Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Data Assistant

• Attractive local package
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Join the principal development organisation in the Pacific 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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. 

The Human Rights and Social Development Division (HRSD) 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: Governance for human rights and social development: Strengthen inclusive, transparent, and active governance for human rights and social development.
• Objective 2: Gender equality and social inclusion: Mobilise, empower, and build conditions for gender equality, equity and social inclusion in society and development.
• Objective 3: Culture: Promote, preserve, and protect positive expressions of culture.
• Objective 4: Social innovation and learning: Enhance knowledge, learning and innovative solutions to accelerate impact on human development priorities. 

The MEL, Communications and Knowledge Management team delivers a unique blend of expertise and skills to enable a range of outcomes within the Human Rights and Social Development Division work programme by engaging with regional / local counterparts and taking them on a journey of incremental social and cultural change for the good of their respective societies. 

This position is a full-time position, reporting to the Team Leader Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management who has overall responsibility for HRSD MEL. 

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Data Assistant is responsible for the MEL data management including collation, entry/storage, and verification for HRSD reporting purposes. 

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• MEL data management
• HRSD trainee’s database management and trainee tracking
• Support to donor and SPC corporate reporting
• MEL support to HRSD capacity building activities

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

Key selection criteria 

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or Finance/Administration or Business studies 

Knowledge and experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in data/information management or monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in analysing and synthesizing information for meaningful reporting
• Demonstrated attention to detail and multitasking skills        

Essential skills

• Skilled user of databases for entering, processing/cleaning, analysing, and extracting data
• Computer literacy including ability to use MS Excel to advanced level, as well as MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. SCL in computing
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and flexible approaches to problem solving with demonstrated experience in setting priorities 

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage 

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Cross-cultural skills and the ability to work with team members from different cultural backgrounds

Salary, terms and conditions 

Contract Duration – 31 December 2021 

Remuneration – This is a full-time temporary position at Band 6 in SPC’s 2021 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of 1,846-2,308 per month, plus local benefits for staff only. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will 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.

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 – 11 October 2021 at 11:45pm Fiji time

Applicants must apply online.

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

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

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

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. These documents may be requested at a later stage.

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. The Pacific Community does not support dual spouse employment.

Please ensure that you respond to all the screening questions.  If you do not respond to the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage.

Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.

Screening Questions:

1. Please describe your experience managing large volumes of data from multiple data sources. What are some of the challenges you could face?
2. When you were organising or attending a large event. How did you perceive if the event successful? If so, how did you know? Is there anything that you would have done or suggest doing differently?
3. Why is MEL important for an organization like SPC?