The Role
The CSO MEL Support will help Tautua’s CSO partners design and implement practical MEL systems, ensuring they are sustainable and adaptable. The role involves building MEL capacity, supporting data use for planning and reporting and conducting field visits. Candidates should have MEL experience in low-resource, non-profit settings, strong communication and facilitation skills and a solid understanding of ethical research practices.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assist CSOs in developing and implementing MEL systems, capturing disaggregated data, and tracking progress against targets. Provide guidance on data quality and conduct regular monitoring visits.
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Promote inclusive evaluation approaches, analyze data through GEDSI lenses and document lessons learned and significant change stories in the MIS.
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Deliver MEL training, foster a learning culture and facilitate quarterly reflection workshops to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
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Support CSOs in producing high-quality MEL reports, ensure data accessibility and disaggregation and facilitate knowledge sharing across partners.
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Provide ongoing MEL technical assistance, align MEL activities with Tautua and DFAT goals, integrate GEDSI objectives and advise on ethical data practices.
*For full Terms of Reference visit: https://www.tautuapartnership.ws/vacancies
About you
We are seeking a seasoned MEL professional with deep experience in Human Development and a strong command of both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods. You will bring proven experience in designing MEL systems, leading data analysis and facilitating learning processes with diverse stakeholders. Experience in robust data management, attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Experience working in the Pacific Islands region is highly desirable, along with a demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and locally grounded development approaches.
Additional key requirements include:
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Experience in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative studies, including incorporating GEDSI focus and analysis.
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Demonstrated ability to design and implement fit-for-purpose MEL systems for non-profit organizations.
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Proven experience in analyzing MEL data using both qualitative and quantitative methods and synthesizing findings for programmatic use.
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Strong analytical thinking skills to interpret complex data, apply evidence and logic and support decision-making.
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Ability to respond positively to change, adapt MEL approaches as needed and manage competing priorities in dynamic program environments.
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Experience facilitating learning and reflection processes with diverse stakeholder groups.
How to Apply
We welcome your interest in leading monitoring, evaluation and learning for Tautua CSO partners in this key role. Please apply via the online job advertisement by clicking on the “apply” button. Your application must include:
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A written response addressing the selection criteria outlined in the TOR; and
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An updated CV.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
