LDM019 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (Re-Advertised)
Laucala Campus
Position Number: LDM019 : Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (Re-Advertised)
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier dual sector university serving the Pacific region and only one of three regional universities of its kind in the world. USP endeavours to ‘Shape Pacific Futures’ by shaping Pacific minds to overcome the development challenges that we face, through research, innovation and future-proof thinking. Uniquely governed by its twelve member countries, USP is not only a higher education and research institution, but also a regional integration organisation that provides services within the communally agreed structured regional mechanisms geared towards benefiting the lives of the Pacific People. In its role as an organisation for regional integration and cooperation, USP serves all 18 Forum Member Countries.
The Development Cooperation Unit (DCU) plays a crucial role in supporting the Vice-Chancellor and President by offering strategic advice and analysis on donor relations and regional and international partnerships. This Unit is tasked with the development, maintenance, and execution of the University’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework concerning funded projects. Additionally, it maintains an up-to-date registry of all partnerships and donors, conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy and accountability.
In collaboration with Project Coordinators throughout the University, the Unit ensures effective and efficient project implementation. This includes organizing the timely recruitment of project staff and arranging necessary office setups and utilities. Moreover, the Unit provides oversight on the progress of projects managed by University of the South Pacific (USP) Project Coordinators and contractors. It ensures timely reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders, identifies potential issues, and proposes solutions for any deviations from planned deliverables.
The Person we Seek
This role will be responsible for providing direct support to the Manager Strategic and International Partnerships for the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of development assistance projects and strategic partnerships. This includes tracking project progress, evaluating outcomes, ensuring compliance with agreements, and providing timely and accurate reports to internal stakeholders and external partners by carrying out high-quality impact assessment.
The position is the focal point for all internal stakeholders in terms of initiating a partnership (MoU/LoA) and ensures that such agreements comply with all USP requirements by vetting them before recommending them for approval.
The role will carry out a regular comprehensive risk assessment and then ensure that a log frame-based M&E system based upon the University’s Strategic Plan is fully and consistently integrated into various projects in collaboration with Project Coordinators across USP. The position will be based at the Laucala Campus.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
• A Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, international development project management/administration or relevant field with at least 3 years’ experience in handling monitoring & evaluation programs.
• Skills and experience with numerical methods and database management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Excellent command or written and spoken English.
• Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation, including developing performance indicators, data collection, and analysis.
• Knowledge of major donors and their priorities.
Enquiries and further information: Mr Aneet Kumar, Manager, Strategic and International Partnerships.
Email: aneet.kumar@usp.ac.fj
Phone :3232728
The position is available for a term of three (3) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. For more information on the position, click on the position description below:
Salary Range
- FJD $45,408.30 - $55,627.11 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 18 May 2025
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
