Senior Officer - Education Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Proven experience implementing monitoring, evaluation, learning and research activitie
• 12 months – with possibility of extension, Dili located

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘people in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development’. Through PHD, Australia supports the Timor-Leste government to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary health, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

The Opportunity

The Senior Officer - Education Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) is embedded as a key member of the Education team to support all MEL activities within the education program. The Senior Officer’s duties will be guided by the Education program MEL needs, reporting directly to the Sector Lead – Education with technical support from the PHD MEL team.

The Senior Officer will be expected to demonstrate leadership in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis that supports the program learning, adaptation and reporting to both Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MOEYS). The Senior Officer will also support the development and annual review of Education sector monitoring, evaluation, learning plan (MELP), as well support the design and implementation of all MELP activities and related annual workplan activities. . Additionally, the Senior Officer will support the development and capacity building of partners (government and grantees) MEL systems and human resources to ensure effectiveness and quality. Whilst reporting directly to the Sector Lead – Education, this role will be required to work collaboratively with PHDs MEL team to ensure whole of program MEL outcomes are achieved and harmonised.

About You

For this role, we are looking for someone with:

·   Postgraduate qualification or a bachelor’s degree with a significant research component in a related area – eg:  education, evaluation, data analysis etc.

·    Experience in coordinating and supporting MEL processes with an international organisation, preferably in the education sector.

·    Demonstrated experience using Excel and other software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the ability to produce appropriate data visualisation (tables and graphs).

·      Demonstrated training and facilitation skills applied with a flexible approach.

·    Highly developed coordination skills, results focused and demonstrated ability  to delivered high standard of quality outputs.

·    Good communication skills and demonstrated strength in building strong and effective professional relationships with both internal and external team members, partners and stakeholders, including Program mentors.

Further Information & How to Apply

Refer to the ‘Position Description’ link to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity.

Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au), including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

Applications can also be lodged through PHD Human Resources email hr@phd.tl  Please insert the job title in the email subject heading. All applications are to include a current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:  16 June 2021 (11pm Timor-Leste time)

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Abt Associates is deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.  For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

 

Best Regards,

 

People & Culture | Partnership for Human Development

1^st Lane, Block E01-12, Palm Business & Trade Center

Surik Mas, Fatumeta Bairro-Pite, Dili, Timor-Leste

E: hr@phd.tl