Evaluation and Resource Mobilisation Adviser

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Evaluation and Resource Mobilisation Adviser within its FAME Division located at its headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia.

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 unique 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 Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division is one of SPC’s oldest Divisions and it has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 60 years. FAME’s goal is that fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. FAME includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP). OFP is the region’s centre for oceanic fisheries science and information, providing essential data collection, data management and modelling and analysis services to the Pacific. CFP provides science and technical support to PICTs to enhance the management of coastal fisheries, and the sustainable development of aquaculture and nearshore livelihoods across the region. The work of OFP and CFP are supported by the FAME Director’s Office, which includes the Information Section, communications, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

The role – the Evaluation and Resource Mobilisation Adviser will provide high-level advice and support on monitoring, evaluation, and resource mobilisation for FAME programmes to enable the division to continue to deliver to its members and enhance its development effectiveness to achieve better research and development outcomes.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Resource mobilisation and internal integration

• Contribute on the identification, design, formulation and negotiations of new projects and programs and draft concept notes, proposals and project briefs for discussion with FAME Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide technical support to the development and implementation of differentiated, donor fund raising strategies, aligned and coordinated with SPC’s Resource Mobilisation and Integration section under the Deputy Director General’s Office.
• Facilitate partnership and resource mobilisation training to FAME’s Programmes.
• Support FAME programmes in mapping out current and emerging priorities, gaps and resource requirements.

Results reporting (corporate and donor) and internal learning

• Support FAME management in preparing the division’s contributions to corporate reports and external evaluations through leading the design, synthesis and analysis of FAME performance data and evidence.
• Facilitate learning and use of evaluation findings, conducting internal reflection and discussions and reviews to inform programme improvement as well as promoting and facilitating opportunities to increase learning across FAME programmes.
• Support Programme Managers in reporting on progress of FAME programmes / projects in achieving project/ programme objectives, FAME KRAs and contributions to SPC’s Development Objectives and SDGs.
• Prepare the division’s contributions to corporate results reports and annual results reporting for Heads of Fisheries.

Contribute to FAME strategy setting, programme design and adaptation

• Support FAME and provide guidance on best practices in programme and/or project development.
• Ensure high quality real-time and forecasted information is available for decision-making and priority setting.
• Use MEL information to inform new FAME business plan, conversations with donors, new project proposal design and the adaptation of existing projects.
• Provide sound and timely advice to FAME director and programme managers.

Members, SPC and Division-wide PMEL capacity and support

• Provide support and guidance to FAME staff to enhance understanding of MEL, evaluative thinking, and reporting processes and promote their use within the division.
• Support FAME staff to implement the SPC PEARL Policy and enhance divisional understanding of corporate guidance and requirements on inter-divisional / integrated programming, concept development and results reporting processes.
• Support Programme Managers in monitoring the progress of FAME programmes / projects towards achieving their objectives / projected impacts (in accordance with donor/SPC guidelines).
• 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

• Master degree in relevant field such as international development, evaluation, public sector policy, economics, natural resource management.

Technical expertise

• At least 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation for the sustainable development sector, with a thorough understanding of international best practices in a wide range of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and data analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience in resource mobilisation, with successful results across a range of donors.
• At least 3 years of experience in programme design and proposal writing for large bilateral donors, including conceptualizing and technical writing.
• Strategic thinker with well-developed analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in international development, including design and implementation of MEL Frameworks.
• Proven record in the design of effective monitoring systems, data collection tools, and reporting and consolidating data from multiple locations and projects.
• Ability to train and motivate divisional staff on MEL systems, proposal development, monitoring and results reporting and use of online reporting tools.

Language skills

• Excellent communication skills and report writing skills in English.

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Proven ability to supervise the tasks of an inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team.
• Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – the Evaluation and Resources Mobilisation Adviser is a band 11 position in SPC’s 2023 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 4,206-5,161 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 637,132-781,844 (USD 5,636-6,916; EUR 5,339-6,552). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.

Benefits for international staff employees based in New Caledonia – SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. 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 matching 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 bilinguism, 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 begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.