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Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Program 
Aus4Adaptation (the program) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in responding to the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complements other investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.

About the Role
The MEL Coordinator is responsible for supporting the effective implementation of Aus4Adaptation's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan and MEL framework. The role coordinates data collection, quality assurance, reporting, analysis, learning, and MEL systems management to ensure high-quality evidence is available to support adaptive management, accountability, learning, and reporting to DFAT and program stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities
 

•  Coordinate implementation of the annual MEL Plan, including data collection activities, monitoring and impact case studies.
• Monitor progress against MEL activities and identify delivery risks, delays, or gaps for follow-up.
• Coordinate data collection and quality assurance processes to ensure program datasets are accurate, complete and reliable.
• Maintain MEL databases and records, including participant data, Partner Learning and Outcome Survey (PLOS), outcome tracking databases, impact case studies and evaluation datasets.
• Support preparation of program reports, learning briefs, presentations and other evidence products.
• Support stakeholder consultations, partner reflection processes and learning events.
• Support development and maintenance of MEL databases, reporting systems and digital tools to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Work with MEL team to improve functionality, interoperability and reporting efficiency of MEL systems.
• Support integration of DFAT cross-cutting priorities into MEL processes and reporting, including GEDSI, climate adaptation, disability inclusion, child protection, PSEAH, environmental and social safeguarding, modern slavery and fraud control.
• Provide MEL support to program teams and partners as required.
   

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: ToR MEL Coordinator.pdf

About You
Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field of study such as monitoring and evaluation, management, education, gender studies, social sciences, or other development-related fields

Experience

• Relevant early-to mid-career level professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), research, statistics, data management, or related fields, preferably within bilateral or multilateral development programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation of MEL systems and activities, including data collection, data quality assurance, data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Experience contributing to donor reporting, program reviews, evaluations, learning processes, and evidence generation.
• Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, private sector partners, and community stakeholders.
• Experience in climate change, resilience, natural resource management, education, human resource development, or other relevant development sectors is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and present findings clearly for different audiences.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency in database management and analysis tools such as advanced Excel techniques and Power BI, coupled with analytical skills.
• Experience maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels (government, international and local NGOs, local enterprises and at community level)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and data visualisations.
• Understanding of MEL principles, results-based management, and adaptive management approaches in development programs.
• Working knowledge of DFAT's cross-cutting priorities (or similar), including GEDSI, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and climate change adaptation, is desirable.
• Knowledge of Australia's and Vietnam's climate change adaptation and development priorities would be an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese, both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and professional integrity.
   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and people with disabilities - disclosure will not affect your application, and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.

To be considered for this position, you must have valid work rights in the country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engaged salary and benefits.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online, including your CV and a brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position. 

Closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 9:00pm Vietnam time
  
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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 all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report 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. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.