Coordinator - PMERQA (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Quality Assurance)

About the role

The IFRC Pacific CCD is looking for a PMERQA Coordinator to establish and lead its Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Quality Assurance function. The role builds on IFRC's global and regional planning and results frameworks (Strategy 2030, the Unified Plan and indicator tracking) and adapts them to the Pacific CCD's programmes and emergency operations. It works closely with Pacific CCD technical focal points, Pacific National Societies, the Asia Pacific Regional Office and Movement partners.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead the PMERQA function, including an annual workplan and a calendar of planning, reporting and review deadlines
• Contextualise global and regional results frameworks for the Pacific and maintain monitoring and evaluation plans, indicator tracking tables and data quality assurance processes
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring and quality assurance to the national PMERQA staff member
• Coordinate the development of the CCD Unified Plan, country-level and multi-country plans, appeals and reports, and verify them against IFRC standards before submission to the Asia Pacific Regional Office
• Support emergency plans of action, DREF and Emergency Appeal operational strategies and final reports
• Co-develop programme-specific monitoring systems and support baseline studies, assessments and data collection
• Update annual data in the Federation-wide Databank and Reporting System and maintain information management dashboards
• Ensure data are collected, stored and shared in line with IFRC data protection standards, including responsible use of AI
• Plan, commission or facilitate reviews, evaluations and lessons-learned exercises, and set up systems for sharing operational learning
• Strengthen PMERQA capacity in National Societies through training, mentoring, coaching and technical support, including support visits
• Build networks with PMERQA specialists and partners, and provide surge capacity in emergencies

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field (social sciences, development studies, statistics, public health) or equivalent experience
• At least 6 years of professional experience in PMERQA, including supervising, coaching or mentoring staff
• Track record of working with teams through the full programme cycle and designing PMER tools such as Theory of Change, results-based frameworks and MEL frameworks
• Understanding of protection, gender and inclusion programming, and experience in training delivery and information management systems
• Preferred: PMERQA experience in emergency response, participatory reviews, remote technical support across countries, and knowledge of the Pacific context

Required skills

• Fluent English; preferred French, Spanish, Arabic or a Pacific language
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft 365 (Excel) and data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Experience with web-based data collection tools such as Kobo/ODK is a distinct advantage
• Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to lead change in a matrix management structure