Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) Consultant at International Labor Organization (ILO)

The consultant’s key responsibilities are:

• Review and refine the project’s logical framework (log frame), outputs, outcomes, indicators, and targets (both qualitative and quantitative).
• Design the Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) framework, a system that guides how the project monitors and learns from its activities, as well as the required tools to implement the framework.
• Verify and identify resources required for effective data collection and monitoring.
• Guide the project team in developing the monitoring tools for specific activities.
• Develop the scope of baseline studies to allow the project to measure its impact.

Activities | Deliverable | Maximum number of days | Timeline (tentative)

• Phase 1: Review and refine the project’s logical framework | Deliverable 1: Inception report, including workplan with timeline for the assignment and initial proposal of refined logical framework, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | December 2024
• Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 2: Proposal of template MRM system for the project, taking into account the refined logical framework and uniform project level indicators, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | January 2025
• Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 3: MRM system, including project level data repository and tracking mechanisms. This should include documentation of the methods and tools used in the setup of the MRM system, including intervention-specific tracking, gender-sensitive tools. | 20 days | January – February 2025
• Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 4: Comprehensive MRM plan for each intervention, including developed intervention tracking tool for private sector actors or NGO partners to capture specific intervention indicators and uniform project level indicators. | Minimum 5 interventions, with 5 workdays each = 25 days | February – May 2025
• Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 5: Development of baseline assessment plans and tools for each intervention, including training of enumerators (if needed) | 10 days | February – May 2025
• Ongoing Monitoring: Continuous integration of data into the MRM system and preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | Continuous integration of data into the MRM system, preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | 20 days | December 2024 – September 2025

To apply for this assignment the consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• 5+ years in Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM) for development projects, specifically in MSD projects adhering to the DCED standards.
• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (MS Excel, SPSS, etc.).
• Proven experience in detailed MRM reporting and documentation of systems/tools. It is considered an advantage candidates that have:
• Experience working in Private sector development projects or similar contexts with refugee livelihoods.
• Experience in developing success stories/learning briefs capturing signs of systemic change.