National MEAL Officer

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Development Officer and direct supervision of the Senior National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer based in Ankara, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), risk management and reporting.

1. Assist in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing various data for M&E activities.
2. File and compile reports that will be produced for the projects/programmes/strategy and keep track of reporting schedules in line with the donor reporting requirements as well as IOM’s institutional reporting such as the Institutional Questionnaire (IQ). 
3. Assist in the design, comment and/or implementation of special assessments, reports, surveys, and operational research.
4. Conduct preliminary analysis of findings of monitoring and evaluation exercises. Draft specific inputs as assigned for the development of the internal mission guidance on feedback mechanisms and accountability.
5. Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the project/programme/strategy, including IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators. 
6. Review the availability and quality of existing social and economic data related to the project/programme area, the methods for collecting them and the degree to which they can provide baseline statistics and reference for project/programme design, monitoring and evaluation.
7. Flag and bring to the attention of the Project/Programme Manager, delays or challenges regarding data quality or compliance issues with the IOM, donor, or partners M&E requirements.
8. Participate in specific field monitoring missions as assigned to support data collection according to the monitoring plans and tools and risk monitoring processes. 
9. Provide backstopping support and technical support and training for the Project/Programme Manager or the Project Officers and Project Development and Reporting Officers to strengthen M&E capacity at the country level.
10. Prepare inputs for project/initiative development according to specific needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM standards for project development and related M&E and RBM policies and guidance, in close coordination with the support unit focal points and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
11. Coordinate and follow-up of evaluation (external/internal) of projects, including ToR design, Request for Expression of Interest, evaluation inception meetings, implementation, and dissemination phase and ensure that evaluation reports are made available to main stakeholders and donors in line with the policy of disclosure, and where relevant, are made public.
12. Keep abreast of developments in IOM’s Evaluation and Monitoring and Results-based Management (RBM) functions to ensure compliance with IOM strategies and institutional monitoring and reporting requirements, including for the SRF, the IQ, PRIMA and other M&E frameworks and planning tools.
13. 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.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Education
    • Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Statistics, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
    • University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Four years' of experience in M&E and reporting;
      • Experience with Risk Management;
      • Significant experience in application of IOM/UN rules, regulations and procedures; and, 
      • Experience with project development, donor liaison, report writing and capacity-building activities;
      • Experience in working with data and information products. Skills
        • Strong reporting, writing and research skills, related to MEAL; 
        • Sound and proven understanding of the country and region's internal and international migration issues;
        • Proven skills in data and development of information products:
        • In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the organization;
        • Excellent communication and analytical skills;
        • A high degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
        • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
        • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds of diverse cultural and national backgrounds. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Turkish is required (oral and written). 
          • Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous. 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:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
15. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
16. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.