Project Development, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist G-6

POST DESCRIPTION

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Position Information

Position Title: Project Development, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Position Grade: G6

Duty Station: Manama, Bahrain

Position Number:-

Job Family: Programme/Admin Support

Organizational Unit: PSU

Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position? Country Office

Position rated on: 28 August 2023

Reports directly to: Head of PSU

Number of Direct Reports: 0

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Organizational Context and Scope

IOM’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) strategy aims to improve the quality and integrity of

program delivery, ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of affected populations,

and meet donor requirements and standards of accountability.

The Project Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work as part of the IOM Programme Support Unit, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Bahrain and direct supervision of the Head of PSU and in close coordination with the M&E Officer at the Regional Office (RO). The Project Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for providing technical inputs to support various aspects of programmes/M&E, such as the development and implementation of the M&E system that strengthens monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, and learning.

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the development of M&E plans and strategies for the Mission, including but not limited to M&E frameworks, monitoring and reporting tools, reviewing and monitoring work plans for new and existing projects;
2. Support the development of concept notes and project proposals (in Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA)) in line with the operational priorities and needs of various Units
3. In coordination with the relevant Project Managers, support the coordination, consolidation and preparation of reports on projects and programme progress to be submitted to the Regional Office in Cairo and to donors, particularly with reference to data cleaning, visualization and analysis;
4. Support the overall organization and centralisation of data/information, including data processing/collation, cleaning, visualization and analysis.
5. Support the analysis of M&E data and assist in the preparation of donor reports in line with indicators and donor requirements;
6. Assist in reviewing annual and quarterly data submitted by implementation teams at country and regional level and assist with the development of data quality assurance/verification systems;
7. Assist with the development of project monitoring data collection tools.
8. Support in conducting project/programme evaluations as required. This includes preparation/indexing of documentation and data and preparation of necessary logistics for smooth running of evaluation activities;
9. Support drafting of donor agreements to share with counterparts and donors, and for internal endorsement with Accounting (ACO)/Legal (LEG);
10. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• University or Bachellor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of relevant professional experience, or,
• High School diploma with at least six years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with project planning and monitoring;
• Previous experience with an international organization is an advantage, preferably in the field of assistance to vulnerable migrants, including returnees;
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook) in particular experience in computerized accounting systems including SAP application;

SKILLS

• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations;

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

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Languages

REQUIRED: For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE: Arabic

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Competencies[1]

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.

How to apply

Qualified interested candidates should submit the following to IOM-Bahrain, by emailing recruitmentbahrain@iom.int on or before 3rd of October 2023. Please note, this is a local staff position open for Bahrain Residents and Bahraini Nationals.

Subject: Project Development, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

• CV
• A 1-page motivation or cover letter

Applications received after this date will not be considered.