Back Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Grade: NOA

Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/2022/13
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Application deadline (midnight local time): 15 June 2022

Job ID: 8561
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Beirut
Contract type: Short Term

Contract duration: Until 31 Dec 2022

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

  *The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

  The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

  Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

  *Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is LBP 86,508,000.- yearly.

  Introduction

  Responding to the continuing Syrian refugee crisis, the Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme in Lebanon (EIIP) aims to create jobs for vulnerable Lebanese host community members and Syrian refugees through construction and maintenance of locally prioritised infrastructure, where Local Resource-Based Technology (LRBT) and Decent Work strategies are core strategies.

  ILO through the EIIP is working in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Social Affairs, and participating Municipalities. Funding is provided by the German government through the German Development Bank, KfW.

  Sustainable asset creation and decent work principles are key differentiators for the EIIP compared to other similar interventions. This will continue to be promoted and strengthened during the project.

  Close coordination and collaboration with different working groups and partners in the field have enhanced the work of the EIIP and helped in mainstreaming its core values and mandates throughout different channels. Additionally, close monitoring of implementation along with proper evaluation of impact have kept the EIIP in Lebanon on the track of success and upward development.

  Reporting lines

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  The incumbent of the position will work within the EIIP team and work under the direct supervision of the EIIP Chief Technical Advisor and in close collaboration with other relevant ILO projects and programmes (e.g. PROSPECTS, Skills & TVET) and work in close coordination with the relevant ILO Technical Specialists and the Lebanon Programme Officer, based at ROAS.

  The incumbent will also be liaising closely with relevant Ministry officials, including the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Social Affairs, along with liaison from ILO to the Livelihood working groups.

  Description of Duties

  Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain the overall framework for EIIP project M&E, (mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems).
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.
• Develop, revise, and update the EIIP project workplan and log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and measurement.
• Review existing approaches for M&E with implementing partners and agree on any required changes, support, and resources.
• Maintain baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators
• Ensure data quality control and review data collection methods, for quality impact evaluation and assessment of achievements against performance indicators
• Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Support and undertake the training with implementing partners and/or contractors on M&E as needed.

  Description of Duties (continued)

  Livelihoods Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Participate in National working and core groups for livelihood related themes, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting trends.
• Establish and maintain linkages for ILO to the relevant Livelihood working groups and thematic discussions, for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Plan, design and produce socio-economic studies into employment generation, economic and capacity development impacts with approved recommendations to the wider group.
• Liaise with the relevant ILO ROAS Technical Specialists, programmes and projects (i.e. EIIP, PROSPECTS, Skills and TVET) and with the Lebanon Programme officer for the submission of relevant Livelihood themed papers as required.
• Timely reporting on national tools under LCRP.

  Project Document Preparation and Reporting

• Using Monitoring data, produce progress reports i.e. monthly project updates and bi-annual project progress reports, support mid-term project and final evaluations.
• Contribute to drafting of proposals and other documents, including compiling relevant M&E information.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the CTA.

  Required qualifications

  Education

  First level university degree in communication, marketing, information management, statistics, demographics, business management, public policy, international relations, economics, journalism or other relevant fields.

  Experience

• Two to three years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects.
• Experience of at least one year in liaising between UN organisations, Ministries and inter-agency forums in Lebanon context.

  Languages

  Excellent command of English and Arabic.

  Competencies

• Ability to provide users with effective and timely reference and information services.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with government and social partners.
• Ability to clarify and respond to user needs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team – good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
• Must display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity.
• Ability to build on relevant knowledge within and outside the ILO as well as actively share her/his experience and expertise with colleagues and partners.
• Good knowledge of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with impact assessment an advantage.
• Good knowledge of electronic search and retrieval methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration, and evaluation of projects.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally managed evaluations.
• Good knowledge of automated information systems applicable to information networks, information management and dissemination.
• Client orientation - understand and respond to needs of various government agencies, other international agencies, I/NGOs, and implementing partners.

  optional section (if needed)

  Candidates assessed by the Panel and considered to be eligible for appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same or lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications required.

  Recruitment process

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