MEL Manager – EOI

About the Project – Australia Assists is DFAT’s flagship humanitarian technical assistance program. The managing contractor is responsible for deploying technical expertise to areas affected or prone to be affected by disasters, conflicts and humanitarian emergencies. The creation and maintenance of a humanitarian roster, alongside training and capacity strengthening of partner governments are key activities within the program.

About the Role – The MEL Manager will be responsible for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning component of Australia Assists, including the development of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework (MELF), the production of reports for DFAT, and the evolution and improvement of the program as it pertains to MEL capabilities.

Location – This role is based in Brisbane, Australia. Please note, we are only accepting applications from job seekers with full working rights within Australia as this role is unable to be sponsored.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage/oversee engagement with stakeholders to refine, and continually improve, the draft Program Theory of Change and MEL Framework (MELF) to DFAT’s standards.

· Manage/oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Information Management System (IMS)

· Finalise the MELF with DFAT and support its implementation across the Program, reviewing and updating throughout the contract period as required, at least on an annual basis.

· Provide input into the design, and quality assurance, of MIS and other data collection systems to ensure effective data collection, tracking and reporting information collected under the MELF.

· Guide the MERL Manager in the design and development of ME RL tools and templates, data collection, analysis and reporting of MELF deliverables.

· Mentor the MERL team and recommend targeted MERL training and support for staff with MERL responsibilities to foster a culture of shared learning and expertise, and build long term sustainable skills and knowledge, particularly during capability strengthening deployments.

· Quality assure all MELF milestone deliverables.

· Support the engagement and oversight of external organisations/individuals contracted to undertake MERL activities.

· Recommend targeted thematic studies or assessments required to improve program implementation.

· Guide specialist team members in the interpretation and presentation of MELF data to improve the readability of key program milestones, including for the capture and report on data disaggregated for GEDSI

· Coordinate knowledge management through identification of lessons learned from the P rogram to be communicated internally and externally.

· Responsible for the collation and analysis of data to consolidate program performance targets and reporting against those set out in quarterly progress reporting

About You

· A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of experience.

· Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly in a multi-cultural environment.

· Experience managing MEL within large, donor-funded humanitarian programs.

About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a globa l network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

Why Choose Palladium? – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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