Consultant(s) - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Abt Associates

 

Consultant(s) - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

 

• Seeking high calibre MEL professionals to provide a range of ad hoc program MEL activities
• Short Term Adviser on DFATs ARF
• Dili, Timor-Leste based for fixed term contracts

 

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 Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary healthcare, basic education and social protection.

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

 

The Opportunity

PHD MEL program are seeking to establish a pool of MEL consultants to draw expertise from for surge capacity. We have a variety of pre-determined MEL tasks we need support with as well as ad hoc requests and activities to respond to. Pre-qualified Consultants will provide specialised support to PHDs MEL team to develop specific aspects of the MEL system, including tools and processes, their integration into the management information system and PHDs reporting framework, provide training to the technical teams and partners to implement these, as well as other tasks identified by the Program.

 

About You

We are seeking individual(s) who have:

• working knowledge of both English and Tetun
• ability to provide up to 2-3 days per week input in Dili, Timor-Leste for a contract period and one or more of the following:
• Program management and/or M&E experience in the health, education and/or social science sectors
• Demonstrated experience developing and documenting user-friendly MEL tools for data collection, analysis and utilisation
• Proven skills integrating M&E tools into a broader MIS
• Capability in providing M&E technical input to the development of an MIS that supports the management of program M&E.  

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Please submit your application online via https://bit.ly/3s8kJ95 including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.  For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl  Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

 

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

 

Closing Date :  Wednesday, 09 March 2022 (11 pm Dili 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