Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations-related organization. As part of its activities in Côte d'Ivoire, IOM is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant for his country office at Abidjan.
Identification of the position
Job reference: 23772. Date of publication: 29/10/2026 at 13:27. Application deadline: 12/11/2026 at 01h59. Type of contract: consultancy for up to 11 months, with an initial duration of 6 months. Type of organization: country office. Type of vacancy: Counsel. Type of recruitment: consultant. Grade: UG. This position is not based in a Level 3 office and does not support a Level 3 emergency response.
Background
Launched in September 2022 with funding from the European Union, the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme (MPRR) aims to facilitate the voluntary return of migrants to their country of origin in safe, dignified and sustainable conditions, in accordance with international human rights standards.
In order to strengthen the monitoring of interventions, improve the quality and use of data, as well as ensure accountability to beneficiaries, IOM has established a monitoring and evaluation mechanism to measure the results and effects of reintegration activities, identify potential implementation challenges, and inform decision-making and continuous improvement of the programme.
It is in this context that IOM is recruiting a monitoring and evaluation consultant to support the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation activities of the MPRR Programme. He or she will contribute to the follow-up of reintegration activities of returnees and the strengthening of accountability mechanisms towards affected populations (AAP), in particular through the management and monitoring of complaints and feedback collected within the framework of the complaint and feedback management mechanism (CFM).
This consultation aims to strengthen the quality of results monitoring, the reliability of data, the accountability of the program towards the populations concerned and, more broadly, the operational effectiveness of the interventions implemented under the MPRR Program.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the project manager and under the direct supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, the selected consultant will be responsible for the following activities.
Activity monitoring and data collection
He or she will ensure the regular, systematic and rigorous collection of data relating to protection, assisted voluntary return and reintegration activities implemented for the benefit of programme beneficiaries. He or she will implement and administer the various collection and monitoring tools, including questionnaires, tracking cards, satisfaction surveys and digital data collection tools. He or she will conduct regular field visits to ensure follow-up of beneficiaries, reintegration activities and interventions implemented by implementing partners. He or she will conduct post-assistance and post-return follow-up surveys of migrants who have benefited from assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) services. He or she will ensure quality control of the recorded data, including verifying its consistency, completeness, accuracy and reliability in accordance with IOM monitoring and evaluation procedures and standards.
Data management and information systems
The consultant will ensure the capture, regular updating and quality control of data in IOM institutional systems and databases in accordance with established procedures and standards. He or she will maintain and update the programme databases on beneficiaries, activities implemented, performance indicators and results achieved. He or she will contribute to the consolidation, cleaning, validation and archiving of collected data, in order to ensure their availability, reliability and traceability. He or she will define and implement a data quality control mechanism, including regular data verification, validation, correction and tracking procedures, to ensure completeness, consistency, accuracy, timeliness, integrity and traceability. He or she will produce and update dashboards, statistics and other data monitoring and visualization tools to facilitate information management, results tracking and decision-making. He or she will ensure compliance with IOM’s privacy, personal data protection and institutional information management standards throughout the process of data collection, processing, storage and sharing.
Analysis and report
The consultant will compile, analyze and interpret the quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of the implementation of the program, in order to ensure a relevant exploitation for the monitoring of results and decision making. He or she will contribute to the preparation and consolidation of periodic monitoring reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of programme activities. He or she will support the preparation of technical reports and planned donor reports, ensuring the quality, reliability and consistency of the data and information presented. He or she will produce visualizations and data presentation tools, including charts, tables, dashboards and analytical summaries, to facilitate performance monitoring, decision-making and program management. He or she will analyze the data to identify trends, challenges, gaps and opportunities, and make operational recommendations on this basis to improve programme implementation and results.
Other activities
The consultant will participate in baseline studies, surveys, evaluations, monitoring exercises and other learning activities of the program, in accordance with established methodologies and procedures. He or she will contribute to the documentation and capitalization of good practices, lessons learned and significant results of the programme, in particular through the development of success stories highlighting the paths and results achieved by the beneficiaries.
Follow-up of reintegration
The consultant will participate in the follow-up of economic, social and psychosocial reintegration activities for returning migrants to assess progress made and results achieved. He or she will conduct and support the implementation of reintegration follow-up surveys, in order to assess the progress of beneficiaries as well as the sustainability of support and results achieved. He or she will document the successes, challenges, success factors and lessons learned related to recipient reintegration pathways and processes, with a view to contributing to continuous improvement of interventions. He or she will contribute to the analysis of reintegration outcomes and the monitoring of relevant indicators, including those related to sustainability of reintegration, in order to inform decision-making and adaptation of programme interventions.
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
The consultant will support the implementation and monitoring of accountability mechanisms to affected populations (AAP), in accordance with IOM’s principles of confidentiality, informed consent, protection against retaliation and data protection policies and procedures. He or she will monitor the operation of the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism. – CFM), ensuring that beneficiaries have appropriate, secure and confidential access to feedback and complaint channels. He or she will ensure the registration, categorization, documentation and administrative follow-up of complaints and feedback received in accordance with IOM institutional procedures and standards. He or she will promptly refer complaints and sensitive cases to the competent mechanisms or units, in accordance with applicable procedures on protection, safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), integrity and data protection. He or she will analyze and synthesize feedback from beneficiaries, in order to identify recurring concerns, emerging needs and areas for improvement, and thus contribute to strengthening the quality, relevance and effectiveness of program interventions. He or she will make beneficiaries aware of the existence, objectives and modalities for using IOM’s feedback and complaint mechanisms, including informing them about the different channels available, access conditions and applicable confidentiality principles.
Performance indicators for performance evaluation
The consultant’s performance will be evaluated on the basis of the indicators below. The evaluation will be carried out on a periodic basis by the direct supervisor, based on the deliverables, monitoring tools, databases, reports produced as well as available evidence: carrying out data collection activities in accordance with the work plan; quality, accuracy and regular updating of the databases; compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements; production of quality reports and deliverables via the set deadlines; completion of the follow-up surveys;
Candidate profile
Education
The candidate must hold a university degree (bachelor or master) in statistics, monitoring and evaluation, demography, economics, project management, social sciences, management informatics, international development or any other related field, with two (02) years of relevant professional experience. Failing this, a high school diploma or certificate with at least four (04) years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management is required.
Experience
Proven professional experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, data collection, management and analysis is expected. The candidate must also demonstrate experience in conducting surveys, field monitoring and data collection from beneficiaries of humanitarian or development projects, as well as a good command of digital collection tools such as KoboToolbox, KoboCollect, ODK, SurveyCTO or other similar platforms. Experience in managing, cleaning, quality verification and database analysis is required. An excellent command of Microsoft Excel and a good knowledge of data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, R or Power BI are an asset. The position also requires experience in producing reports, dashboards, factsheets and data visualizations. Experience in monitoring reintegration, protection or migration activities is an advantage, as is experience in implementing or monitoring mechanisms for accountability to affected populations (AAP) and managing complaints and feedback (CFM). Experience working with international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs or government partners is desirable.
Main missions and skills
The consultant must demonstrate a proven ability to perform frequent field missions and work in a multicultural environment. He or she must have strong analytical and writing skills, a good command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), a knowledge of the principles of results-based monitoring and evaluation, as well as a good knowledge of the principles of data protection, confidentiality and ethics in data collection. He or she must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Languages
An excellent command of French, both orally and in writing, is required. Knowledge of English is an asset, as is proficiency in one or more local languages.
Displacement
Travel by the consultant outside his or her duty station will be covered by IOM.
Behavioural values and skills
The consultant should embody the values of the Organization: inclusion and respect for diversity, respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences and encouraging diversity and inclusion whenever possible; integrity and transparency, upholding high ethical standards and acting in accordance with the principles, rules and standards of conduct of the Organization; professionalism, being able to work with composure, competence and requirement and managing daily issues with due diligence;
The expected complex core competencies, along with their behavioural indicators, are: teamwork, by establishing and promoting good collaboration within its unit and with other units in order to achieve common objectives and optimize results; achieving results, producing and achieving good results quickly and in a service-focused manner, prioritizing action and demonstrating responsibility in order to achieve agreed outcomes; stimulating and motivating.
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