MONITORING & EVALUATION DATA ANALYST – Pacific Community

JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Attractive local package
Friendly and supportive team environment
Join the principal development organisation in the Pacific region

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 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: 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 Monitoring and Evaluation Data Analyst shall primarily be responsible for the data collection, management including collation, entry/storage, and verification and quality assurance for HRSD reporting purposes. He/she collaborate and support the monitoring and reporting officer, knowledge management adviser and the information, communications and visibility in providing precise, timely facts and figures aligned and drawn from the databases and information platforms established within the HRSD division and SPC.

Monitoring and Evaluation, data and information management

Establish, manage, and maintain HRSD database of activity reports, aligned with the established project results indicators and its contributions to the HRSD Business Plan results indicators, and ultimately SPC Strategic Plan Key Focal Areas (KFAs).
Timely collect, consolidate, and store data (in hard copy, and soft copy form generated from various sources) from HRSD regional and in-country activities linking the data/information to the project-divisional-and corporate results indicators of outputs and outcomes.
Aligned with the established quality assurance process, check and verify data for accuracy, completeness and validity.
Contribute to and support donor and SPC Corporate reporting

In collaboration with the HRSD Monitoring and Reporting Officer, contributes to and support HRSD management in the preparation of various reports such as project reports to donors and the division’s contributions to corporate reporting against the SPC/SPL Strategic Plan.
Extract from the database and compile MEL data as necessary as basis for HRSD reports submitted to donors and SPC corporate. This will be jointly accomplished with the HRSD monitoring and reporting officer.
As mentioned in KRA 1, the M&E Data analyst will ensure maintenance, updating of the AWP implementation and reports its status during the divisional catch-up sessions.
MEL support to HRSD capacity building activities

Provide support to the MELKMC unit in the preparation of MEL instruments, templates and forms.
Provide timely support in the conduct of MEL related events and activities.Provide guidance in the use of various MEL forms and templates, and those others that are required by the HRSD implementation teams in the conduct of various events, reviews and evaluations, and training/capacity building activities, etc
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 Information Management, Finance/ Administration, Business studies, or development management, monitoring and Evaluation
Knowledge and experience

3-5 years of experience in data/information management for monitoring results of development projects
Experience in analysing and synthesizing information for meaningful reporting
Demonstrated attention to detail and multitasking skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines and flexible approaches to problem solving with demonstrated experience in setting priorities

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
Strong people skills and ability to work in a multicultural and gender sensitive environment

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 01/10/2025 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance

Remuneration – The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Data Analyst is a Band 7 position in SPC’s 2022 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of 2,232-2,790 per month, plus local staff benefits. 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.

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.