Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer GCF - RTP

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

SPC’s Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division capability has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 65 years. The goal of SPC FAME is that the fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. In pursuit of this goal, SPC FAME provides scientific and management advice to Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and regional agencies to support the management of sustainable oceanic fisheries, coastal fisheries, marine ecosystems and aquaculture development. Along with addressing the challenges in the management of the region’s marine resources, there are also significant opportunities to derive greater economic and social benefits from them. Deriving greater benefits from the tuna fisheries, the development of aquaculture in the region, along with alternative livelihoods in coastal fisheries, hold significant potential. SPC FAME provides technical assistance to support PICTs to maximise these sustainable development opportunities in the marine sector and in some parts of the freshwater sector.

SPC FAME is composed of three programmes: the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP); the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP); and the Marine Ecosystems Programme (MEP). The Director’s Office provides implementation support and strategic direction across the three programmes and cross-cutting projects. Working with all 22 PICTs, SPC FAME has strong partnerships with regional, sub-regional and national entities working in the marine sector. SPC FAME staff are based in New Caledonia, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tonga, with most of the staff being based in New Caledonia.

The role – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will support the implementation of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) - Regional Tuna Programme (RTP) monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework by defining indicators, developing tools, supporting data collection, building the MEL capacity of colleagues and partners, contributing to periodic reviews and studies that ensures the report meets the requirements of the GCF.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Support the implementation (including data analysis and collection) of the GCF-RTP MEL Plan

• Contribute to the management, including the design and implementation, of the MELF across the GCF-RTP and related projects.
• Coordinate the data collection, and analysis of MEL data in close collaboration with FAME staff, implementing partners, and PICTs.
• Develop reporting templates, data collection instruments and other MEL systems / processes / tools to assist programme staff in collecting, analysing and using relevant information.
• Conduct quality assurance of monitoring and evaluation data on an ongoing basis.

Support the production of MEL deliverables

• Provide overall quality assurance of MEL activities and deliverables across GCF-RTP including results reporting, reviews and internal reflections.
• Support the MEL Advisor and PMU Coordinator in preparing any required GCF reporting and FAME’s contributions to SPC corporate reports and evaluations.
• Contribute to all GCF-RTP reviews, evaluations and impact assessments to ensure consistently high-quality MEL deliverables.
• Facilitate learning and use of evaluation findings to inform programme improvement and promote opportunities to increase learning across FAME.

Build MEL capacity and support

• Provide support and guidance to FAME staff, implementing partners, and participating in PICTs to enhance understanding of MEL, data collection tools, and reporting processes and promote their use.
• Identify opportunities to enhance MEL capacity including providing remote mentoring and delivering any necessary training on GCF-RTP MEL and associated tools.
• Participate in MELnet, the SPC Community of Practice for culturally responsive and contextually relevant PMEL.

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

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development management, monitoring and evaluation, communication, fisheries, natural resource management or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 6 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation with a solid understanding of a range of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and data analysis, or a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Good working knowledge of the Pacific Region with experience in the international development sector.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines within budget constraints and flexible approaches to problem solving.
• Strong people skills (influencing and relationship building) and ability to work in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.    

Language skills

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

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

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

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – 3 years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance

Remuneration – The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer is a band 9 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,399‒2,998 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,220–9,025 (USD 3,190–3,988; EUR 2,938–3,672). 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: 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: TT000139

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

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):

Briefly describe your experience in relation to:

1. Designing and running MEL systems and databases including analysis of both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
2. Developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations for MEL purposes including your experience in delivering training and other evaluation capability building activities.
3. Writing MEL evaluation reports and information for a range of audiences, from government officials to private sector to community members.