Monitoring, Evaluation

Work in Parkville next to the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets
Attractive salary $118,093 - $122,859 per annum + super
12-month full time contract (with potential to extend)

Shape the Future of Child Health Globally as a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Contribution to sustainable global development and UN SDGs
Opportunity to work on a mission-driven project focused on child and adolescent health
We value our employees and offer a health and wellbeing program, including free access to an Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid parental leave program for birth and non-birth parents, supporting individuals throughout their parenting lifecycle

**The opportunity**:
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of children and adolescents around the world? Do you have a strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)? If so, we invite you to join our team at the Melbourne Children's Research Institute (MCRI) as a MEL Coordinator.

MCRI's Global Health Strategic Initiative contributes to a global movement dedicated to placing children and adolescents at the heart of sustainable development and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our approach to sustainable development is unique, as we bring together research, education, and care under one roof at the Melbourne Children's, creating a dynamic environment that fosters continuous learning and improvement within health systems to enhance child and adolescent health.

Our impact extends globally, with a primary focus on the Indo-Pacific region. We collaborate with the World Health Organization, Indo-Pacific governments, research institutes, universities, healthcare services, and non-governmental organisations to support a learning health systems approach.

**Your responsibilities include**:
As the MEL Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in our organisation's mission by:
Develop MCRI Global Health Strategic Initiative Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework and frameworks for key initiative-wide programs
Provide technical support to the Global Health Strategic Initiative in all aspects of evaluation, including theories of change, program logics, evaluation designs, plans and data collection methods
Lead the evaluation of capacity development and Learning Health Systems in key initiative-wide programs
Support project teams across the Global Health Strategic Initiative to collect, analyse and report on qualitative and quantitative data, in line with the Global Health Strategic Initiative MEL Framework and frameworks for key initiative-wide programs

**About you**:
Over five years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) with a preference for experience in international development or health programs
Relevant postgraduate qualifications or experience in program evaluation, public health, social sciences, international development or related fields
Willingness to adapt in a dynamic work environment and contribute to a shared effort to deliver work to a high standard and by set deadlines
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Working at MCRI offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation focused on children's well-being. You'll be part of a dedicated team making a real impact on the world's most vulnerable populations.

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

If you're excited about the prospect of joining MCRI's Global Health Strategic Initiative as our MEL Coordinator, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s an