MEAL and IM Associate

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes, the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator and in technical coordination with the MEAL Officers of the GAVR programme, the MEAL and IM Associate will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation of Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Information Management (IM) functions, with particular emphasis on MIMOSA compliance, data quality, reporting, monitoring tools, service and referral mapping, and accountability mechanisms.
The position will contribute to the accurate collection, recording, validation, analysis, reporting and maintenance of programme and operational data in accordance with IOM policies, relevant programme requirements, donor requirements, applicable data protection principles, and established MIMOSA procedures.
MIMOSA is IOM's institutional information system for managing migrant and beneficiary data and services and supports case management, operational processes, statistical reporting and compliance with
organisational and donor data requirements. The position will therefore play an important role in supporting consistent and accurate use of MIMOSA at field level.
The incumbent will work closely with programme, operations, protection, case management, MEAL, information management and other relevant colleagues to support the quality, completeness and timely availability of programme information for operational decision-making.

- EDUCATION

* Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,

*High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
- EXPERIENCE

*Experience in working with migrants, civil society and government is an advantage;

*Experience in data collection, data management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and/or information management;

*Prior experience working for IOM, a UN agency or another international organization in IM and/or MEAL is an advantage;

*Experience working with MIMOSA is an advantage; and,

*Experience in handling sensitive information and personal data.

- SKILLS

*Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;

*Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

*Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;

*Ability to organize assigned work, manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines;

*Knowledge of data collection, data quality, information management and basic monitoring and evaluation principles;

*Knowledge of migration-related subject areas dealt with by IOM;

*Good record-keeping, data analysis and data-entry skills; and,

*Ability to prepare statistical tables, charts, simple dashboards and other routine information products.