Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Ukraine and the direct supervision of the National Officer (Migration and Sustainable Development), the successful candidate will contribute to implementation of IOM Ukraine economic recovery activities targeting Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and in particular will be responsible for supporting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of Migration and Sustainable Development (MSD) Unit.

1. Assist in collecting, maintaining and analyzing various data for M&E activities of MSD Unit with a particular focus on enterprise development data.
2. File and compile reports that will be produced for the MSD projects and keep track of reporting schedules in line with the donor reporting requirements.
3. Assist in the design, comment and/or implementation of special assessments, surveys, and operational research.
4. Participate in specific monitoring exercises as assigned. Compile and collect lessons learnt and success stories for analysis and publishing.
5. Conduct preliminary analysis of findings of monitoring and evaluation exercises. Draft specific inputs as assigned for the development of the MSD guidance on feedback mechanisms and accountability.
6. Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the project/programme/strategy. Flag and bring to the attention of the National Officer (Migration and Sustainable Development), delays or challenges regarding compliance issues with the donor requirements.
7. Prepare inputs for project development according to specific needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM project development standards in close coordination with the PLPD Unit and the National Officer (Migration and Sustainable Development).
8. Keep abreast of internal framework for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Results Based Management (RBM) developments to ensure compliance with processes and strategies such as the Institutional Questionnaire (IQ), IOM global M&E strategy, Strategic Results Framework (following IOM Global Vision), regional M&E planning tools and PRIMA-for-all standards.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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: • 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.

Monitoring and Evaluation field; • Previous experience of work in international organization, • Experience with data collection and analysis. • Strong reporting, writing and research skills, preferably related to Monitoring and Evaluation; • Excellent communication and analytical skills; • Demonstrated knowledge of development of data collection tools, their administration and evaluation techniques and practices; • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, telecommuting arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1534  (equivalent in UAH)  is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSc applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.