Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is a leading UN agency dedicated to eradicating poverty, inequality, and climate change. Operating in over 170 countries, UNDP assists nations in developing sustainable solutions for people and the planet. In the Pacific, UNDP supports ten countries, focusing on advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda through data, policy, planning, and monitoring, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and inclusive approaches.
Job Purpose
This assignment supports UNDP's collaboration with the Government of Fiji to enhance the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems for 18 public sector projects funded by bonds. The Officer will be integrated into the UNDP programme team, working closely with the Ministry of Finance and relevant line ministries. Key objectives include consolidating monitoring datasets and institutionalizing robust reporting systems. The role is crucial for improving transparency, accountability, and fostering evidence-based decision-making within public financial management and development programming in Fiji.
Responsibilities
The role involves several key responsibilities over a three-month period. In the first month, the Officer will collect, clean, validate, and standardize raw monitoring datasets from 18 projects, ensuring alignment with the approved MRV matrix. From months two to three, the focus shifts to developing standardized reporting templates and establishing efficient reporting workflows within ministries. The Officer will support the Ministry of Finance in embedding these reporting systems and build the capacity of ministry staff to independently generate reports. The primary deliverables include a consolidated and validated dataset and the adoption of operational reporting templates across government ministries.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required. This includes strong data management and analysis skills, experience with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems or public sector reporting, proficiency in Excel or statistical tools, and the ability to effectively collaborate with government stakeholders. Desirable experience includes familiarity with UN/UNDP systems, knowledge of MRV frameworks, and experience in capacity building.
Skills
Essential competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, sound judgment, decision-making, planning, organization, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills encompass project management, programme development, strategy, finance, accounting, and information technology. The role requires the ability to work effectively with government stakeholders and build their capacity.