Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting Assistant

   Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) works to encourage social and economic development through migration and remains committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM Sri Lanka works in close partnership with national and local government institutions, non-governmental agencies, community organizations and the donor community to assist national entities to address pressing and complex challenges in migration management, to respond to the needs created by humanitarian emergencies in the country, and to ensure improved living conditions for vulnerable communities.

The Project Support Unit (PSU) works with all IOM Sri Lanka & Maldives programme units to fulfil their project development, reporting and communication requirements. PSU works in line with IOM global guidelines and in coordination with colleagues in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok.

Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and under the direct supervision of the Head of Project Support Unit, the successful candidate will support the PSU with tasks related to overall monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the mission and will support with project reporting and development.

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.
 

1. Contribute to the development of evaluation tools for programmes in accordance with the M&E plan and proposal/project indicators. 
2. Support project units to meet their project reporting requirements.
3. Support the grant closing process including the preliminary review of the final report, data verification, and evaluation requirements.
4. Provide support to planning internal project evaluations in coordination with project managers, project teams and external consultants.
5. Support information data collection for the mission including for the Regional Office and Head Quarters requests for data and information to fulfill the annual and ad hoc requirements.
6. Support project development and donor reporting by providing technical support to project managers, and support the development and revision of results frameworks, log frames, and budgeting for M&E in line with IOM and donor requirements.
7. Train staff on M&E and reporting requirements including on usage of the IOM internal platform, Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA), used for project development, M&E and reporting.
8. Participate at regional level M&E related Networks and the United Nations M&E working groups and M&E communities of practices.
9. Contribute to data collection and information management to meet the requirements of UN M&E mechanisms such as UN INFO.  Education
   
   University degree in Monitoring and/or Evaluation, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Economics, Development Statistics, International Development, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
   
   High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.   Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience   Experience in supporting project evaluations is required.
   Experience in development and delivery of M&E trainings is desired.
   Work experience in technical writing, editing, and donor reporting is required.
   Demonstrable knowledge of Sri Lanka, Maldives and South Asia political and humanitarian issues is desired.
   Experience with One UN programming and M&E mechanisms (e.g. UNINFO) is desired.
   Experience with global and regional data collection mechanisms (such as the Institutional Questionnaire) is desirable.
    

   Skills

   Knowledge of M&E systems, M&E methods and approaches at multi-country or multi-project level and information/data analysis.
   High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment.
   In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
   Advanced knowledge and skills of computer applications of MS Word, Excel, database management, statistical packages and M&E applications.
   Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
   Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
   Advanced research, writing, outreach and communications and IT skills.
    

   Languages

   Fluent spoken and written English is required

   Sinhala/Tamil--an advantage

   IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. 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 three values:
10. Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.