Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Maintain and adjust the overall RSM programme's Monitoring and Evaluation framework in close coordination with the MEAL Officer (EPC) and the Programme Coordinator (RSM).
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual RSM M&E framework reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and operations monitoring, real time, midterm and final evaluations and lessons learned workshops, while monitoring the compliance of M&E arrangements with the donor requirements.
Supervise Monitoring and Evaluation support activities assigned to other programme unit staff and RSM Implementing Partners, to facilitate comprehensive and detailed coverage of the RSM grants' M&E activities through all stages of implementation.
Collaborate with IOM units, Implementing Partners and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) on both quantitative and qualitative monitoring aspects to provide relevant information for performance management and evaluations of programme activities for complying with regular reporting requirements.
Draft regular monitoring reports to be shared with relevant stakeholders such as RSM partners, donors, clusters and coordinate with the Programme Support Unit and the Media and
Communications Unit with regards to utilization of M&E findings in Public Information materials.
Ensure that evaluation reports are made available to the main stakeholders, RSM partners, and donors, and are made public as per IOM Evaluation Policy.
Contribute and facilitate the regular sharing of M&E findings with relevant stakeholders and other IOM offices and departments, and that M&E data/reports are discussed in the appropriate forum in a timely manner, including to clarify discrepancies and clear gaps.
Coordinate the process for identifying the key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring and evaluating performance and achievements.
Design the format for performance reports in line with M&E guidelines and donor requirements, review and analyze the monitoring reports and targets, highlight the causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation and recommend corrective measures, where necessary.
Participate in the selection of, and monitor the work of Implementing Partners that are sub-contracted to conduct surveys and studies required for monitoring and evaluating RSM grants, in line with procedural M&E and reporting guidance to be included in service providers' contracts.
Review the availability and quality of existing social and economic data related to the programme area, the methods for collecting them and the degree to which they can provide baseline statistics and reference for the programme's monitoring and evaluation.
Participate in activities with external partners, UN and donors to facilitate access to M&E data to stakeholders. Undertake regular travel to the field in coordination with relevant IOM staffand/or partners to support implementation of M&E and to discuss corrective measures when needed.
In coordination with the relevant units and Focal Points of the CO, support the "do no harm" principle and work to promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) approaches through awareness-raising and the development of effective accountability mechanisms, in line with IOM's global standards.
Keep abreast of internal framework for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Results Based Management (RBM) developments to ensure compliance with processes and strategies such as the Country and Regional strategies, IOM Institutional
Questionnaire (IQ), IOM global M&E strategy, Strategic Results Framework (following IOM Global Vision), regional M&E planning tools and PRIMA-for-all standards.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master's degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, International Relations, Law 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 project conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
Experience in project development and capacity-building activities; and,
Experience working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes preferably with the Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA) and/or working with UN
OCHA's Country-Based Pooled Funds, or the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
Skills
Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques including evaluative methodologies and results monitoring plans;
Strong writing and research skills;
Good communication and analytical skills;
High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; and,
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners.