monitoring and evaluation Assistant (marawi city)IOM

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Marawi City)
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G4**
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 09 August 2021
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 environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (Cotabato), and the direct supervision of the Head of Satellite Office (Marawi), with technical supervision of the Senior M&E Assistant (Cotabato), the successful candidate will assist in monitoring and evaluation of all project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will assist in the project's compliance with M&E standards, quality assurance, and IOM and donor requirements.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support in the implementation of the project's Monitoring and Evaluation framework and plans.
Support in the monitoring of technical compliance and timely execution of projects vis-à-vis baselines and set targets.
Undertake regular field monitoring visits to collect quantitative and qualitative data on progress and emerging outcomes.
Clean and process project data to inform decision-making and interventions.
Assist in drafting and dissemination of internal reports, including a detailed progress reports on project implementation.
Assist in the development of donor reports by providing detailed information on project achievements and progress against set targets.
Assist in the drafting of culturally appropriate human-interest stories.
Support in the management of the internal project database, ensuring that all relevant data on the implementation of the project are captured and organized.
Adhere to data protection principles.
Support field monitoring and evaluation visits in coordination with the M&E team to monitor technical compliance and timely execution of projects implemented by Implementing Partner (IP) vis-à-vis approved work plan and timelines.
Support implementing partner (IP) staff in the application of the standardized M&E tools and facilitate and guide their application within the project area of responsibility in coordination with the M&E team.
Perform such other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Political or Social Sciences, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
High School degree with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Minimum four years relevant work experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and information management.
Experience in data analysis and report writing required.
Proven ability to consolidate and validate information from multiple sources.
Proven ability to work with basic presentation software, e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, a must.
Background in communications (narrative writing, case story development, etc.) is an advantage.
Skills
Knowledge of BARMM context (cultural, social, and political).
Knowledge on M&E framework.
Knowledge on IM and data principles.
Knowledge of UN and bilateral programming.
Knowledge on financial rules, regulation, and management.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required. Knowledge of any BARMM language is desirable. Good understanding of Meranao language is an advantage.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database ( ).
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:**
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
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.
Core Competencies - behavioural indicators level 1*
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 action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM's competency framework can be found at this .
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
The position involves onsite and/or offsite work (or a combination of both). The working modality will be further discussed during the interviews if candidate is available to work on-site and/or offsite.
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Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Permanent
Full-time