Monitoring and Reporting Officer at International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Monitoring and Reporting Officer

Duty Station: Niamey, Niger

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 16 May 2023

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Emergency Unit and in coordination with relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for contributing to the development of new projects within the Preparedness and Emergency unit in close collaboration with senior staff. The successful candidate will also provide technical support for monitoring and project reporting and will contribute to project implementation activities in close collaboration with relevant units in Tahoua, Tillabéri, Diffa, Maradi and Niamey.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the Emergency Unit in project development, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and project reporting activities by providing technical inputs, information and guidance.
• Support the Shelter and NFI Working Group coordination mechanisms in Niamey and in the region by providing information, updates and other technical inputs.
• Support HNO/HRP 2024 process by participating in the definition of sectoral PIN and target, and the development of the HNO and HRP narrative for shelter and NFI.
• Draft, review and consolidate donor reports.
• Assist in the development of an M&E plan, and qualitative and quantitative surveys, analyse data, and provide or consolidate inputs to support the development of programmatic responses, recommendations, and innovative approaches in line with the CO’s strategy.
• Assist with the unit’s day-to-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and administrative tasks, including training on data collection, record keeping and filing.
• Organize and ensure administrative and logistical arrangements are made for internal and external meetings with donor, partners, and government representatives; draft agenda, take minutes of meetings, collect action points, and provide information.
• Support the knowledge management function by maintaining and updating the project matrix and by maintaining institutional memories, documentation and information management systems.
• Draft or provide inputs to assist with the production of high-quality updates, sitreps, external reports, factsheets, case studies, briefs, and success stories.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Migration Studies, Political Science, Social Science, Communication, 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 report writing, project support or project management with a preferred focus on humanitarian assistance and/or development.
• Experience in communications, donor liaison and/or advocacy work preferably in the field of humanitarian assistance and/or development.
• Experience developing and admininistering quantitative and qualitative data collection tools;
• Experience analyzing, synthesizing and disseminating qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate data analysis tools and software.
• Experience working with UN agencies and/or NGOs is preferable.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation activities.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Sahel region is an advantage.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer/software literate, including Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated potentially skills using data analysis software such as Excell, Power Bi, Nvivo, etc.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

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.pdf

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 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.

How to apply

To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HEREvia the IOM e-Recruitment system by 16 May 2023.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 03.05.2023 to 16.05.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: SVN 2023 128 Monitoring and Reporting Officer (P2) Niamey, Niger (58114465) Released

Posting: Posting NC58114466 (58114466) Released

 

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