Sudan: Senior Monitoring Analyst

Position Title : Senior Monitoring Analyst

Duty Station : Khartoum, Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 July 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission Based in Khartoum, and direct supervision of the Chief of Party for Darfur Monitoring Project (DMP) the successful candidate will lead the technical design, implementation, data analysis and report writing aspects of the DMP. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the quality of data collected in the field is valid and in line with the projects technical design. S/he will also facilitate training staff members on the use of the monitoring system tools and technologies perform continuous reviews on incoming data to ensure its validity and integrity and troubleshoot issues and obstacles as they occur.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Serve as primary technical focal point for the Darfur Monitoring Project.

2. Work closely with DMP Project Coordinator and MSI technical team to ensure that IOMs data collection, verification and monitoring plans and systems are in place and functioning properly.

3. Train program and partner staff on monitoring methods, tools and techniques as needed.

4. Liaise with the Health and WASH Specialists to ensure monitoring and verification activities are optimally designed, implemented, analyzed and reported.

5. Analyze data received from the field and based on analysis compile monthly monitoring outlines and reports.

6. Conduct on periodical basis Data Quality Assessments (DQA), including but not limited to preparation of questionnaires to be used, closely monitor the DQA rollout both at field and central level as well as drafting the Assessment report based on the analysis of the data collected.

7. Draft periodically Lessons Learned reports or contributions to MSI based on the analysis of the data collected.

8. Collaborate effectively with team members in Darfur, Khartoum, Arlington and Washington, DC.

9. Provides support to the Chief of Party as directed.

10. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Information Management 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

• Previous experience designing and conducting thirdparty monitoring projects, writing monitoring reports, conducting quantitative and qualitative field research and analysis;

• Previous experience conducting level monitoring projects in insecure locations;

• Previous experience with remote data collection, remote verification, and contractors is desirable;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, analytical competencies, interpersonal and team building skills, and management competency within a cultural environment;

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deliverables within a given timeframe.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of

self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 27 July 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 14.07.2016 to 27.07.2016

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