Senior MEAL Associate, Kabul

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), Programme Support Unit Coordinator and the direct supervision of the M&E officer the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and coordinating the implementation monitoring and evaluation activities across different program.

Responsibilities

1. Plan for and support the undertaking of PDM and any other M&E data collection exercises; periodically review the project M&E monitoring tools and plans to guide M&E activities.
2. With guidance from the M&E Officer, coordinate the development, testing, roll out and regular revision of standardized M&E and reporting tools, within the program strategy and donor’s requirements, respecting formats, deadlines, and specific protocols, and engaging in crossed fertilization of ideas implementing partners.
3. Coordinate the process for identifying the key performance questions, indicators and parameters for all project development, monitoring projects’ performance and achievements,
4. Monitor ongoing activities of the programme; periodically and consistently aggregate and analyse data on respective projects’ indicators and develop indicator (IPTT) status reports and statistics to inform project management of progress of results achievement and for other purposes such as periodic and final reports, project visibility and communications; and
5. Coordinate the consolidation of monthly M&E report and Track unit workplan implementation of respective projects and support the production of regular monitoring reports. Prepare a trend analysis report from out PDM and other datas
6. Carry out periodic field visits using appropriate M&E tools to monitor the activities, beneficiaries and promote adherence to agreed M&E standards and norms; undertake M&E data quality assurance and data verification; identify bottlenecks impeding project delivery and gather feedback about IOM’s work among others.
7. Provide technical recommendations to the Project Manager, based on rolling analysis of and reporting on programming.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Development, Economics, Management and, or related Social or Political Science fields from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant experience; or
• School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Minimum of seven years ( five years for degree holders) relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to migration management, particularly counter human trafficking, return and reintegration, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation – with specific experience in project development, data analysis, knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation in the non-profit sector;
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS office and advanced data science and/or statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software and data visualization skills is a strong advantage;
• Excellent data visualization, analysis and writing skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, and private sector entities.

Note: Strong preference for female candidates.

Languages

For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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, if with direct reports

• 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.

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

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

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Required Skills

• MS office
• Monitoring and evaluation
• SPSS

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