JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: NCD Officer – Policy and Evaluation
Division/Programme and Section/Project (if any): Public Health Division – Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Control Programme
Location: Suva Regional Office
Reporting to: Team Leader – NCD Prevention and Control Programme
Number of Direct Reports: Nil
Purpose of Role: The NCD Officer – Policy and Evaluation supports the co-development, testing and application of a Pacific NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework to strengthen the assessment of NCD policy effectiveness across Pacific Island countries. This role will work closely with the George Institute for Global Health and national stakeholders by facilitating country engagement, co-designing processes, piloting implementation and knowledge sharing. The position also contributes to generating evidence on the impact of NCD policies and interventions, helping to strengthen policy decision-making and improve NCD prevention and control outcomes in the Pacific region.
Date: August 2026

Organizational Context and Organization Chart

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, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Public Health Division (PHD) employs around 35 staff based in Noumea and Suva. It supports members in developing healthier Pacific Island people and communities. The primary focus of the division is to provide scientific and technical assistance and to support the implementation of plans and programmes in member countries and territories. The primary goal for all PHD activities is to promote population health and well-being, prevent diseases, restore and/or maintain health and reduce inequalities in health. PHD is primarily concerned with improving and protecting public (population) health, rather than individual treatment services.

The PHD is comprised of five programmes: 1) Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Programme (SPRP); 2) Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Programme (NCDP); 3) Clinical Services Programme (CSP); 4) Laboratory Services Programme (LSP); and 5) Health Integration and Innovation Programme (HIIP). The NCD Officer – Policy and Evaluation position is located within the NCD Prevention and Control Programme and will be based in the PHD office in Suva.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

The position encompasses the following major functions or Key Results Areas (KRAs):

  1. Contribute to the co-development and refinement of the Pacific NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework (30%)
  2. Strengthen stakeholder engagement and country collaboration for NCD policy impact evaluation (25%)
  3. Support piloting and implementation of the NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework (20%)
  4. Contribute to technical outputs, evidence generation and knowledge dissemination (15%)
  5. Contribute to programme coordination, capacity strengthening and partnership development (10%)

The performance requirements of the Key Result Areas are broadly described below

Jobholder is accountable for Jobholder is successful when
KRA 1: Contribute to the co-development and refinement of the Pacific NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework (30%) - Contribute to the review and assessment of global NCD policy impact evaluation frameworks and their applicability to Pacific Island contexts. - Coordinate and facilitate co-design processes with partner countries, stakeholders and technical partners. - Contribute to the development, testing and refinement of the Pacific NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework. - Assist in documenting lessons learned and integrating stakeholder feedback into framework development. - A fit-for-purpose Pacific NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework is developed and refined through an inclusive co-design process. - Stakeholder feedback and country priorities are effectively incorporated in the framework development. - Technical inputs and project milestones are delivered on schedule. - The framework is considered relevant and practical for application across Pacific Island countries.
KRA 2: Strengthen stakeholder engagement and country collaboration for NCD policy impact evaluation (25%) - Support engagement and communication with Ministries of Health, NCD focal points, policy units and regional partners. - Maintain effective working relationships with participating countries and project partners. - Coordinate meetings, consultations, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities. - Facilitate follow-up of agreed actions and communication between project partners. - Strong and productive relationships are maintained with participating countries and partners. - Stakeholders actively participate in co-design and evaluation activities. - Meetings and consultations are effectively coordinated and documented. - Agreed actions are tracked and implemented in a timely manner.
KRA 3: Support piloting and implementation of the NCD Policy Impact Evaluation Framework (20%) - Support pilot implementation of the evaluation framework in participating Pacific Island countries. - Coordinate country-level activities and provide operational support during implementation. - Assist with data collection, documentation and analysis associated with pilot activities. - Identify opportunities to improve and adapt the framework. - Pilot activities are successfully implemented in participating countries. - Data and lessons from pilot implementation are appropriately documented and analysed. - Recommendations for framework improvement are identified and incorporated. - Countries are supported to apply the framework effectively.
KRA 4: Contribute to technical outputs, evidence generation and knowledge dissemination (15%) - Contribute to case studies, technical reports, publications and other project outputs. - Support synthesis of evidence relating to NCD policy impact and implementation. - Assist in organising and delivering regional workshops and dissemination events. - Remain informed of emerging NCD policy, evaluation and research developments relevant to the project. - High-quality technical outputs are produced and disseminated. - Project findings are effectively communicated to countries and partners. - Case studies and reports contribute to improved understanding of NCD policy impacts. - Emerging evidence and best practices are incorporated into project activities.
KRA 5: Contribute to programme coordination, capacity strengthening and partnership development (10%) - Support RESist-NCD programme coordination and reporting requirements. - Contribute to capacity-strengthening activities related to NCD policy evaluation. - Develop and maintain professional networks with national, regional and international stakeholders. - Participate in programme meetings and provide progress updates as required. - Programme activities are coordinated effectively and reported in a timely manner. - Capacity-strengthening initiatives are delivered and positively received by stakeholders. - Strategic partnerships and networks are strengthened and maintained. - Contributions support achievement of RESist-NCD programme objectives and outcomes.

The above performance requirements are provided as a guide only. The precise performance measures for this job will need further discussion between the jobholder and supervisor as part of the performance development process.

Most Challenging Duties Typically Undertaken (Complexity):

  • • Facilitating a multistakeholder co-design process across diverse Pacific Island contexts. Engaging ministries of health, policy makers, technical experts, development partners and country representatives with differing priorities, capacities and policy environments to achieve consensus on a common evaluation framework.
  • • Adapting global NCD policy impact evaluation approaches to the Pacific context. Critically reviewing international evidence and frameworks and translating them into a practical, culturally appropriate and feasible framework suitable for Pacific Island countries with varying health system capacities.
  • • Supporting pilot implementation of the evaluation framework in multiple countries. Coordinating activities across countries, managing competing timelines and stakeholder expectations, and addressing implementation challenges while ensuring consistency in framework application.
  • • Navigating complex NCD policy environments and multisectoral issues. Working across policy areas such as food systems, tobacco, alcohol and physical activity, which often involve multiple government sectors, commercial interests and competing policy priorities.
  • • Synthesising technical evidence into actionable policy insights. Contributing to case studies, reports and technical outputs that accurately assess policy impacts and communicate findings in ways that are meaningful to policy makers, donors and regional stakeholders.
  • • Building and maintaining effective regional partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Sustaining collaboration between SPC, The George Institute, participating countries and other regional partners while balancing diverse expectations, communication needs and cultural considerations across the Pacific.

Functional Relationships & Relationship Skills:

Key internal and/or external contacts Nature of the contact most typical
External - Ministry of Health NCD Programme Managers, NCD Focal Points and Health Policy Units in participating countries - The George Institute for Global Health (Policy Impact Technical Lead and project team) - Pacific Monitoring Alliance for NCD Action (MANA) partners, WHO, development partners and regional agencies - Academic institutions, researchers and evaluation experts - Civil society organisations and relevant multisector stakeholders - Liaise, coordinate and facilitate country engagement, co-design activities, framework piloting, consultation processes, and follow-up on agreed actions. - Collaborate on technical design, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and dissemination of project outputs. - Exchange information, obtain technical inputs, share lessons learned, and support alignment with regional NCD priorities and frameworks. - Seek technical advice, contribute to evidence generation, case studies and evaluation methodology development. - Support stakeholder consultations, co-design activities and dissemination of project outcomes.
Internal - Principal Adviser – Health Policy and Research - Team Leader NCD and NCD Programme staff - Public Health Division technical teams - SPC Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research staff - SPC Communications and Knowledge Management teams - Receive guidance, work planning, technical direction, mentoring, performance feedback and reporting. - Coordinate programme activities, integrate project outputs into SPC NCD priorities, and share information and progress updates. - Collaborate on technical inputs, evidence synthesis, policy analysis and cross-programme initiatives.
- Seek advice and collaborate on evaluation design, data collection, analysis and reporting. - Support dissemination of project outputs, publications, workshops and communication materials.

Level of Delegation:

Routine Expenditure Budget: 0 EUR

Budget Sign off Authority without requiring approval from direct supervisor: 0 EUR

Personal Specification:

Qualifications

Essential: Desirable:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health policy, public policy, epidemiology, health systems, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience. - Postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree) in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, or a related field. - Postgraduate training or certification in programme evaluation, implementation science, health economics, policy analysis, research methods or co-design methodologies.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential: Desirable:
- At least 4–5 years of relevant professional experience in public health, health policy, research, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field. - Demonstrated knowledge of non-communicable disease prevention and control, health systems, or public health policy. - Familiarity with health systems, public health priorities and development challenges in Pacific Island countries. - Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse partners. - Demonstrated ability to analyse, synthesise and communicate information through reports, presentations and other technical outputs. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. - Demonstrated organisational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Willingness and ability to undertake regional travel. - Experience working with Pacific Island governments, regional organisations, academic institutions, development partners or civil society organisations. - Experience supporting policy evaluation, programme evaluation, implementation research or impact assessment activities. - Experience facilitating co-design processes, stakeholder consultations or participatory approaches. - Experience contributing to technical reports, policy briefs, case studies, publications or research papers. - Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection, management and analysis. - Knowledge of NCD policy frameworks, policy implementation processes and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. - Experience working in multicultural and multi-country environments. - Understanding of regional NCD initiatives, including the Pacific NCD Roadmap and MANA Dashboard. - Knowledge of Pacific regional public health governance frameworks and NCD policy initiatives.
- Knowledge of Pacific regional public health governance frameworks and NCD policy initiatives.

Key Skills/Attributes/Job Specific Competencies

The following levels would typically be expected for the 100% fully effective level:

Expert level - Stakeholder engagement and relationship management - Written communication and technical report writing - Facilitation and coordination of meetings, workshops and consultations - Cross-cultural communication and collaboration
Advanced level - NCD prevention and control concepts - Policy analysis and evidence synthesis - Project coordination and implementation support - Partnership development and networking - Presentation and communication skills
Working knowledge - Public health policy and health systems - Monitoring, evaluation and learning principles - Policy impact evaluation concepts and approaches - Co-design and participatory methodologies - Research methods and data interpretation - Pacific regional health governance and NCD priorities
Awareness - SPC Regulations and Policies

Key Behaviours

All employees are measured against the following *Key Behaviours** as part of Performance Development:*

  • Change and Innovation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Promotion of Equity and Equality
  • Judgement
  • Building Individual Capacity

Personal Attributes

  • High level of professional integrity and ethics
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Demonstrated high level commitment to customer service

Change to Job Description:

From time to time, it may be necessary to consider changes in the job description in response to the changing nature of the work environment – including technological requirements or statutory changes. Such change may be initiated as necessary by SPC. This Job Description may also be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual performance cycle.

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