Summary
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a MEL Adviser to support the Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program. This is a Short Term Adviser position with approximately 60 days of input per year. The incumbent will be A-based but able to work remotely.
Description
About the Program
Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Program goal is to support eight partner countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – in achieving their development goals through education and knowledge transfer, and to build enduring relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests.
In support of this goal, the Program aims to achieve two key outcomes:
- Alumni are using their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.
- Alumni are contributing to cooperation between Australia and partner countries.
Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is a multi-country program with service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar. Leadership, coordination, and support are provided by “the Hub” – a regional team based in a range of locations in South Asia & Mongolia as well as in Australia.
Duration of contract
3 Years to 30 June 2027, approximately 60 days input per year
Location
Remote, Australia based
Reporting into
Team Leader, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Opportunity
The MEL Adviser will be responsible for the development and maintenance of all Program MEL approaches and systems, and for ensuring that these align with the Australia Awards Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and DFAT’s Monitoring and Evaluation Standards. MEL systems will enable tracking of Program progress towards long-term outcomes and report on performance, effectiveness and efficiency.
The MEL Adviser will also support and supervise the Regional MEL Coordinator, and will build the capacity of the broader Program team.
