KiriMELCOPKiribati Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Community of PracticeIndependent · Community-led · Inclusive
KiriMELCOP is being established as an independent non-government organisation and national Community of Practice. Participation is free and open to everyone interested in strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in Kiribati.
KiriMELCOP is not part of, controlled by, or affiliated with any government organisation. People working in government are welcome to participate in their individual or professional capacity alongside civil society, development partners, researchers, students and independent practitioners.
The public leadership directory is updated as appointments are approved. Vacant positions remain open until a transparent recruitment and appointment process is completed.
Interim organisational structure
The structure adapts the president-led governance model used by established evaluation associations while keeping clear operational portfolios for KiriMELCOP. The Founder and Interim President provides continuity while supporting positions are recruited for an initial term.
The community is the foundation of KiriMELCOP.
Provides strategic leadership, chairs meetings, represents KiriMELCOP, builds partnerships and oversees governance development.
Coordinates day-to-day activities, follows up agreed actions and supports meetings, partnerships and delivery of the work plan.
Prepares agendas and minutes, maintains official records, coordinates correspondence and supports sound administration.
Coordinates professional-development activities, supports the Library, reviews shared resources and responds to member learning needs.
Coordinates member onboarding and approved communications, and promotes inclusive participation across sectors and islands.
Promotes ethical MEL practice, consent, privacy, safeguarding and quality assurance across evidence, resources and public discussions.
How we will operate
KiriMELCOP is community-led and not controlled by or affiliated with a government organisation.
No membership or participation fee is charged to people interested in joining the community.
Interim, vacant and appointed roles are identified clearly, with open recruitment wherever practical.
Participation is encouraged across islands, sectors, experience levels, genders and backgrounds.
Consent, privacy, safeguarding and responsible use of evidence guide all KiriMELCOP activities.
Leadership roles serve members and are reviewed against agreed responsibilities and terms.
Open leadership recruitment
Vacant roles will be recruited through an open Expression of Interest and a documented selection process.
Register your interest →Publish voluntary role descriptions and invite Expressions of Interest.
Consider experience, commitment, integrity, communication, diversity and island representation.
Confirm appointments only after consent and publish the agreed responsibilities.
Evaluate the interim arrangements and strengthen the structure with members.
Free to join. Independent in purpose. Stronger through shared learning.