Program Background
Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across Timor-Leste and the Pacific. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of prior Australian Government support for skills and training in Timor-Leste.

About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role
MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) Country Coordinators are responsible for supporting the design and implementation of Pacific Australia Skills’ MEL Plan and System in their country of assignment. The roles will focus on tailoring the Pacific Australia Skills’ overarching program logic and MEL Plan to the relevant country context. The MEL Country Coordinators will also conduct data collection and write reports for their country. The MEL Country Coordinator will report to the relevant Partnership Manager. They will receive significant guidance and support from the regional MEL team (based in Suva, Fiji) to ensure they have relevant tools and skills to fulfil their roles. 

Role & Responsibilities 

• MEL Plan and System: Assist the Partnership Manager to develop a country-specific program logic and MEL Plan which flows from the overarching Pacific Australia Skills program logic and MEL Plan. This will include consulting with in-country partners and drafting key documents.
• Data collection: Collect relevant MEL data as outlined in the country-specific MEL Plan. This may include implementing student and employer surveys, conducting organisational capacity assessments, and developing case studies. Data will be entered into the Pacific Australia Skills Management Information System (MIS).  Assist with Vanuatu MIS in PSET taking into account inclusion data such as Washington questions, geographic inclusion, gender etc.
• Teamwork: work in close relationships with Pacific Australia Skills team in country, especially with the communications coordinator to develop communication and evaluation paths.
• Reporting: Prepare MEL reports for the country of assignment, such as Annual Reports and progress reports. Provide input to Pacific Australia Skills-wide Annual Reports and progress reports.
• Adaptive Management & Learning: Assist with facilitation of reflection sessions, learning events, and knowledge-sharing activities to integrate MEL insights into program improvement. Contribute to an ongoing process of testing, refining and further developing the program logic and its key assumptions.
• Capacity Building: Support MEL capacity building for Pacific Australia Skills’ partners in-country, including Government departments, with a focus on assisting them to develop appropriate systems for reporting and learning.
• Evaluation & Research: Support the implementation of evaluations and research studies on specific topics, as required.
• This Terms of Reference may vary and change in the future

 Selection Criteria
·       Essential Experience and Knowledge

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in research, MEL, social sciences, international development, or related field.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in MEL, including developing program logics and MEL Plans. 

·       Experience implementing data collection and analysis.

·       Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and facilitate learning.

·       Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor others.

·       Experience working in cross-cultural settings with a strong understanding of participatory approaches.

·       Experience working with international development projects, NGOs, or donor-funded initiatives is an advantage.

·       Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment      

      (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

·       DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.

·       People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11.59pm Vanuatu time, Thursday 04 June 2026.
 
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities. We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with. Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.