Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates, as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates

Organizational Context and Scope

• Maintain and coordinate the Mission’s MEAL framework and related tools across IOM CAR’s programme portfolio, ensuring alignment with IOM standards and donor requirements, as applicable.
• Support the readiness of the Mission’s M&E systems to meet IOM institutional and UN-system reporting requirements (e.g., IQ/IQbis and UNCT/UNSDCF reporting, as applicable), using IOM’s Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators and coherent data collection, quality assurance and consolidation processes.
• Develop and maintain indicator tracking and monitoring plans.

Coordinate the consolidation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data across programmes (including programme-specific datasets where relevant) and support the production of accurate mission-wide evidence for decision-making.

• Plan and conduct routine data quality checks (including spot checks of records where relevant) and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy, completeness, and consistency of datasets.
• Ensure data collection, storage, and sharing comply with IOM data protection and confidentiality requirements, including informed consent.
• Coordinate the integration of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) approaches across programmes, including feedback and complaints mechanisms and the use of feedback for programme improvements.
• Provide timely, quality assured M&E inputs (datasets, indicator updates, and analysis) to donor reporting and internal management updates, in coordination with reporting colleagues.
• Analyse monitoring findings and prepare brief summaries of trends, issues, lessons learned, and practical recommendations to support adaptive management across the Mission.
• Coordinate evaluations, reviews, and learning exercises (including tool review and follow up on recommendations) as requested.

Provide technical guidance and coaching to programme staff/partners on M&E tools, data quality, and results based management, as needed.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, Statistics, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or

Experience

• Strong technical competence and experience in designing or coordinating Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability frameworks, methodologies, and tools in the international development or humanitarian sector;
• Proven experience in results-based reporting, data management, and analysis in humanitarian or development contexts;
• Experience in the coordination of monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral programmes (e.g., migration, humanitarian, recovery or reintegration programmes);
• Experience with IOM corporate systems (e.g., PRIMA) and digital data collection and analysis tools is an advantage; and,

Skills

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation approaches, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;
• Good understanding of accountability to affected populations, feedback and complaints mechanisms, and the use of beneficiary feedback to inform programme implementation;
• Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and ethical data management;
• Good knowledge of results-based management and indicator-based performance tracking;
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to transform monitoring data into practical recommendations for programme improvement;
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and present findings clearly and accurately;
• Ability to work with accuracy under pressure and to handle confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism;
• Good level of computer literacy, including Excel, Kobo Toolbox or similar data collection tools, and relevant database or data management applications;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; and,

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency in language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland, on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.