About the Position

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (Solomon Islands)

Project Name: Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program

Job type: Full-time

Location: Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands

Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Senior Manager

Remuneration: In line with market rates.

Time Frame: Contract until September 30, 2028

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English & Solomon Islands Pijin is required (reading, writing, speaking).

Application Deadline: June 23, 2026

Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator will support the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade to collect and use their own data on labour mobility. They will also assist the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) to implement the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan. The role coordinates with research partners, undertakes learning activities and promotes Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) objectives.

Identify labour mobility information/data gaps and work with the LMU and other stakeholders to develop strategies to address these gaps.
Develop an information plan that identifies what information will be collected, and the timeframes, capacity and resourcing required.
Design appropriate data collection methods, particularly monitoring visits, surveys and interviews.
Collect data for the LMU and PLMSP, including conducting monitoring visits, surveys and interviews.
Develop a LMU MEL Plan and build the abilities of staff responsible for M&E to implement the plan.
Assist with the storage and uptake of the LMU’s own data, including working with the LMU to improve data quality and the In-Country Recruitment Database (IRD), an online information system which stores all LMU worker data.
Mentor and train LMU data and M&E personnel on data management and reporting.
Identify key M&E/research/GEDSI opportunities in-country, especially related to critical information needs.
Assist in-country MEL activities, including: GEDSI analyses; M&E activities; and research (both internal and external).
Share with PLMSP key documents and in-country contextual information as appropriate, including from other donors.
Disseminate and promote uptake of findings from M&E and research by LMU planning staff and managers.
Undertake and deliver the outcomes and objectives of the role in accordance with the expected Core Capabilities, Ways of Working and values of PLMSP.
Assist LMU with high-level reporting to the Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and other key line ministries.
Assist with other key labour mobility priorities and directives from the LMU Director.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following areas: social sciences; management; business/commerce; development; statistics or other relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience working in a related field.
Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research and data analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of GEDSI.
Experience and/or understanding of the Solomon Islands Government operating context.
Experience working or partnering with other stakeholders including civil society organisations, universities, private sector partners and/or development partners.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills for high-level external engagement and report writing.
Ability to communicate in Solomon Islands Pijin to support engagement with Solomon Islands Government and other stakeholders.
Experience in facilitating workshops, training activities and coaching/mentoring.
Demonstrated technical skills in data collection and analysis with Microsoft products, especially Excel (Power BI desirable).
Familiarity with management information systems.
Understanding of Pacific labour mobility programs.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility plus the ability to work independently and meet competing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly in a cross-cultural context.

We Offer

Competitive remuneration in line with market rates.
Opportunity to work on a significant program supporting labour mobility in the Pacific.
Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) is a rapidly growing international development consulting firm dedicated to quality contributions towards sustainable futures with empowered communities. We are committed to supporting economic, social, and political development that leads to positive, inclusive and sustainable impacts. We provide a range of technical, advisory, facilitation, and managerial services tailored to the needs of our clients.

We work with the Australian Government and other international donors, civil society, non-governmental organisations, and private sector groups. As a certified B Corporation, Alinea International is proud to be an ethical business that upholds the highest standards of environmental and social performance and accountability throughout our work. Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) is part of the global Alinea International group, headquartered in Canada.

Application Instructions

A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should effectively align your skills and experience with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position’s description, demonstrating your aptitude and enthusiasm for the role and current availability.
Click the “Apply now” link to upload your cover letter and resume.
Cover letter and CV are to no more than 2 pages each.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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