Summary
Role Summary
The Adviser is responsible for assisting the MAP Advisor – Performance, Quality and Risk, implement the MAP Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) system, and managing information flows to inform management of lessons learned from investment implementation. This includes working closely with delivery partners to ensure investment MEL systems are fit for purpose, contribute to MAP objectives, are in line with DFAT requirements, and supportive of the overall MAP Performance Assessment Framework (PAF). The Advisor will support DFAT Investment Managers prepare Investment Monitoring Reports (IMRs) for MAP regional programs managed from Bangkok, and assist Posts across the region to report bilateral activities, including through IMRs, within the MAP MEL framework as required.
The Adviser will be located in the Mekong Hub and report to the Advisor – Performance, Quality and Risk. The Advisor will work closely with sector specialists, Australian Government posts in the region, implementing partners, Australian Government agencies and DFAT Canberra. The position will support coordination within and between Mekong countries and facilitate cross-fertilisation and learning between MAP investments.
Description
Program Description
The second phase of the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP) was announced at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sumit 14 March 2024.
The overarching goal of MAP is “The Mekong subregion is more inclusive and resilient and pursues joint solutions to shared and transboundary challenges”. MAP is a portfolio of investments that focus on addressing climate change resilience and mitigation, water security, economic resilience, regional integration, and preventing trans-national crime, across the countries in the Mekong subregion. It builds on previous Australian Government programs in the Mekong, in particular the lessons learned from MAP Phase 1.
MAP implementation across the Mekong subregion is being supported by the Mekong Hub, located within the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. The Mekong Hub will provide support to the design, implementation, and monitoring of all MAP investments, working closely with Australian Government posts in the region and with DFAT Canberra. A support services contractor will provide logistical support and support activity implementation through the provision of technical advisory services.
Note: DFAT is seeking individual applicants, not responses from managing contractors or other service providers. Management fees will not be paid.
To apply:
Current ATM View - DFAT-79681: AusTender (tenders.gov.au)