MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Date: 
18 May 2026

Download : TOR Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 2026.pdf

Term of Reference 

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Regional Secretariat

Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security

(to be based  in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

 

Background

The  Coral  Triangle  Initiative  on  Coral  Reefs,  Fisheries,  and  Food  Security  (CTI-CFF)  is  a multilateral  partnership among  six countries  : Indonesia, Malaysia,  the Philippines, Papua  New Guinea, Solomon  Islands, and  Timor-Leste, focused on  safeguarding the region’s marine  and coastal biological resources. The CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat,  headquartered in Manado, coordinates regional  collaboration, implementation, and  progress  monitoring  of the  CTI-CFF Regional Plan of Action (RPOA)

To support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of this regional agenda, the Regional Secretariat seeks  a Monitoring  and  Evaluation Officer  (MEO) to strengthen data  integrity,  reporting,  and knowledge-sharing functions.

 

Objective of the Assignment

The  MEO  will  provide  technical and  administrative support  in  the  collection, verification, analysis,  and  documentation of program  monitoring  data  across  CT6 member  countries  and partners.  The position  is instrumental in supporting  M&E, knowledge management, and communications aligned  with the CTI-CFF goals.

 

Scope of Work

The Monitoring  and  Evaluation Officer shall perform the following tasks professionally. Under the direction and  supervision  of the Monitoring  and  Evaluation Manager,  the Monitoring  and Evaluation Officer shall:

1.  Assist M&E Manager  on collecting, compiling, analyzing and  reporting  of M&E data/information from the NCCs, Working Groups,  Cross-Cutting Initiatives and Partners for tracking the progress of RPOA 2.0.

2.   Assist in checking the data quality prior to provide  the data to IT Officer for uploading at CT Atlas and other relevant  platforms.

3.   Support M&E Manager and IT Officer for 1st level approval and also Science Coordinator (Technical Program Manager) for 2nd level approval for CT Atlas data

4.   Assist in organizing the training on data collection tools and template  and methods

5.   Carry through  MEWG activities including assisting in organizing call meetings,  physical meetings,  reports writing and other tasks.

6.   Arrange Documentation materials  of program  activities and events 

7.   Documenting the  significant achievement, challenges and  lessons  learned, collecting case studies, best practices, field experiences etc.

8.   Assist in coordinating and facilitating meetings  (virtual or face-to-face) regularly among the MEWG Members  to include Pre-SOM meetings,  SOM and MM.

9.   Support in the content creation for MEWG and other Working Groups  as well as Cross Cutting Initiatives activities for the staff in charge  of CTI-CFF official websites  to upload.

10. Digital documentation data  processing  on diverse  range  projects  using specialised 3D software

11. Digital documentation fieldwork and  events  (photos, videos  and  other  communication materials).

12. Ensure the  file management of a diverse  range  of digital  documentation datasets  on dedicated server (Photos, videos and other communication materials)

13. Any  specific  tasks  required   by  the  MEWG  e.g.  preparation of  reports,  presentation materials,  sharing  and  consolidating necessary decision  documents, monthly  progress reports  for M&E, work  plans,  and  including the  use  of online  and  virtual  information sharing tools (e.g. KOBO, ONA etc) and the like.

14. Any relevant  and reasonable specific tasks required  by the Executive Director  (ED) and Deputy  Executive Director  Program Services (DED PS)

15. Work as a team with other team members  of Program Services (PS) as well as Corporate Services (CS).

 

Coordination and Reporting

1.   Monitoring  and  Evaluation Officer  will report  directly  to the  Monitoring  and  Evaluation Manager  (MEM) of the CTI–CFF Regional Secretariat  in the daily implementation of his/her services as outlined in the TOR.

2.   Works in close coordination with the Program Service, and other Secretariat  teams.

 

Competency Requirements

Competencies required  for this position  include:

1.   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree  in Knowledge  Management, Computer  Science,  Data Analytics, International Development, or related  field.

2.   Minimum of 3 years of relevant  work experience in data analysis, monitoring, or knowledge management.

3.   Knowledge  on Report Writing, Research  & Survey;

4.   Proven experience in technical writing with a focus on data and analysis a plus;

5.   Excellent planning skills;

6.   Proficiency  with   GSuite,   Google   Sites  or  comparable  collaboration  and   intranet applications

7.   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint) and the Internet;

8.   Excellent knowledge on Microsoft Excel, The working  knowledge on Data  Collection, Analysis, data management software, GIS, and SPSS etc.

9.   Excellent written and verbal communications skills;

10. Strong attention to detail;

11. Skilled at prioritization and multitasking;

12. Background in international development and government contracting a plus.

13. Highly motivated, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills;

14. Capability  to learn and use proprietary  software applications; 

15. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under  pressure with tight deadline; and

16. Flexible individual who can work independently, under  little direction and supervision, and able to take decisions  based  on available information.

 

Period of Employment and Mode of Engagement

The period  of employment will be 24 months  subject  to 3-month  probation and commences on the date of appointment.

 

Condition  of Application

1.   This position  is open  only  for  citizens  of  CT6 Member  Countries  (Indonesia,  Malaysia, Papua  New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon  Islands, Timor Leste).

2.   The successful  applicant will be  based  at the  CTI-CFF Regional  Secretariat  in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

3.   Competitive  compensation and benefits Salary according to CTI-CFF Salary Scale (Grade Level 13)

 

Submission  of Application

1.  Please submit your cover letter (including your last salary information), CV, with at least 3

Work References and scanned copies  of certificates i.e., diploma, training to: regional.secretariat@cticff.org  in  format  <Monitoring   and   Evaluation  Officer  >  <Your Name>  by  18 June 2026.

2.  The position is subject to open competition regardless of race, color, gender, mother tongue, religion and beliefs, or the national, ethnic  or social origin.

3.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.