Project Assistant (WASH M&E) 

Open to Internal and External Candidates 

 Position : PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (WASH M&E) 

 Organizational Unit : WASH 

 Duty Station : Yemen, Aden 

 IOM Classification : M 5 

 Type of Appointment : Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Contract,  6 Months (With a possibility of renewal) 

 SVN No. : CFCV2021/041 

 Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible 

 Closing Date : Sunday 18 April 2021 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with  governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly  migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply  to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope: 

Under the direct supervision of the WASH Program Coordinator, in close coordination with the all programmatic focal  points in Aden, and technical guidance of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the successful candidate will assist with  monitoring, data gathering and analysis, documentation, reporting, and community feedback mechanism (CFM) of IOM’s  programme implemented by the sub office.  

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

1. Support the implementation of M&E activities at the project sites according to the programme goals and  objectives, while elevating issues to the Wash Program Coordinator and the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for  corrective measures. 

2. Assist with planning and monitoring of data collection and analysis activities; Ensure processes of M&E and CFM  operations are performed and reported in a timely manner, within budgets and per calendar of activities. 3. Go on regular field missions to gather data and provide technical assistance on reporting in relevant locations of  implementation. 

4. Support the WASH Unit to document the process and activities of on-going projects such as capturing case  stories for donor reports, website and newsletters based on M&E activities in the project sites. 5. Coordinate the collection, storing, analysis, and sharing of the complaints and feedback data from sub-office field  locations and generate regular reports. 

6. Support the process of answering, processing, and responding to complaints and guiding beneficiaries that seek  help through IOM hotlines and other Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs). 

7. Follow up on complaints and feedback referrals with the WASH team members and support the CFM focal point  in responding to raised pending issues. 

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

EDUCATION  

• University Degree from an accredited academic institution in Social Science/Public  Relation/Economics/Development Studies/ International Relations or other relevant disciplines with three year experience; 
• School diploma five years of experience; 

EXPERIENCE 

• Substantial experience in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, preferably with monitoring  of field activities. Operational experience in the field in IDP/refugee and migration related issues, including technical cooperation,  project development and project/programme implementation and evaluation. 
• Proven experience with M&E methods and approaches, planning and implementation of M&E systems,  information/data collection, entry, analysis and report writing 
• Strong coordination, negotiation, mobilizing and facilitation skills. 
• Experience in liaising with partner organizations, national and international institutions an advantage. • Familiarity with humanitarian assistance programming an advantage. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic. 
• Ability and flexibility to travel frequently to required governorates. 
• Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the IDP humanitarian responses, post  conflict construction and development. 
• Familiarity with financial management and good level of computer literacy, including database applications. Must be proficient with MS Office. 

Languages 

English and Arabic 

Required Competencies 

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 1 

• 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.

Other 

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 
• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. 
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, national of the country with automatic right to live and work in the country, and security clearances. 
• Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.