Position Summary:

The Performance & MEL Coordinator will work within the Performance, Learning and Communication (PLC) Hub with responsibility for aspects of the MEL agenda as delegated by the PLC and MEL Manager. 

The Performance and MEL Coordinator will work within the Performance, Learning and Communication Hub to support the delivery of timely, consistent MEL plans, activities and reporting that meets good practice guidelines and DFAT standards. The role will actively support the promotion of learning, continuous improvement, provide MEL technical services to sector programs and their MEL teams.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Support effective implementation and reporting on the FPSP Performance Assessment Framework (PAF), Theories of Change (ToC) and associated analytical tools. 
• Support alignment of FPSP and Sector programs MEL Frameworks to aggregate results under the FPSP PAF. 
• Contributing to good practice guidelines to drive consistent MEL design and implementation across FPSP & sector programs, meeting DFAT M&E Standards. 
• Provide technical support to the Performance & MEL Manager to provide quality assurance and coherence for annual work planning and annual reflection and learning processes.
• Providing input into reporting for FPSP & component sector. programs in a way that balances accountability, rigor and learning to promote program improvement.
• Support regular learning and MEL triangulation activities together with FSPF Learning Partner Talanoa Consulting including 6 Monthly Reflection processes, impact assessments and rapid reviews.
• Supporting the sector programs to systematically collect, analyse, and report progress data against the FPSP EOPO’s.
• Working with counterparts in relevant Ministries and/or civil society organisations to access data and engaging in capacity building activities as appropriate.
• Integrating cross-cutting priorities of GEDSI, safeguarding and climate and disaster resilience throughout MEL activities and deliverables.
• Effectively contributing to an active and effective MEL Community of Practice and support a Monitoring, Evaluation and learning culture which incorporates local/indigenous evaluation approaches and values across the FPSP and Programs.  
• Developing and maintaining concise dashboards, using Power BI and other tools and updating these dashboards to support decision-making by Facility and DFAT managers.
• Other duties as requested by Performance & MEL Manager.

Key Deliverables: 

• Deliver high-quality technical input and support to Hubs and Programs as demanded.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders including Clear Horizon, Ninti, Talanoa Consulting.
• Deliver timely and accurate data for inclusion into FPSP deliverables including but not limited to: baseline analysis, MEL workplans, 6 monthly and annual reports.
• Ensure all reports are prepared in accordance with FPSP, Abt and DFAT’s reporting guidelines.
• Be responsive to Platform and program needs.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant field desirable.    
• 3+ years’ experience working in a related role developing or implementing MEL systems for development programs. 
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience conducting research including collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Planning and coordination skills including the ability to effectively manage deadlines and timing. 
• Problem solving skills.  
• Strong written and communication skills. 

About Abt 

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com. 

Commitment to Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply for this position.  

Commitment to Safeguarding  

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.