SVN 2021 95 Programme Manager (IM & MEL) (P3) Kiev, Ukraine

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the

Emergency and Stabilization Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will be

responsible for leading the Information Management and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

(IM&MEL) processes related to the Emergency and Stabilization Unit’s (E&S) programming.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Strengthen and coordinate the work of the IM&MEL team, including the development of a

MEL system across the E&S Unit’s programming, expansion of analytical products, provision of

technical guidance and management of IM and MEL staff.

2. Review and restructure the National Monitoring System (NMS) methodology and

visualization, to ensure needed flexibility and respond to crisis affected populations and the

changing needs and requirement of government stakeholders and humanitarian partners to

better support crisis affected communities.

3. In collaboration with relevant Program Managers and Coordinators, support the

implementation of IM components of various E&S Unit projects, in particular the developing

DTM-based tracking at the Entry and Exit Crossing Points (EECPs) for public health and other

purposes.

4. Review current and develop new survey, monitoring and assessment tools and corresponding

methodologies with a particular focus on the development of periodic thematic reports and

regular sectoral data updates; lead on the analysis of data and their alignment with other

stakeholders’ platforms, including the Government’s Data Portal, relevant Sector Working

Groups frameworks, as well as Cluster requirements.

5. Support IOM’s work as co-chair of the IRIS working group and foster partnerships with key

IM/MEL stakeholders in Ukraine, and particularly the State Statistics Services of Ukraine, in

order to improve IOM’s positioning as a key data and IM stakeholder.

6. In close coordination with the Emergency and Stabilization Coordinator, oversee the work of a

pool of technical experts within the sub-unit to ensure their thematic support is provided across

the Unit’s programming and to other Country Office’s (CO) Units (as relevant), as well as

backstop the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the Unit’s research and learning

efforts including fund-raising, conceptualization and presentation.

7. Establish and maintain field-level data collection capacity, with a specific focus on the eastern

conflict area, country points of entry and line of contact checkpoints for research, monitoring and

evaluation as well as reporting purposes in coordination with the reporting sub-unit, the Heads

of Field Offices and the Program and Project Managers, to ensure the provision of timely

information to IOM and other humanitarian/government stakeholders in relation to the

humanitarian and early recovery response.

8. Support the mainstreaming of monitoring, evaluation and learning practices across the E&S

Unit’s program, by ensuring that relevant IOM standards and guidelines are integrated, as well

as by contributing to establishing a culture of MEL and AAP among the Unit’s staff, and to the

extent possible contribute to capacity building of other CO staff in coordination with other M&E

staff and focal points, and the Regional M&E Officer.

9. Ensure alignment to and coordination with wider M&E policies and practices, both in the CO

by coordinating with other M&E staff and focal points, and in the wider Organization by

coordinating with the Regional M&E Officer and global M&E community of practice.

10. Represent IOM in relevant coordination fora and working groups and lead on engagement

with other humanitarian and development actors in data related activities. Plan external

monitoring missions in coordination with stakeholders (e.g. donor, local authorities and line

ministries and other humanitarian actors).

11. Undertake duty travels within Ukraine, to areas relevant to E&S programming, on an

as-needed basis, to bolster reporting, track implementation, evaluate impact, etc.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in statistics, IT and/or computer science, anthropology, sociology, political

science, human sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five

years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix

(DTM) or similar large-scale assessment and information management activities is required;

• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities including the development of tools

and frameworks for humanitarian, development and peace programmes is required;

• Experience in leading analysis and research efforts in line with the IM and MEL activities to

expand and feed the program portfolio;

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies operations and familiarity with the humanitarian

reform and cluster approach;

• Expert knowledge and experience in results-based project development, management,

monitoring, reporting and evaluation;

• Experience in writing technical requirements documents, translating/ planning specifications to

technical briefs for data capture/analysis and compiling diverse datasets;

• Experience with capacity building on IM and MEL is an asset.
• Working experience in the region is an asset.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian

emergencies.

• Excellent knowledge of survey and assessment methodologies and good knowledge of

monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies including both quantitative and qualitative

methods. A focus on information management is desirable.

• Proficiency in using Excel is required. The ability to use any of the following tools will be

considered an advantage: Visual Basic, Java, ASP, GIS, SQL or Oracle, Python, Stata, SAS,

SPSS, R. Of particular value is experience in the development, refinement and implementation

of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys).

• Excellent communication skills, efficiency and flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail and quality and capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and

professional backgrounds.

• Depth knowledge of protection standards and communicating with communities required.
• Excellent writing skill and strong analytical skills and creative thinking.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or

Russian is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling

environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period

of 24 months.

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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No

late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 11 May 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 05.05.2021 to 11.05.2021

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,

processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank

accounts.