Job Identification (Reference Number): 17266
Position Title: MEAL and Reporting Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Bujumbura
Duty Station Country: Burundi
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 28 October 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

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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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 175 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to: 1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and human mobility; 2. Advance understanding of migration issues; 3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and 4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM is committed to reinforce a results-based management (RBM) approach across the Organization. IOM aims to promote quality strategies, programmes, and projects while balancing standardization and adaptability, and contributing to accountability, learning, and decision making across the Organization. A robust approach to RBM is critical to deliver on and cascade the Strategic Plan 2024-2028 and Strategic Results Framework (SRF), to align IOM’s operations with strategic objectives and to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Regional Transition and Recovery), and in close coordination with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Regional Office (RO) for East, Horn and Southern Africa in Nairobi, and relevant units at Headquarters, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) and Reporting Officer will be responsible for supporting all aspects of projects/programmes Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), the development and implementation of the M&E system to strengthen monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, to facilitate learning and recommend continuous improvements, where necessary.

1. In close consultation with Programme Coordinator/Programme Officers and M&E Focal Points, contribute to the development and implementation of project standardized M&E systems including, M&E plan, tools, quality assurance mechanisms and data collection methods and procedures in line with IOM’s Strategic Results Framework.

2. Supervise and guide the implementation of the M&E, Accountability and Learning activities of programmes and projects according to result matrices and MEAL plans in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator, Programme Officers, the thematic leads and M&E project focal points.

3. In close consultation with the Programme Coordinator, Programme Officers and M&E Focal Points, consolidate and share as necessary relevant M&E information and further develop systems to document findings to provide real-time updates and information on project progress, evolutions and improvements in line with IOM and donor requirements as well as project development as needed.

4. Participate in the development and delivery of training, mentoring and coaching to help strengthen MEAL capacity within programmes and projects, including M&E requirements, strategy and tools.

5. Review MEAL plans regularly and check their pertinence to programme goals and objectives in close coordination with respective implementation sites.

6. In line with donor priorities and project M&E plans and in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator and project implementation sites, supervise and monitor the successful implementation of needs assessments, reviews and final evaluations, including contributing to the development of evaluation ToRs, the identification of the evaluator as well as the coordination of evaluation processes. Work with the project teams to draft management responses to evaluation recommendations and assist with the monitoring of their implementation.

7. Create and maintain processes to document good practices and lessons learned through analysis of monitoring findings and evaluation reports, documenting causes of potential bottlenecks and possible corrective measures, and facilitating discussion of related M&E and RBM findings and challenges with relevant IOM project staff, management, and partners.

8. Participate in the selection, strengthen the M&E capacities and monitor the work of Implementing Partners (IPs), in line with procedural M&E and reporting guidance to be included in IP contracts.

9. In coordination with the PDSU and other relevant units, support the “do no harm” principle and work to promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) approaches through awareness-raising and the development of effective accountability mechanisms, in line with IOM’s global standards.

10. Provide comprehensive inputs and support review of periodic donor or institutional reports and other materials being prepared to facilitate the dissemination of project results and lessons learned including Public Information materials.

11. Undertake field visits where necessary to support the implementation of M&E and to identify areas of improvement as well as facilitate stakeholder access to M&E data.

12. Participate in the development of projects/programmes in the framework of CO’s Strategy, Consolidated Appeal, Plans and/or Annual Report, in coordination with the operational and resource management staff. Verify that budgets include necessary resources for M&E activities, including for conducting evaluations.

13. Keep abreast of internal framework for MEAL and RBM developments to ensure compliance with processes and strategies such as the Country and Regional strategies, IOM global M&E strategy, Strategic Results Framework (following IOM Global Vision), regional M&E planning tools and PRIMA-for-all standards.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in project/strategy conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Experience in capacity-building activities;
• Experience in supporting liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions will be considered an advantage;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region;
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders will be considered an advantage;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques including evaluative methodologies and results monitoring plans; and,
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements.

Skills

• Strong writing and research skills;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and,
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three 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 of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time 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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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