Job Description

Grade: NOA

Vacancy no.: DC/PNG/NOA/2026/06
Publication date: 18 May 2026
Application deadline (midnight local time): 12 June 2026

Job ID: 13637
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Suva
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Contract duration: One year(with possibility of annual renewal)

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given.Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

Introduction

Improving Labour Governance in PNG is a three-year project funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It is implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG), through the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations (DLIR), to strengthen the country’s labour governance system.

The project aims to address systemic gaps in Papua New Guinea’s labour governance and administration frameworks, with a focus on key areas including labour inspection, dispute resolution, occupational safety and health (OSH), and wage systems. It also seeks to improve the availability and quality of labour market data to support evidence-based policymaking and to foster stronger collaboration between the government and social partners through mechanisms of social dialogue.

Reporting Lines

The M&E Officer will work under the overall supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office for Pacific Island Countries and the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities

Specifically, the M&E Officer will undertake the following duties and responsibilities, under the supervision of the PM:

• In collaboration with the Project manager, strengthen and implement the initial Performance Monitoring Plan, including results, baselines and targets and indicators; assumptions and risks, and reporting on activities and performance towards project objectives addressing the project theory of change and mainstreaming gender and non-discrimination.
• Design and roll out of data collection tools (with quantitative and qualitative dimensions), including key performance indicators.
• Coordinate, under the guidance of the project manager, baseline and follow-up surveys and studies as necessary (quantitative and qualitative dimensions).
• Coordinate, under the guidance of the project manager, the preparation of periodic reports to the donor.
• Be the focal point of the project for the mid-review and final evaluation and support related activities.
• Review, verify, analyse work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, completeness and consistency and monitor the progress of project activities and outputs.
• Based on identified needs, develop M&E operational guidelines as required, prepare and deliver capacity building for project staff, stakeholders and project partners on M&E of activities.

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• Coordinate, under the guidance of the project manager, the preparation of project documentation including lessons learned, good practices, and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the project.
• Establish/maintain close relations with national authorities and project partners, especially with respect to M&E activities.
• Support to Project Manager to develop project communication materials demonstrating the results and impacts
• Facilitate workshop on monitoring and evaluation & data collection framework carry out other duties as may be assigned by the project manager and country director.
• Maintain and update project beneficiary’s database.
• Provide technical and coordination support in piloting Labour Management Information systems in DLIR.

Education

First level university degree in statistics, public policy, international development, economics or related field, preferably with professional level training in M&E and related strategic planning.

Experience

• Minimum five (2) years professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities;
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management and developing monitoring plans;
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, data quality assessments and oversight and managing and providing guidance to project staff and survey personnel;
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and data collection and analysis methodologies;
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of knowledge management (including management information systems) and communications in a development context;

Languages

Excellent command of English. Knowledge of the main local language(s) is preferable.

Competencies

• Effective skills and ability to interpret project information to identify and analyse challenges as a basis for finding appropriate solutions and provide guidance and support to project staff and counterparts;
• Good knowledge of programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation) and programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
• Ability to work independently with a clear focus on reaching defined outputs in a timely manner as agreed in work plans;
• Ability to establish priorities and to efficiently plan and organise work activities;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes;
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

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