Under the direct supervision of the Snr. Programme Coordinator (Development and Reporting) and in coordination with relevant units at Headquarters and the Regional Office, the Senior National Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer will be responsible for leading the management of the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning functions of Country Office (CO), supporting the Mission in identifying risks and ensuring quality improvement and programme learning.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and guide the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of the Country Office according to projects/programmes/strategy result matrices and M&E plans in close coordination with the Project/Programme Managers and other relevant IOM staff and partners.
Ensure adherence to existing Evaluation and Monitoring policies and guidelines and Results-based Management (RBM) roadmaps, frameworks and guidance including a proper use of PRIMA for monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Contribute, in collaboration with the Regional M&E and Risk Management Officer, to development of plans, tools and systems to monitor implementation of projects/programmes and/or strategies within the CO focusing on activities, results, expenditure, budget, risks and assumptions, in line with donor/UNCT requirements, IOM strategies, and institutional M&E and reporting requirements.
Ensure that risks are assessed and new ones identified during the regular monitoring of project activities, and where appropriate ensure that associated Project Risk Register Matrix, Risk Treatment plans are monitored and regularly reviewed.
Provide substantive inputs to strengthen capacity of IOM staff and partners to carry out M&E activities in the CO through training, mentoring, and coaching.
Regularly update the evaluation and monitoring plans for projects/programmes/strategies at the CO, including identification of key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring and evaluating performance in line with the Strategic Results Framework (SRF), and share the evaluation plan with the Regional M&E and Risk Management Officer on a regular basis.
Actively engage in M&E activities for and with UN Agencies, UNCT, donors, government and external partners at country level, including on possible joint monitoring and evaluations, for instance in United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) Evaluation.
Document good practices and lessons learned through analysis of monitoring findings and evaluation reports, identify causes of potential bottlenecks and corrective measures, and facilitate discussion of related M&E and RBM findings and challenges with relevant IOM project staff, management, and partners.
Facilitate regular feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders on activities and services provided through the organization’s support, in close coordination with field units and relevant focal points of CO.
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 five years of relevant professional experience.
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Work Experience:
7+ years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, including an excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods, participatory approaches, and evaluative methodologies.
4+ years of management 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.
Familiarity with financial and business administration.
Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the region;
Skills:
Strong writing and research skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned area.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
Proven skills in managing teams.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
