Job Description

• Suva-based position (Fiji)
• Attractive expatriate package
• Join the principal development organisation in the region

Description

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Human Rights and Social Development Division has a vision for just, equitable and resilient Pacific societies and it aims to achieve this by advancing human rights, equality and social inclusion for all Pacific people, grounded in cultural values and principles.The work of this Division includes work previously undertaken by the Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) in the area of human rights and the Social Development Programme (SDP) in the areas of gender equality and social inclusion, culture and youth development.

In line with its vision, the work of the Division will encompass the following focal areas:

• Objective 1: Pacific institutions are strong, transparent, and responsive for upholding and promoting human rights and implementing inclusive, gender sensitive and culturally respectful development.
• Objective 2: Pacific Civil Society understand and can advocate for their rights and uphold cultural values.
• Objective 3: Pacific culture is protected, preserved, and promoted and culturally relevant and appropriate knowledge and systems are integrated across all work.
• Objective 4: All PSC programs and operations are grounded in people centered approaches and consider the rights and cultural values of diverse groups including women, children, youth and persons with disabilities.
• Objective 5: HRSD Division teams work collectively, coherently, and efficiently and to a high standard to achieve shared success for Pacific societies.

The Pacific Partnership to end Violence against Women and Girls Programme (PPEVAWG) 2024 – 2027 - Phase 2 (herein referred to as the Pacific Partnership 2 or PPEVAWG 2) continues the work begun under phase 1 (PPEVAWG 2018-2023). It is a regional and multi-country action aimed at promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women and girls in the Pacific Island Countries. The goal of the PPEVAWG 2 is to promote the understanding and practice of responsible citizenship and gender equality; promote the practice of social inclusion to prevent discrimination and gender-based violence.

The Kiribati Leadership, Engagement and Accountability for Development (KiriLEAD) is a DFAT funded initiative aimed at empowering and developing the institutional and advocacy potential of civil society organisations, who are engaged with human rights and social development in Kiribati. The project will be delivered over 3.5 years and implemented in partnership with the Government of Kiribati, specifically the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Social Affairs (MWYSSA), and other relevant national and local stakeholders.

The role – The MEL Officer is a shared role supporting the Pacific Partnership to End Violence against Women and Girls Project and the Leadership, Engagement and Accountability for Development (KiriLEAD) Project. This position is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on development outcomes and project results ensuring that activities are effectively tracked and progress is clearly communicated.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Programme and project monitoring and reporting

• Provide direct support to the SCE PC and HRSD Adviser co-managing KiriLEAD in the monitoring and reporting of development results in the PPEVAWG and KiriLEAD project and reporting requirements for SPC, the project steering committee and development partners.
• In collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning staff, lead data analysis and reporting on progress against outputs, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate within the SCE team across the region to ensure information and data is received.
• Attend and support the delivery of HRSD learning events, working collaboratively across all programs and projects, and partners of HRSD.

Data collection, analysis and coordination

• Timely data collection for SCE and KiriLEAD activities from all SCE officers and the in-country KiriLEAD Project Officer.
• Identify gaps in MEL data being received and informing the Social Citizenship Education Coordinator and MEL TL in a timely manner.
• Provide capacity building and technical support to SCE officers, Ministries of Education and for KiriLEAD with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs (Kiribati) when requested.
• Provides advice and support to SCE staff especially in-country SCE Officers in the monitoring against the workplan.

Team learning and reflection

• Assist the SCE Project Coordinator and the HRSD Adviser Co-Managing KiriLEAD with preparing reflections workshop for the team in the lead up to HRSD’s annual reflection workshop.
• Deliver quarterly workshops with SCE team to provide feedback on data capture at country level and suggest improvements if necessary.
• Ensure lessons learned from the monitoring are shared with SCE & KiriLEAD team to improve the work delivery.

Collaboration and Strategic Engagement within SPC

• Work closely with HRSD MELKMC unit to support and advice HRSD on activity design and monitoring.
• Participate in SPL MEL work and meetings.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description .

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as education, development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, gender or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 5 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation with a good understanding of international best practices in development effectiveness.
• Experience in undertaking MEL tasks for development programmes particularly in the area of education, gender, human rights and social development.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in project donor reporting.
• Ability to speak one or more Pacific Island languages is advantageous.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions  

Contract Duration – Until 31 December 2027 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer is a band 8 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,146‒2,683 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 6,460–8,075 (USD 2,854–3,568; EUR 2,629–3,286). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 per month. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer , and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander . Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

Application procedure

Closing Date: 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: TT000115

Applicants must apply online at

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

• an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
• a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
• responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

1. SPC is committed to learning from monitoring and evaluative processes, to support informed decision making against key achievements and challenges. Please describe ways in which you have used M&E to collate and disseminate learnings for programme improvement.
2. What experience have you had in conducting a data analysis and synthesis process and how would you go about consolidating both quantitative and qualitative data sets from multiple sources?

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