Project Assistant (monitoring, evaluation, and learning)IOM

Position Title: Project Assistant (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning)
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Manila)
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G-5**
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 11 March 2022
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 Programmes and under the direct supervision of the National Private Sector Engagement Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) components of capacity building programmes for suppliers of global brands.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Maintain a knowledge management system for IOM Philippines' global supply chain development programmes, ensuring that the most up-to-date information is accessible
Facilitate and guide staff from other Missions and external service providers in the application of the standardized knowledge management tools
Contribute to the development of training manuals and training evaluation tools.
Coordinate and follow-up with Missions in the region in localizing training evaluation tools.
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of suppliers' capacity building progress, in line with the donor's requirements.
Assist in the implementation of training activities through logistical coordination, documentation, and other miscellaneous aspects.
Collect training participants' feedback on IOM's capacity building programmes; coordinate with other Missions in translating feedback from training participants into English.
Draft regular reports on supplier capacity building progress, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
Periodically perform project data analysis, review project reports, and provide relevant feedback to inform the project team's decision on areas of project delivery and needs for improvement.
Draft talking points, and briefing materials related to supplier capacity building and private sector engagement as needed.
Ensure that all data collection activities are in line with IOM's Data Protection Principles
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in the field of Social Sciences, Sustainability, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least three years of relevant professional experience; or
Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience. **
Experience
Minimum of three years of work experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and information management.
Experience in data analysis and report writing is required.
Proven ability to consolidate and validate information from multiple sources.
Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.
Skills
In depth knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies on a broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
Knowledge of international standards on business and human rights.
Strong quantitative business analysis skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
Advanced or intermediate excel skills.
Strong communication skills.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
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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Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time