Summary
About the Market Development Facility
Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) helps countries in the Indo-Pacific region to grow through improved productivity, economic diversification, competitiveness and trade. MDF helps business partners and government to identify markets that have high potential to grow, be profitable, and deliver social and environmental value.
Our aim is to do good by supporting good business. MDF supports business investment and innovation that reduces poverty, economically empowers women and combats climate change. We currently operate in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Sri Lanka.
MDF is funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the New Zealand Government in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with Swisscontact.
Description
The Market Development Facility (MDF) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead its Research, Impact Measurement, and Inclusion (RIMI) work across four Pacific countries. Based in Fiji, you’ll manage a team of 4–6 staff and collaborate with technical teams across the region to drive inclusive, evidence-based development.
The RIMI Adviser will be responsible for:
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Lead Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM): Oversee research planning, data analysis, and reporting aligned with DCED and DFAT standards.
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Champion Inclusion: Integrate gender equality, climate resilience, and disability inclusion into MDF’s strategies and measurement frameworks.
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Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the RIMI team, contribute to MDF’s learning agenda, and support strategic decision-making.
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Maintain robust results measurement systems aligned with DCED and DFAT standards
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Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve market systems interventions
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Contribute to MDF’s learning agenda and stakeholder engagement
