Abt Global is seeking applications from highly qualified individuals for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead - PNG Secondary Education Program (PSEP). This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and is open to all qualified applicants.
About the Program
The PNG Secondary Education Program (PNG SEP) is a flagship investment of the Australian Government, delivered under the Papua New Guinea–Australia Partnership. PNG SEP aims to improve learning outcomes, equity and access for secondary students across Papua New Guinea’s highest performing schools, while strengthening national and subnational education systems.
The program supports the Government of Papua New Guinea’s priorities under the National Education Plan 2023–2027 and is aligned with Australia’s International Development Policy. PNG SEP focuses on improving teaching and learning quality, strengthening school leadership and governance and supporting safe, resilient and inclusive secondary school environments. Cross-cutting priorities, including gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding and climate resilience, are mainstreamed across all program activities.
About the Opportunity
Abt Global is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead to lead the design and implementation of a robust, equity-centred MEL system for the PNG Secondary Education Program (PNG SEP).
Reporting to the Program Director, the MEL Lead will develop and operationalise the PNG SEP MEL strategy, framework and program targets and oversee digital MEL platforms, data flows, dashboards and non-digital data systems, including assessments and studies. The role ensures real-time, high-quality data and evidence inform adaptive program management, DFAT reporting and strategic decision-making across all End-of-Investment Outcomes.
The MEL Lead will support high-quality program reporting and build MEL capability across the program through mentoring, coaching and continuous professional learning. Working closely with delivery teams, government counterparts and partners, the role will translate data and evidence into learning, improvement and influence, strengthening both implementation quality and system learning.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience leading MEL systems for education or social-sector programs
Strong expertise in designing MEL strategies, frameworks and targets and operationalising them through digital and non-digital systems
Experience managing digital MEL platforms, dashboards and large-scale data sets to support real-time learning and decision-making
Proven ability to deliver high-quality donor reporting while balancing accountability and learning
Experience mentoring MEL staff and building local organisational MEL capability through coaching and continuous learning
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate evidence into practical insights for diverse audiences
A clear commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding and ethical data practices
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