National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at International Organization for Migration – IOM

In the complex landscape of global migration, evidence-based decision-making is the cornerstone of effective humanitarian action. This role is essential for ensuring that every initiative translates into meaningful change for displaced persons and host communities. By joining our team, you become a guardian of program quality, ensuring that our interventions are transparent, accountable, and continuously improving through rigorous analysis and field-level validation.

Job Summary

The National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer oversees the technical integrity of our mission’s data collection and reporting systems. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between field activities and strategic goals by tracking key performance indicators, analyzing trends, and ensuring all projects adhere to both institutional and donor accountability standards. You will play a pivotal role in demonstrating the mission’s impact to global stakeholders and ensuring that our programs remain responsive to the needs of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management & Analysis: Lead the collection, systematic filing, and rigorous analysis of program data to support evidence-based reporting and strategy adjustment.
• Reporting & Compliance: Coordinate the timely submission of reports for donors and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), ensuring all documentation aligns with institutional requirements such as the IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF).
• Research & Assessment Design: Contribute technical expertise to the design and execution of specialized surveys, operational research, and impact assessments to measure project efficacy.
• Monitoring & Risk Oversight: Conduct field monitoring missions to verify data quality, track indicator progress, and flag potential implementation delays or compliance risks to senior management.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for donor monitoring teams, documenting challenges and facilitating the smooth endorsement of project reports.
• Accountability Frameworks: Draft inputs for internal guidance regarding beneficiary feedback mechanisms and accountability to affected populations.
• Project Development Support: Provide M&E-specific insights and situational analyses during the proposal drafting phase to ensure new projects are designed with measurable results in mind.
• Institutional Alignment: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and digital platforms (such as PRIMA) to ensure the mission remains compliant with evolving global standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Excellence

• Advanced Route: A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Business/Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional Route: A Bachelor’s degree in the aforementioned fields combined with a minimum of two (2) years of direct professional experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Professional Experience

• Extensive background in M&E frameworks and reporting within the UN system or international humanitarian sector.
• Proven experience in donor liaison and the application of complex organizational rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated history of supporting the full project development lifecycle.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Analytical Prowess: Advanced research skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Methodological Expertise: Strong knowledge of data collection tool design, administration, and modern evaluation techniques.
• Communication: Exceptional professional writing and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Cultural Competence: A proven ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, multicultural teams and maintain high-level professional relationships.

Why This Role is Important

Without robust Monitoring and Evaluation, humanitarian aid risks becoming stagnant. This role ensures that we don’t just “do work,” but that we do work that works. By identifying what is successful and where we are falling short, you empower the organization to pivot resources toward the most effective solutions, ultimately saving lives and optimizing the use of donor funding.

Benefits of Applying

• Professional Stature: Work for a leading inter-governmental agency at the heart of global migration policy.
• Impact: See the direct results of your data analysis in the improvement of field operations across Nigeria.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, following the established UN scale for National Officers.
• Career Growth: Access to global training modules on Results-Based Management and international humanitarian law.

Tips for Applicants

1. Be Specific on Tools: Mention specific M&E software (e.g., KoboToolbox, SPSS, PowerBI) or frameworks you have mastered in previous roles.
2. Focus on “The Loop”: Show us an example of how your monitoring findings once led to a specific program improvement—closing the feedback loop is key.
3. Clarity is King: Given that this role involves heavy reporting, ensure your CV is a masterpiece of organization and clear communication.

About the Organization

Established over seven decades ago, our organization stands as the global authority on migration management. We operate on the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society at large. With a presence in over 100 countries and a membership of 151 states, we facilitate the delicate balance between governmental policy and the protection of individual human rights. In Nigeria, our work is critical to addressing displacement, supporting returnees, and fostering regional stability through collaborative, data-driven initiatives.

Application Details

• Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with frequent field travel)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (SVN)
• Application Deadline: January 14, 2026
• How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their credentials through the official recruitment portal below:

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal candidates are regarded as first-tier applicants in the selection process.