MEL Adviser
Australia Awards South Asia & MongoliaPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Program goal is to support eight partner countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – in achieving their development goals through education and knowledge transfer, and to build enduring relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests.In support of this goal, the Program aims to achieve two key outcomes:
- Alumni are using their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.
- Alumni are contributing to cooperation between Australia and partner countries.
- Minimum ten years’ previous experience in an MEL leadership role on a DFAT-funded international development program
- Detailed understanding of the MEL requirements of Australia Awards programs, acquired through design, implementation or evaluation of Australia Awards programs
- Experience of working with and within a diverse, dispersed multicultural team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Proven capability in the preparation of high-quality plans and reports for external audiences
- High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and professionalism
- Flexibility and responsiveness to respond at short notice to urgent requests
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritise own workload and deliver quality outputs within agreed timeframes.
- Tertiary qualification in Evaluation, Project Management, Education, International Development or other relevant discipline