Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Associate (G6) – Monrovia

About the role

The Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Associate will support the Global Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme from the IOM Liberia Country Office. Reporting to the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will lead the collection, analysis and reporting of M&E data to inform programme decisions and donor reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly planning of programme activities and maintain a structured calendar for the Country Office.
• Collect, summarise, analyse and present M&E data from tools such as MiMOSA and Kobo Toolbox, ensuring compliance with IOM and donor standards.
• Monitor performance indicators, prepare interim and final MEAL reports, and provide evidence‑based recommendations for corrective actions.
• Conduct field monitoring visits, organise surveys and assessments, and support the development of new M&E tools in collaboration with Dakar units.
• Prepare donor reports, narrative reports and briefing materials, and act as focal point for administrative coordination of M&E activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least four years of professional experience (or high school diploma with six years of experience).
• Demonstrated experience in project monitoring, evaluation, data collection and analysis, preferably in assisted voluntary return programmes.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) and working knowledge of another UN official language.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kobo Toolbox, MiMOSA and statistical analysis packages.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis capabilities.
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and produce clear, evidence‑based reports.