Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer (P2) Mogadishu, Somalia

Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 9 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 24 October 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; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; 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; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Since the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia, the country has made significant progress towards restoring peace and security. However, significant destabilizing factors remain, including conflict and natural disaster. With more than 2 million displaced in Somalia, and a significant number of returnees from the region and beyond, Somalia has struggled to cope with high numbers of displaced.

Increasingly, opportunities arise to support for durable solutions to displacement. IOM has been instrumental in its support of communities to drive, and government to increasingly lead on building progress towards durable solutions to displacement. With strong emphasis on localised capacities and community priorities, Danwadaag partners are building momentum towards durable solutions.

As the lead agency for the Danwadaag Durable Solutions Consortium, IOM is seeking to build a strong Consortium Management Unit to ensure maximum impact of the collective’s efforts, ensuring: efficient delivery of program activities, alignment with other durable solutions initiatives, acute sensitivities to local dynamics, support to government structures with the displaced affected communities at the center of our efforts.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager/Chief of Party for Danwadaag, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will be responsible and accountable for coordinating and implementing monitoring and reporting activities of the Durable Solutions Consortium. The role of the MEAL Officer is to provide technical support and assistance for the establishment and continuous implementation of systems that promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance tracking, and internal management.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

1. In close coordination with the Durable Solutions Consortium Coordinator, provide technical support and contribute to the implementation of the Consortium’s MEAL activities including coordination with partner Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers, donor counterpart liaison, liaison with third party monitor for donors and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Results Monitoring Framework including proactive monitoring of outcome and output indicators, in line with theory of change, in close coordination with implementing partners and the relevant donors.
3. Contribute to the development of and implement an M&E system to facilitate standardized and regular monitoring.
4. Contribute to building the capacity development of staff and Implementing Partners (IPs) on M&E including providing technical inputs to support the development of training material in line with IOM institutional guidance such as the IOM M&E Guidelines and the IOM M&E e-learning course, through training, technical guidance and sharing of information.
5. Coordinate with respective Regional M&E Officer and HeadQuarters (HQ) to facilitate compliance with IOM institutional M&E standards and guidance.
6. Encourage the standardization of MEAL processes and compliance with IOM institutional guidance on M&E throughout the Consortium including the consistent use of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and other guidance documents, facilitating coherence and quality of information collected against planned results and activities.
7. Coordinate the implementation of annual surveys and other ad hoc monitoring surveys (livelihoods, local (re)integration assessment, governance interviews) including participating in the development of tools and Terms of Reference (ToRs) of surveys, supporting the roll out of mobile phone data collection by training field staff, providing technical support, as well as conducting preliminary data analysis and drafting M&E reports when needed.
8. Provide technical M&E support to the Consortium members, when needed.
9. Supervise the monitoring of relevant cross-cutting themes specifically Accountability to Affected Population (AAP).
10. Contribute to the development of a user friendly and community participative data platform for Danwadaag in close partnership with Information Technology (IT) Consultants, when required and check its linkage with IOM’s institutional Evaluation and Monitoring Portal, where relevant.
11. Contribute to the implementation of an Accountability Framework with a Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism (CRFM) to support timely decision making and improvements to programming.
12. Conduct periodic field monitoring visits, check adherence to agreed M&E standards and norms, identify bottlenecks impeding project delivery and gather feedback about Danwadaag’s work.
13. In close collaboration with the Durable Solutions Consortium Coordinator, coordinate the preparation and of donor reports, including review and collation of partner report inputs.
14. Review and analyze monitoring, narrative and financial reports produced by partners and IP for compliance and to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
15. Assist the Durable Solutions Consortium Coordinator with partner implementation agreements and assessments as needed.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a 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 in project/strategy conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Experience in capacity-building activities, including design and delivery of trainings;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions; and,
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders.

Skills

• Extensive writing and research skills;
• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming and institutional requirements;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds;
• Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the region.

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). Working knowledge of Somali and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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.