International Organization for Migration Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Ghana

International Organization for Migration Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Ghana

Context:

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.

The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) aims to increase state presence and community resilience in remote areas of Benin, Ghana and Togo that are at risk of encroachment by violent extremist organizations. IOM aims to improve community stabilization in these areas in order to foster an enabling environment for sustainable peace and traditional development.

The CSSM is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) and aligns with the US Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability and the GFFO’s Concept on Foreign and Security Policy Strategy for an Integrated Peace, as well as regional and national efforts to prevent violence.

The CSSM will be implemented by IOM in close coordination with GFFO, USAID, as well as with communities in priority zones and all levels of the host Governments. To achieve these objectives, CSSM designs and implements small-grant activities through a process-oriented, community driven approach.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Chief of Party, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for performing their role implementing IOM’s activities under the Coastal States Stability Mechanism, spanning multiple West African nations.

The candidate will also receive guidance from, and provide reporting to, IOM Washington in line with the agreed-upon ‘four-corner management model’.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Develop the framework for Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, in coordination with programme management, ensuring that monitoring and evaluation arrangements comply with donor agreements and programme requirements.

Oversee the Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Department effectively to ensure comprehensive and detailed coverage of projects throughout all stages of the implementation and to provide relevant information for performance management and evaluation of programme activities.

Monitor and review existing monitoring mechanisms and reporting documents including but not limited to project-level M&E plans, data collection tools, Site Visit Notes and Final Evaluation Reports and strengthen where necessary.

Develop comprehensive and effective evaluation mechanisms for the Programme accordance with the M&E plan.

Develop new tools and systems, in coordination with the programme’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and the programme’s donors, to provide for:

Greater versatility in grant design in relation to specific recipient communities;

Streamlined information cycles;

Improved adherence to programme standards and better responsiveness to issues arising during implementation.

Guide the regular sharing of M&E findings with relevant stakeholders and ensure that monitoring data is discussed in the appropriate

forums in a timely manner.

Interact with the donor on a regular basis, to share monitoring systems and findings, and discuss avenues for improvement if necessary.

Guide the process of identifying the key performance questions, indicators, and parameters for monitoring of program performance and achievements, and for preparing evaluations; review and analyse monitoring reports and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and identify corrective measures where necessary.

Lead the grant closing process including the review of the final evaluations, verification of the database information, and all other grant files.

Build and strengthen the capacity of the M&E department through the recruitment and training of experienced staff, in coordination with the Resource Management Unit.

Develop M&E trainings and other capacity buildings tools, in coordination with the M&Esupervisor, targeted for the programme staff.

Prepare quarterly reporting on evaluation activities, for inclusion in Program QuarterlyReport; ensure overall revision of reporting documents including but not limited to M&E activity plans and Final Evaluation Reports to ensure adherence to project objective, for submission to the donor.

Contribute to the strategic planning of the IOM programme’s activities.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or

University degree in the above fields with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Substantial experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans in small-scale grants, preferably with experience in the field of research, monitoring and/or evaluation;

Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, M&E methods, and approaches, planning and implementation of M&E systems, information/data analysis and report writing;

Previous work experience on similar programming.

Skills

Strong ability to understand, develop and implement administrative and financial control procedures;

Sound knowledge of development programme planning and implementation objectives;

Ability to use Access databases and Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook and Word software.

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.

How to Apply

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