Principal Administrative Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation (Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs)

This position exits to provide leadership and quality control for the work undertaken by the monitoring and evaluation (M & E) team. The M & E team is one of the two teams under the leadership of Director (M & E) and National Security Strategy (NSS) coordination. 

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key duties:

1. Assist Director (M & E) and NSS Coordination in the management of the M & E Team.

2. Undertake Research on assigned topic under the National Security Strategy (2019 to 2023) i.e. “Strategic Alliances and Partnerships”.

3. Assist Director ( M & E) monitor and coordinate the assigned working group i.e. “Geo-Politics & Economic Vulnerability” working group

4. Ensure Quality control of all work done by Administrative Officer (Contemporary Security) and Administrative Officer (Environment & Human Security).

5. Timely preparation and submission of policy papers, reports, and briefs to Director M & E.

6. Undertaken any other responsibilities assigned by Executive Management;

7. Formulate & Review – M & E Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP)

Knowledge & Experience

1. • At least 4 years' experience in formulation of strategic plans, annual corporate plans and monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation;
2. • At least 10years experience at supervisory level in a Monitoring and Evaluation environment;
3. • Ability to influence executive management;
4. • Ability to meet deadlines, multi task and undertake complex engagements;
5. • Good understanding of the global, regional and national security culture challenges;
6. • Experience in liaising with security agencies, government and security stakeholders at strategic level;
7. • Understanding of the Fijian Constitution (2013) and applicable laws of Fiji;
8. • Knowledge of Fijian culture and customs.

Skills & Abilities

1. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems, in a resource constrained environment and develop actionable recommendations;
2. • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop and coach high performing project teams;
3. • Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively consult with others to develop and implement sound internal policy and procedures;
4. • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and neutrality, in a sensitive environment;
5. • Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of complex organization.
6. • Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational/corporate environment of the organization.

Additional Information

Applicants for employment in the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs must be Fijian Citizens, under the Age of 60, in sound health, with a clear security clearance record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants.

Contact Information

For further enquiries on the positions above can be obtained from Ms. Carmelita Ting on telephone number 3211225.