Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Cairo, Egypt is issuing a request for CVs/expression of interest in order to obtain applications to fill the position of “Community Health Outreach Volunteers’ Initiative Evaluator” on consultancy basis in its office in Cairo, Egypt.
Under the overall supervision of the Country Programme Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the Migrants Assistance Division Coordinator; the incumbent shall provide evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the community outreach activities conducted through IOM’s network of Community Health Outreach Volunteers (CHOVs).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Conduct desk review of documents related to the “CHOVs Initiative” and initial sample of field visits to get acquainted with the project;
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from the monthly reports that summarize the data collected by CHOVs during the home based visits conducted throughout one year;
- Analyze demographic data and migrant communities needs in order to make recommendations for the design of responsive programmatic activities;
- Evaluate the degree of satisfaction of a random sample group of beneficiaries by conducting field visits to the targeted communities;
- Review the roles and responsibilities played by the CHOVs during the implementation of the Initiative;
- Evaluate the degree of satisfaction, issues and concerns, including challenges and opportunities of the CHOVs as leading actors of such Initiative;
- Evaluate the appropriateness of the methodologies used for implementing the project, with particular attention to the monitoring tools (reports, statistics, and questionnaires);
- Highlight lessons learned and make recommendations on an eventual re-design of the Initiative;
- Present results of evaluation to IOM staff and selected external partners if deemed appropriate.
Desirable Qualifications:
- A degree in social / economic science, development or equivalent standard of education.
- Formal training in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years working experience in M&E related issues and/or development context.
- Good management and co-ordination skills, and experience on technical project implementation.
- Knowledge of programme design (mainly logical framework methodology) or similar frameworks for monitoring and evaluation.
- Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge.
Competencies:
Behavioral
a) Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM; k) deals with confident matters in a professional way.
Technical
a) Delivers on set objectives on hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Language(s):
Thorough knowledge of Arabic and English, both written and spoken
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Department, E-mail address: HRDCairo@iom.int.
Deadline for application is 13th of December 2014.
Please clearly indicate in the subject line of your application message the position title. Applications with no such indication in the subject line will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
