Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Coordinator - Australia Fiji Health Program

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally engaged personnel: 1.5 year with possibility of 2-year extension.   
• Reserved for Fiji Nationals only  
• GoF Civil Service Pay Scale Band H Step 1-4 
• Two (2) Vacancies
• Based in Suva, Fiji
• Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the selection criteria of this role and up-to-date comprehensive CV.

Program Overview: 

FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs. 

The Platform has three functional Outcomes:  

1. The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
2. The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies
3. The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management. 

Position Summary:

The position is responsible for preparing, maintaining, advising, managing and reporting on the Ministry’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Competency framework requirements. The position will also provide support on monitoring and evaluation of key programmers, functions and activities as requested to guide decision making at the Ministry. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Work collaboratively with the Ministry staff to collect and compile all data relating to the Results Framework for the M & E Competency Framework, evaluate results and provide the relevant performance information to the Permanent Secretary MHMS.
2. Provide monthly reports on state and progress of the projects M&E related work and strengthen the quality of Project progress reports including the provision f timely feedback and guidance.
3. Coordinate a national health audit of current M & E systems, identifying gaps and standardising practices.
4. Develop, implement and strengthen tracking systems for all related activities in collaboration with all relevant Heads including Head of Programmes, Administration, Finance, Human Resource and Divisions. 
5. Assist in the review of current processes in place for monitoring and evaluation at all levels of the health system especially at divisional and sub-divisional levels.
6. Provide input and monitoring support for key functions in collaboration with Divisional Health Information Officers.
7. Develop key resource materials to support mainstreaming of M&E functions at all levels of the Ministry.
8. Organise and conduct Monitoring & Evaluation Training to staff at Divisional and Sub-Divisional levels on strengthening exiting monitoring and reporting functions.
9. Conduct assessment visits to the various health facilities in the divisions with the aim of identifying gaps and recommending solutions to strengthen tracking systems aligned to the Ministry’s overall approach.
10. Active contribution in the corporate activities of the Ministry

Selection Criteria: 

Qualifications

Degree qualification in any of the related fields (Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics) or equivalent.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in the design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation systems within government or health sectors. 
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation activities, including data management, collation and reporting.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of plans and strategies and their linkages towards achieving outputs and outcomes at different levels of an organisation.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments and analysis to support decision making.
• Experience in developing data collection tools, surveys, templates and monitoring plans including in-depth understanding of types of indicators and setting realistic targets 

Desirable

• Good and effective planning, prioritising and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals to ascertain information and reporting needs.
• Creative thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative approaches.
• Effective training and facilitation skills.
• Service oriented approach with a commitment to supporting the operational/corporate environment of the organisation. 

Applications close on 2 August 2026.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role and an up-to-date comprehensive CV.  

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