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2026/MEO/15622

Job offer type
Field staff jobs

Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)

Activity sectors
Monitoring and evaluation

Deadline date
2026/07/01 09:01

Contract
Employee

Duration
1 year with possible renewal

Mission description

Expertise France, an entity of the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) Group, is the French government’s international technical cooperation agency. Its role is to design and manage donor-funded international cooperation projects in fields such as governance, security, health, education and the environment.

Expertise France, the French international technical cooperation agency, is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support its Country Office in Papua New Guinea in the management and compliance oversight of its grant schemes.  Expertise France is implementing two projects in Papua New Guinea, one funded by the European Union – the National Component of the EU-FCCB project – and the other by the AFD – the SONG project.

Project or context description

1. EU FCCB

The European Union provides funding for the “Forests, Climate Change and Biodiversity” (FCCB) Program in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The National Component, implemented by Expertise France, under the EU-FCCB Program intends to encourage a development model of green economy that is respectful of biodiversity. More specifically, the project 1) enhances the elaboration and implementation of evidence-based FCCB policies, governance and institutional frameworks, 2) supports research, education and training to strengthen and promote PNG-specific FCCB knowledge, 3) incites the development and reinforcement of viable sources of income that do not rely on deforestation and forest degradation. Expertise France has been allocated €33.5 million to implement this project until July 2027, and a no-cost extension is currently underway to extend the project duration until July 2029. After three years of implementation, the project needs to review its Monitoring and Evaluation strategy, its intervention logic, and its logical framework in order to align with the new operational reality of the project and to adapt the documents defined during the inception phase.

2. SoNG

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) provides funding for the « Solwara Na Graun blo Pipol” (SONG), which means Ocean and Land for people, a €10 million project ending in 2030. This project supports the Government and the communities of Papua New Guinea in their efforts to preserve biodiversity and promote the sustainable and inclusive management of marine and forest ecosystems. It also contributes to improve living conditions for local communities and strengthen their resilience to climate change. More specifically, the project 1) Improves community-based natural resource management; 2) Establishes sustainable ecosystem management that supports both biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods for communities, particularly women and youth; 3) Promotes traditional knowledge and cultural practices related to biodiversity through training and research activities; and 4) Strengthens the role of the Papua New Guinea Climate and Biodiversity Fund as a structuring, independent financial mechanism. The M&E Officer will work closely with a range of partner organisations and grant recipients to monitor implementation, collect data, and track progress of activities and results under the project.

 

Required profile

·       Master degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations, project management, environmental studies, or another relevant field,

·       At least 6 years of experience with donor-funded programmes,

·       Minimum of 4 years specific experience in M&E design and implementation in multi-sectoral or complex programming,

·       Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports,

·       Proficiency in data collection, analysis and data visualisation softwares: Kobo/ODK, Power-BI, SPSS, data triangulation…

·       Excellent understanding of results-based management,

·       Good knowledge of donor M&E guidelines and practices, mainly the European Union,

·       A strong team leadership and management track record with demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment,

·       Ability to produce well-written reports that demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills, and to convey messages through clear and concise writing,

·       Ability to work within a team and partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality product in a timely manner,

·       Ability to work on different assignments simultaneously in order to meet assignment timelines,

·       Experience working in the sectors of environment or education is an asset,

·       Familiarity with Papua New Guinea is an asset,

·       Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

The M&E Officer position will be based in Port Moresby, the capital of PNG. Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate time zone differences (with Paris mostly) may be occasionally necessary.

The post holder will work closely with the MEAL Specialist.

 

Additional information

Under the management of the SoNG and the EU-FCCB Project Managers who define, guide and supervise the role within the team, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide operational support to the above-mentioned projects. As part of these projects and the work on the redesign (EU-FCCB) and creation (SoNG) of the MEAL plan and strategy, the M&E Officer will work in collaboration with a MEAL Specialist.

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

M&E system operationalisation and maintenance

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the smooth roll-out of the defined M&E system (incl. processes and tools), and for ensuring that it is still relevant and adapted to the project needs and expectations as they evolve throughout the project.

·       Support the development of a comprehensive M&E and reporting system that enable collection, documentation, tracking and reporting of data related to all results levels of the project (outcomes, outputs, activities…)

·       Develop and/or revise the project M&E tools as well as data collection procedures

·       Support the development of feasible and SMART indicators, targets, data collection and reporting framework[HB1] 

·       Roll-out the elaborated M&E framework and implementation plan to ensure an accurate follow-up of project progress and the demonstration of FCCB’s results,

·       Contribute to the planning and budgeting of MEAL activities,

·       Ensure that the M&E system is compliant with EU (FCCB) and AFD (SoNG) M&E and reporting policies and guidance,

·       Design and streamline M&E tracking and data collection,

·       Ensure proper management, storage and quality control of program data and contribute to the development of dashboards and visualisation tools.

·       Lead the tracking and reporting of indicators and progress according to the frequencies and calendar set in the M&E framework & implementation plan,

·       Provide methodological support and mentoring to team members involved in data collection and analysis,

·       Undertake verifications to check the quality of data and that it is consistent with the principles set in the M&E framework,

·       Summarise progress in a timely and user-friendly manner through agreed upon formats such as briefing notes and dashboards,

·       Provide suggestions and innovative ideas on data collection and ways to demonstrate impact that circumvent access impediments and gaps in resources.

Support to accountability and internal and external reporting

The M&E Officer will lead the reporting of M&E activities. He or she will also check that the program is on track and that its recipients are satisfied with Expertise France programming and the way the activities are undertaken.

·       Ensure that the program delivers on all internal M&E requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information, including reporting on quarterly reports and agency global indicators,

·       Provide updated and sound data for Steering committees,

·       Work with the Communication and Knowledge Advisor and the International Communication Volunteer to share results within the program and with relevant partners and donors and feed into communication efforts,

·       Set up a mechanism to verify that recipients/beneficiaries and partners are satisfied with the support provided by FCCB Program.

Articulation between M&E and strategy development and decision making

It is expected that the M&E Officer adopts a critical posture to continuously question program progress. He or she will ensure that M&E becomes an integral element of program implementation leading to enhanced quality, accountability, management and impact.

·       Ensure that the data collected and findings form a coherent basis for analysis of impact which promotes learning and strategy development,

·       Contribute to regular review exercises and ensure that M&E supports critical review and adaptive management,

·       Alert the program team in case of difficulties or gaps identified during data collection and analysis (anticipated delays, frequency, reliability/quality, etc.)

·       Work with the M&E Specialist, if necessary, to facilitate yearly review exercises as planned in EF processes

       Promote learning within the program by identifying lessons learned and supporting knowledge sharing with partners and stakeholders. 

·       Make recommendations on the adjustments to be made and the operational strategy to be followed to ensure that the program’s objectives are achieved

Technical  support to grant recipients

·       Monitor the progress of grant recipients and partner organisations against agreed indicators and support them in strengthening their MEAL systems and reporting capacities,

·       Undertake a capacity and needs assessment on M&E aspects for recipient organisations, and develop an adequate capacity building plan,

·       Provide trainings and/or mentoring for partners and program stakeholders who need M&E capacity building,

·       Ensure the harmonisation of tools and processes put in place between all recipients in order to gather coherent data and information,

·       Provide technical leadership for the design, method and conduct of surveys such as baseline and endline, data collection, evaluation and learning, upon request and/or needs observed,

·       Participate in field monitoring missions and support verification of results with partner organisations and grant recipients.

Deadline for application : 2026/07/01 09:01

File(s) attached : JD_ME Officer_V2 13032026_HB.DOCX

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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