About
Highly motivated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer with over 2 years of experience in the development sector, skilled in designing, implementing, and analyzing MEL systems to drive informed decision-making. Proven ability to enhance program effectiveness, particularly in gender equality, climate resilience, and community empowerment, through robust data collection and capacity-building. Seeking to leverage technical expertise in MEL to strengthen environmental and community outcomes for the Live and Learn EMPOWER project in Labasa.
Work
femLINK Pacific
|Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Officer
Suva, Central Division, Fiji
→
Summary
Led the design, implementation, and analysis of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems for projects focused on gender equality, climate change, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and economic empowerment.
Highlights
Developed and implemented comprehensive MEL plans for diverse projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and donor objectives across gender equality, climate change, SRHR, and economic empowerment.
Executed quarterly monitoring and evaluation visits, assessing program progress and impact, and identifying areas for improvement to facilitate data-driven program adjustments.
Designed and facilitated MEL capacity-building workshops for staff and partners, significantly enhancing data literacy, reporting quality, and adherence to MEL best practices.
Utilized advanced digital platforms, including SurveyMonkey, Kobo Toolbox, and Akvo Survey, for efficient quantitative and qualitative data collection and in-depth analysis.
Coordinated MEL meetings with program teams, facilitating the integration of MEL findings into strategic planning and decision-making processes to optimize project outcomes.
Authored and submitted comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and donor reports, ensuring meticulous alignment with project objectives, indicators, and stakeholder requirements.
Supported the development of critical community media databases and documentation for the Women’s Weather Watch network, enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
Fiji Elections Office
|Stakeholder Engagement and Accreditation Assistant
Suva, Central Division, Fiji
→
Summary
Facilitated transparent and inclusive electoral processes by managing diverse stakeholder relationships and supporting accreditation initiatives for the Fiji Elections Office.
Highlights
Successfully engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and community representatives, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment within electoral processes.
Provided essential technical support and guidance to partner organizations, enhancing their adherence to stakeholder engagement best practices and communication strategies.
Developed and effectively implemented comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans for multiple projects, ensuring broad participation and alignment with strategic objectives.
Facilitated inclusive and participatory dialogues with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and priorities were systematically integrated into project design and implementation.
Education
University of the South Pacific
→
Diploma
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Fiji National University
→
Diploma
Economics
Languages
English
iTaukei
Hindi
Skills
Report Writing
Donor Reporting, Technical Writing, Presentation Development, Communication Skills.
M&E Frameworks Design
Monitoring and Evaluation, MEL System Design, Program Evaluation.
MEL System Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Implementation, System Management.
Quantitative Data Collection
Data Collection, Surveys, Digital Data Tools, SurveyMonkey, Kobo Toolbox, Akvo Survey, Google Forms.
Qualitative Data Collection
Data Collection, Interviews, Focus Groups, Document Review.
Data Analysis
Data Interpretation, Impact Assessment, Reporting.
Capacity Building
Training, Workshop Facilitation, Skill Development, Data Literacy.
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-cultural Communication, Relationship Management, Community Engagement, Dialogue Facilitation.
Strategic Planning
Decision-Making Support, Program Optimization, Project Planning.
Gender Equality
Women's Empowerment, Social Development.
Climate Change Resilience
Environmental Sustainability, Development Sector.
Community Development
Inclusive Engagement, Program Development.
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Health Programs, Development Sector.
Policy Research
Evidence-Based Decision Making, Analysis.
References
Elesi Nailati
Program Manager, FemLINK Pacific, Email: Elesi@femlinkpacific.com
Achal Kumar
HR Manager, FemLINK Pacific, Email: achal@femlinkpacific.com
Kavita Deo
HR Manager, Email: kavita.deo@feo.org.fj