Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (M&EL Officer) - PROSPER

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Job Description

The PROSPER Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is a dedicated project unit established within the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management (MRMDDM) to coordinate and support the preparation and implementation of the Promoting Scalable Rural Prosperity and Economic Resilience (PROSPER) Project. The PIU operates under the overall oversight of MRMDDM, which serves as the Implementing Agency for the project. The Unit provides the central coordination and management function for the project, working closely with participating Government ministries and agencies, development partners, communities and other stakeholders.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (M&EL Officer) supports PROSPER by strengthening project monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and evidence generation, ensuring results data, plans, and reporting products are produced to required quality and timelines. Project baseline information, indicators, MEL planning, operational guidance, and stakeholder coordination are enabled to inform the Project Development Objective and implementation decisions; reports to the PMU Project Manager and MRMDDM.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Results Framework and Baseline Evidence Established
Baseline data for the project Results Framework identified and collected for inclusion in the Project Appraisal Document. Monitoring indicators for inclusion in the project Results Framework developed in collaboration with Ministries and stakeholders. Beneficiary feedback survey at baseline designed and conducted as part of project preparation under guidance of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
2. MEL Planning, Budgeting, and Operational Guidance Produced
Cross-ministry sourcing of information required for the project Results-Based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan coordinated under guidance of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. Costed implementation plan for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan prepared, including quantified costs for equipment, consultancies, and fieldwork. Technical inputs to the Project Operations Manual developed with the Operations Specialist, including a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning section defining methodologies to track the Project Development Objective. Inputs to the project annual workplan and budget developed.
3. Stakeholder Engagement, Missions, and Reporting Deliverables Completed
Site visits and World Bank missions participated in and summaries of meeting notes prepared. Monthly progress reports prepared including key actions accomplished during the reporting period. Summary notes, meeting minutes, and attendance records of community consultations, workshops, and meetings prepared and submitted to the PMU Project Manager and MRMDDM. Timesheets maintained documenting inputs and deliverables produced for each input.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Technology Application	Apply technology.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Economic and Social Studies	Graduate degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Social and Community Services, Statistics and Economics	Advanced degree in a relevant field (advantage).

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning.
2. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and use of relevant software tools.
3. Experience coordinating with Ministries and diverse stakeholders in support of monitoring and reporting processes.
4. Experience working with the World Bank or other international development partners (advantage).
5. Experience supporting development of results frameworks, indicators, MEL plans, and costed implementation plans.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Fluent written and spoken English
Ability to converse in local vernacular (e.g., iTaukei or Hindi).

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
MRMDDM
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
Line Ministries and government divisions.
PMU Project Manager.
PMU team.
External
World Bank missions
International Development Partners (as applicable).
Line Ministries and government divisions.
Consultants and service providers (e.g., for surveys, equipment, fieldwork).

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.

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