Introduction
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Project Context and Scope
IOM Brazil’s Program Support Unit (PSU) provides essential coordination and technical support throughout the project cycle, ensuring the effective implementation of initiatives across the country. The Programme Support Unit is part of the Cooperation and Partnerships Division of IOM Brazil and it provides support to enable effective programme management. PSU's responsibilities include drafting donor appeals, developing project proposals, designing and reviewing monitoring and evaluation tools, tracking project indicators, and overseeing national- and project-level reporting. Additionally, PSU facilitates learning and knowledge management by leading retrospectives, planning sessions, and capacity-building activities to promote continuous improvement, strategic alignment, and adherence to institutional objectives and global frameworks.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Support Associate, the Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant will provide technical support and contribute to the M&E and donor reporting activities of the IOM Brazil Country Office (CO). This role involves managing and reviewing donor reports, including finalizing the upcoming PRM project; reviewing monitoring plans and frameworks, such as results matrices and proposed monitoring tools for new projects; and supporting IOM's M&E and reporting commitments to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Additionally, the consultant will participate in monthly UNCT meetings and assist in reporting indicators through the United Nations Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development.
The consultant will also assist the Program Support Unit (PSU) with knowledge management and learning activities, including collecting, identifying, and submitting good practices in Brazil to enhance the visibility of IOM Brazil's work. Additionally, the consultant will support the planning and implementation of capacity-building activities, particularly related to M&E and results-based reporting, as well as organizing retrospective sessions to encourage reflection, improve results-based report writing, and identify good practices and lessons learned in Brazil.
Finally, the consultant will support the PSU team with ad-hoc tasks, such as drafting, editing, or reviewing donor appeals, project proposals, concept notes, fact sheets, and internal reporting requests.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Program Support Unit (PSU)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education / Experience / Skills
Master's degree in international relations, Political Science, or any other related area, from an accredited academic institution.
Proficiency in Portuguese and English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish.
Previous experience in M&E, data analysis, and donor reporting
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Languages
Proficiency in Portuguese and English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity : Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency : Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism : Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage : Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy : Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork : Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results : Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge : Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability : Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication : Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
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