Programme Officer (M & E BLMAs) (BRMM) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In consultation with BRMM Senior Regional Programme Coordinator, LMI SRS, Management officer and other BRMM relevant staff, contribute to the development of project standardized Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems including M&E plan, tools, quality assurance mechanisms and data collection methods and procedures.
2. Review existing monitoring mechanisms and reporting documents including but not limited to project-level M&E plans, data collection tools, Meeting Notes and Evaluation Reports and propose improvements where necessary.
3. Work in close consultation with BRMM Senior Regional Programme Coordinator, LMI SRS, Management officer and relevant staff, to consolidate and share, as necessary, relevant M&E information to inform project progress and improvement in line with IOM and donor requirements.
4. Participate in the process for identifying the key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring programme performance and achievements. Contribute to the design of the format for performance reports.
5. Support in designing, testing, and reviewing information and data collection tools. Provide technical inputs, as required.
6. Undertake regular field visits to coordinate the implementation of M&E and to provide procedural guidance.
7. Coordinate and/or undertake and compile necessary project data collection tasks.
8. Organize and contribute to the staff capacity building and contribute to the development of training on specific M&E aspects.
9. Coordinate with other similar programmes and projects of Regional Office to facilitate a common approach.
10. Provide support for evaluation and collaborate with the BRMM Project Team to draft management response for evaluation recommendations and support with the monitoring of their implementation.
11. Draft and implement collaborative learning agenda for organizational learning and decision-making. Draft, compile and/or review monthly, quarterly and/or annual internal and external project reports, not limited to M&E.Support the programme staff in the development and design of new projects for donor submission, including carrying out specific thematic assessments as required.
12. Ensure proper coordination with affiliate Country Office M&E representatives, through the Regional M&E Officer, for all requested coordination tasks, including RO’s Evaluation Planning and implementation, Management Follow up Responses, M&E institutional strengthening and capacity building, etc.
13. Conducting BLMAs corridor assessments whenever necessary and prepare recommendations/guidance to inform the process of developing and implementing BLMAs and conducting training on BLMAs
14. Engage and provide support to the RMFMs Ministerial and Technical working groups events, workshops/trainings, rapid assessments, and other related activities and to support the program staff in the implementation of the BRMM program
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Public health, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an 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 organizing and delivering training, strengthening capacities of colleagues.
• Experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM) and Results Based Management (RBM);
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, management, and reporting.
• Experience in development practices such as Logical Frameworks as an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with experience in project evaluation preferred.
• Knowledge on BLMAs, Migrants health and labor migration trends of the region
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, donors, academia, other national/international institutions, and NGOs.
• Excellent team building skills with a track record in team coordination and building trust.