International Consultant – Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Context: Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Iran Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the IBG/CT Programme Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will be responsible for conducting a detailed evaluation of the concluded project IB0028. This role will involve a comprehensive analysis of project outcomes, assessing the impact and effectiveness against initial objectives, and providing insights to guide future projects.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Comprehensive Project Evaluation:

• Conduct an in-depth evaluation of project IB0028, assessing its outcomes against the goals and objectives specified in the project documentation.

• Employ a variety of evaluation methodologies to thoroughly measure effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project initiatives.

2. Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyse collected data using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to measure project success and identify areas of improvement.

• Utilize statistical tools to interpret data, identifying significant patterns and trends that offer deeper insights into project performance.

3. Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed evaluation reports that summarize the results, achievements, and challenges of project IB0028, providing actionable recommendations based on the findings.

• Ensure that reports are well-documented, clear, and concise, facilitating actionable insights.

4. Presentation to Stakeholders:

• Effectively communicate the findings from the evaluation reports to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and understanding of the project outcomes.

• Highlight key successes and challenges, promoting an environment of accountability and continuous improvement.

5. Recommendation Development:

• Formulate specific recommendations for future projects based on insights gained from the evaluation of project IB0028.

• Propose improvements to strategies, methodologies, and practices to enhance the effectiveness and impact of similar future projects.

6. Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Facilitate the integration of lessons learned from project IB0028 into the organization’s knowledge management systems.

• Organize workshops or meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes, fostering an organizational culture of learning and improvement.

7. Maintenance of Evaluation Archives:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive archive of all evaluation-related documents, data, and reports pertaining to project IB0028.

• Ensure all documentation is well-organized and complies with organizational standards for data protection and privacy.

8. Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback Incorporation:

• Engage with project beneficiaries, staff, and other stakeholders to collect feedback on the project’s impact and their satisfaction with the outcomes.

• Integrate this feedback into the evaluation reports to provide a holistic view of the project’s effectiveness and reach.

Required Qualifications and Experience Education

• University degree in International Development, Statistics, Economics, or a related field, with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of migration, human rights, or border governance projects.

• Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

• Familiarity with statistical and data management software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) is an advantage.

Skills

• Exceptional data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Advanced reporting and communication abilities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to liaise and interact with Government entities.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. A good command of Persian is desirable.

Notes

• The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality