Monitoring and Evaluation Team leader, Duhok

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in close coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the successful candidate will perform the

following tasks:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Supervise the implementation of all data collection activities under the TRD M&E team.

2. Carry out monitoring visits and assessments to project implementation sites to collect data on progress in achieving targets outlined in project documents.

3. Coordinate with the TRD National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and related staff to ensure timely and accurate implementation of assigned activities.

4. Lead in preparation and revision of the field monitoring plans and monitoring tools in line with the specific Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) requirements as per the project documents, donors, and clusters requirements.

5. Fulfill the functions of direct manager for the TRD M&E associates/assistants and monitor the progress of team’s work by relaying timely updates to the National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer based on work plans.

6. Coordinate with the TRD Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the follow up of the members of the team to identify bottlenecks, seek technical advice, and provide orientation according to IOM standard operating procedures and TRD’s technical procedures.

7. Maintain healthy and trusted work environment between team members and support career development of the team members through continual coaching combined with transparent unbiased evaluation aiming at developing skills and performance of individuals.

8. Monitor data collection, collation, storage, and reporting (including feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders on activities and services provided to them) and bring to the attention of the supervisor issues related to data integrity, quality, and audit worthiness.

9. Coordinate with field staff to facilitate access to local actors, and project staff for access to beneficiaries and information on project activities.

10. Ensure that all information and data collected for the TRD M&E work (by the team) is in a timely manner and consistent with the monitoring and reporting requirements and ensure the quality and accuracy of the information and timely entry into databases.

11. Provide inputs in the development of the Mission’s overall monitoring framework, lessons learned and best practices material.

12. Ensure appropriate reporting and management of sensitive data, based on “Do No Harm” principles and Protection SoPs.

13. Participate in monitoring training and capacity building opportunities as coordinated by the M&E Officer.

14. Perform any other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

 University degree in Statistics, Information Management, Engineering, Administration, or any related field from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

 Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word processing, Database management, SPSS or other statistical packages.

 Experience in statistical analysis.

 Practice working knowledge with data collection tools such as: ODK, KOBO and Mobenzi.

 Experience in carrying out interviews, focus group discussions, data collection and assessments.

 Experience working with encoding qualitative and quantitative data into simple databases.

 Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations.

 Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.

 Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

 Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

 Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results.

Languages:

 Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.