IOM - Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant - Erbil

Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Head, Partnership and Coordination Division, the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer) and the direct supervision of the National M&E Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following duties for the following duties;
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Serve as the main focal point for Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division projects and Migration Health Division, providing essential support to the M&E Officer.
2. Assist the M&E Officer in the development and implementation of M&E tools in accordance with project log frames and donor requirements.
3. Assist in coordinating qualitative and quantitative data collection processes, including surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), interviews, and other similar activities. This includes enhancing the capacity of enumerators in both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods for PSD and MHD surveys.
4. Support the M&E Officer in drafting M&E plans and preparing monitoring reports for PSD and MHD projects in coordination with Information Management Assistant.
5. Collaborate with the M&E Officer to develop effective qualitative and quantitative monitoring systems, tracking tools, and templates. These tools will help enhance the monitoring of project outcomes, improve data quality, and provide reliable evidence to support decision-making processes.
6. Assist in training data collectors on the use of data collection tools and best practices for engaging beneficiaries.
7. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a guidance note, and training materials for the MEAL team.
8. Support ensuring the quality of data collected from the field by verifying its validity, timeliness, precision, reliability, and integrity, to ensure accurate monitoring of program performance.
9. Orient M&E field staff on MEAL requirements for Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division projects and Migration Health Division projects
10. Provide timely feedback to the Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division and Migration Health Division focal points on M&E findings and project progress.
11. Organize, collect, compile, and maintain all program and MEAL-related data, ensuring proper storage and systematic documentation of records.
12. Conduct field visits to project sites as required by the supervisor, providing on-site support and data collection as necessary.
13. Participate in MEAL/Program meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action plans and decisions.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor