Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the MERLA Unit Manager role on the Australia -PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to all applicants.
About the Program
The Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment that assists GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. APEP is integrated and aligned with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and processes.
APEP’s overarching objective is: to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice.
APEP has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) that are expected to be achieved:
Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment, climate, economic research and dialogue, open government, indigenous engagement and MERLA are cross-cutting in nature, and integrated into all APEP program areas (‘pillars’).
The MERLA Unit is responsible for maintaining and implementing APEP’s MERLA System and Framework and working closely with all pillars to implement Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks (MEFs) which align to pillar strategies and key guiding policies and frameworks. The MERLA Lead plays a key role in evaluating progress, facilitating learning and reflection, and reporting/communicating the impact of APEP’s support.
About the Opportunity
The MERLA Lead manages a team of 6 locally engaged staff in the MERLA Unit to deliver APEP’s MEL Plan and System, and facilitate learning that drives continuous program improvement and strategic decision-making.
The MERLA Lead has ownership of, and responsibility for, APEP’s MERLA function to ensure it is fit for purpose, meets client expectations and can demonstrate progress towards APEPs end of program outcomes.
The role sits within APEP’s senior management team and works closely with the Program Director and all Team Leaders to effectively monitor, evaluate and report on progress.
The incumbent will have an understanding of DFAT’s Design, Evaluation and Learning Standards and DFAT’s Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) for facilities. Program reporting will be a core component of this role.
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