Epeli Tinivata

• Oversaw implementation and evaluation of BOP's MEL System, including reporting requirements and tools.
• Analysed programming to assess progress against milestones and outcomes.
• Identified actions to enhance both MEL System and BOP delivery quality.
• Developed comprehensive learning strategies to elevate staff knowledge and skills.

ACHIEVEMENT: Spearheaded a research initiative in partnership with the University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA), leading the effort from concept note development to strategic engagement with key stakeholders. When the research was challenged by students who viewed it as politically sensitive, I successfully facilitated dialogue to address their concerns. This intervention led to those same students proposing—and ultimately passing—constitutional amendments to increase female student participation in USPSA’s leadership structure and electoral processes.

• Delegated to lead the newly established Client Services Unit, created to operationalize the Prime Minister’s Open Door Policy. I was responsible for managing and streamlining all public and private referrals requesting appointments with the Prime Minister, ensuring timely, respectful, and transparent engagement between citizens and the Office of the Prime Minister.
• Conducted policy research and provided strategic advice on key government initiatives of interest to the Prime Minister, supporting informed decision-making.
• Developed detailed project plans for development initiatives under the Prime Minister's Funds.
• Facilitate the implementation of projects approved under the Prime Minister's Fund.
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of government projects under the Prime Minister's approval.

ACHIEVEMENT: Appointed as Chair of the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Energy Saving Committee in 2016, I led efforts to raise awareness among all staff on the importance of energy conservation and individual responsibilities. Under my leadership, the OPM implemented effective energy-saving practices, resulting in a reduction of over 50% in energy consumption for the year. The OPM was subsequently awarded first place in the Business House Energy Saving competition.

• Conducted the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace, and Progress (PCCPP) and provided reports on progress.
• Secretariat for the People's Council on the People's Charter for Change Peace and Progress
• Provided Research support to the Monitoring Evaluation Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister
• Secured confidential information diligently, upholding privacy laws and regulations.
• Managed complex databases with comprehensive data entry and cleaning protocols.
• Interpreted complex datasets with proficiency, assisting in decision-making processes.
• Prepared comprehensive reports, ensuring clear communication of research outcomes.
• Identified gaps in current knowledge through meticulous literature search.
• Streamlined data collection process, resulting in more efficient research methods.
• ACHIEVEMENT: In 2015, when the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) software system became inoperable due to data overload and a failed agreement with the private software provider, I proactively developed a replacement solution using Microsoft Excel—without being prompted by supervisors. The new system was simple, user-friendly, and effectively served as the OPM’s primary M&E tracking tool for two years.

• Streamlined workflow to boost productivity across departmental operations.
• Provided clerical support to management staff, enhancing operational efficiency. These included, printing, binding, laminating of official documents
• Completed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth departmental functions.
• Conducted monitoring and evaluation for People's Charter Council, submitting reports for informed decision making.
• Maintained clean work station to promote a conducive working environment.
• Handled correspondence with prompt responses to ensure effective communication.