
Mission on country strategies on migration and coordinate concept paper and
proposal development in collaboration with the Programme Development Unit,
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Offer technical input on all proposals in the
Mission  and ensure that  the inclusion of M&E frameworks, and
develop the same for specific projects 
as  required,
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The incumbent will facilitate and oversee
M&E activities for IOM Mission in Uganda through supporting Heads of units
and heads of Sub Offices in the Country to:
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Prepare annual and quarterly work plans and
activity-based budgets,
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Develop and implement M&E frameworks and
data collection methods and tools on all projects,
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Collect, analyze and report on Monitoring
missions, and rapid assessments,
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Provide feedback to programme/project managers
for programme revisions and amendments based on evaluation outcomes,
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Build the capacity of project staff and
implementing partners in M&E data collection and reporting,
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Work in close collaboration with the Project
Development team at the Mission  ensure
quality and timely reporting and documentation of projects and other mission
activities:
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Develop and oversee adherence to reporting
schedules for project and program activities in accordance with donor and IOM
requirements;
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Support project staff in report drafting to ensure
alignment of templates with IOM / Donor requirements
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Ensure quality documentation of IOM activities
through briefing notes, brochures and other written and visual documentation;
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Support and provide training in liaison with
different departments and sub offices in Uganda, to ensure effective
implementation of projects and mainstreaming 
of M&E aspects in  all
programme implementation,
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Offer timely technical support in designing
evaluation studies, lead the process of external evaluation, Provide quality
assurance support for evaluation studies, review and assist in compiling
reports of evaluation studies,
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Offer support in providing training to staff on
specific areas such as PSEA and PD as appropriate and
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned. Perform
such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
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The ideal candidate for the International
Organization for Migration IOM Monitoring and Evaluation Officer job
opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with two years of relevant
experience OR Master´s degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences,
Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
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At least two years’ experience in the field of
monitoring and evaluation; programme management and  strategy development with an
intergovernmental organisation or INGO
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Relevant training and exposure to project
development and programming highly desirable
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Expertise in IOM programme/ project cycle
management processes and financial management system is desirable
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Proven experience in logical framework approach,
RBM and other strategic planning approaches
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Experience in M&E methods and approaches
(including quantitative, qualitative and participatory)
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Skills and experience in the implementation of
M&E systems and plans
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Additional training in M&E development and
implementation
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Good information analysis and report writing
skills
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Proven ability to work in a team and with
counterparts at different levels;
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Computer proficiency in MS office is a must and
advanced statistical skills an advantage;
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Knowledge and understanding of migration issues
in the region an advantage
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Languages: English (fluent) and
working knowledge of other UN languages is an added advantage
Personal Competencies:
Behavioral Competencies:
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Accountability-Follows all
relevant procedures, processes, and policies; Meets deadline, cost, and quality
requirements for outputs; Monitors own work to correct errors
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Client Orientation – works
effectively well with client and stakeholders; Effectively interfaces with
government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive
migration issues and the work of IOM
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Continuous Learning
promotes continuous learning for self and others; Demonstrates interest in
improving relevant skills; Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant
to other functional areas
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Communication – listens and
communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; Writes clearly and
effectively, adjusting wording to the intended audience
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Creativity and Initiative – actively
seeks new ways of improving programs or services; Actively seeks new ways of
improving programs or services ; Proactively develops new ways to resolve
problems
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Leadership and Negotiation
develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Convinces others to share resources
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Planning and Organizing
plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Identifies risks and makes contingency plans; Adjusts priorities and plans to
achieve goals; Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that
of team members
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Professionalism –  displays mastery of subject matter;
Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational
context; Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of
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Teamwork – contributes to a
collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives,
concerns and promotes equal gender participation; Contributes to, and follows
team objectives; Seeks input and feedback from others
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Technological Awareness –
displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; Proactively identifies
and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
Technical Competencies:
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Effectively interfaces with government officials
of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the
work of IOM;
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Effectively applies knowledge of migration
issues with organization context;
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Correctly frames migration issues within their
regional, global and political context;
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Effectively applies knowledge on M&E/
Results-Based-Management.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
updated resumes, evidence of previous works and three references electronically
to hruganda@iom.int
NOTE:
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Please include the POSITION TITLE in the subject
line of the email and ensure to send your attachments as one document in PDF
and the title of your attachment should be your full names
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If you receive a notification of non-delivery of
your email, please forward your application to iomkampala@iom.int
Deadline: 3rd
November, 2016
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