Expression of Interest: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Job Brief

An opportunity to be part of a panel of MEL consultants providing advice on the Australian Government’s Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific, covering the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia regions.

About the Program

Initiated in July 2024, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) aims to ensure people in the Indo-Pacific are more resilient to climate change and disasters.

Led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), CRC supports implementation of Australia’s climate change commitments and International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities. CRC incentivises funding towards inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, with a focus on the water, food, and energy sectors. It does this by increasing climate investments, driving climate integration, and better addressing climate and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

DT Global has been engaged by DFAT to support implementation of CRC.

About the Role

CRC is recruiting MEL consultants to join its MEL Panel. Panel members will provide high-quality technical and strategic MEL advice and capacity development across Indo-Pacific countries. Consultants on the Panel work on program activities and plans at the regional or country level, with DFAT staff, partner governments and implementing partners across DFAT’s climate portfolio.

A range of opportunities arise for consultants on the Panel. Consultants with experience working in Indo-Pacific, with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, including early career.

About You

CRC is looking to engage consultants with skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:

- Design and implementation of MEL frameworks and plans
- Climate and disaster resilience and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI),
- Agriculture and food security, water resource management, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and energy
- Theory of Change (ToC) and Program Logic models
- Capability development and capacity uplift
- Localisation and locally led approaches
- Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data collection and analysis
- Provision of timely and relevant MEL information to stakeholders to support ongoing program development
- Progress reporting, performance measurement and quality assurance processes
- Program evaluation and review
- Knowledge and learning
- Using computer software and technology for data analysis and visualisation
- Familiarity with the DFAT Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning standards
- Communication, consultation and facilitation skills

Selection Criteria
- Experience working on international development programs
- Experience living and/or working in countries where DFAT implements development programs
- Familiarity with DFAT requirements
- Understanding and commitment to gender equality, disability equity and rights, social inclusion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills (early career people will be encouraged and supported to develop these skills)
- Ability to work in teams - cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary, in person and virtually, and with diverse levels of experience
- Proven ability to develop capacity of others and share knowledge and learning
- Commitment to professional development, including continuous learning and upskilling, as needed.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant or related fields of expertise
- Technical capacity and expertise of relevant professional experience in the Indo-Pacific
- Ability and self-initiative to carry out assigned tasks in a team under mínimal supervision as well as an individual on a specific assignment.

Engagement & Remuneration

Please note that being on the Panel does not guarantee work.

How to Apply

Applications must include the following for individuals:

- Your CV
- A cover letter outlining your experience and expertise in this field and countries of experience
- Fee rates

Applications must include the following for Companies/Organisations/Firms:

- Cover Letter
- Capacity Statement
- Fee rates

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Other Information

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About DT Global

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