South Sudan: Programme Officer (MEAL)

Position Title : Programme Officer (MEAL)

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 28 May 2018

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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations and the direct supervision and guidance of the Cluster Technical Coordinator (Non-Food Items (NFI)) in Juba. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) System for the Shelter-NFI framework of the IOM South Sudan Mission. In particular, s/he will be responsible for overall supervision of tracking systems, consolidating lessons learnt and best practices, disseminating evidence of programme achievements, and recommending corrective actions when necessary. This consolidated information will assist the Cluster Technical Coordinator (NFI) in developing future strategies and programmes of the unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Evaluation

1. Assist in the development of, and implement overall tracking systems for Shelter-NFI projects (objectives, outputs, indicators).

2. Support the design and development of monitoring methodologies (baseline, end line, mid-term evaluations, rapid monitoring, PDM, impact evaluation) and monitoring tools (HH survey, FGD, KII, market assessment).

3. Organize and conduct training of field staff on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and methodologies, and be available to provide surge M&E capacity field support when needed.

4. Participate in the evaluation of ongoing projects based on information gathered from mid-term monitoring. Share data and information with the team, and work closely with Cluster Technical Coordinator (NFI) to implement any ad hoc corrective measures required to ensure successful and quality implementation of projects aligned with IOM principles.

5. Analyse completed projects/activities based on results of monitoring activities to document best practices and lessons learnt, and submit to team for internal discussion.

Accountability

1. Contribute various technical inputs for the development and implementation of a context-specific “Accountability to Affected Populations” (AAP) strategy and facilitate its integration as the core of quality programming.

2. Encourage integration of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s (IASC) priority cross-cutting issues (e.g. human rights, HIV/AIDS, Age, and Environment) and facilitate gender equality and addressing the needs of women and girls as well as men and boys.

Learning

1. Conduct internal workshops and working groups to share findings of evaluations and prepare recommendations.

2. Disseminate lessons learnt and best practices at Cluster level.

3. Organize learning sessions in country with support from the Cluster Technical Coordinator (NFI) for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Participate in humanitarian platforms and events in country, representing Shelter/NFI Unit and sharing lessons with other stakeholders.

5. Research and draft case studies and narrative summaries of key lessons learned.

Reporting and Communications

1. Supervise the timely collection of relevant and quality information for reporting through close coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer and project teams.

2. Work closely with the M&E Officer to ensure that lessons learned from program evaluations are documented properly and included in donor reporting.

3. Generate quality donor reports based on data collected by the M&E Officer.

4. Contribute to the development of timely, high quality and effective communication materials in coordination with MMU and PSU that showcases Shelter-NFI achievements including case stories, best-practices and lessons learnt.

5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations 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 humanitarian response, with knowledge of M&E and post-distribution monitoring

(operational field experience and emergency experience an asset);

• Excellent command of English required including strong written and oral and computer skills - with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft office and design programmes;

• Knowledge of the cluster system and experience in South Sudan an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 28 May 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 15.05.2018 to 28.05.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/125 (P) - Programme Officer (MEAL) (P2) - Juba, South Sudan (55481481) Released

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