Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning Manager Special Projects

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 the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.  

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

The MEL Manager – Special Projects is responsible for designing, managing, and delivering high‑quality MEL initiatives linked to special projects. These projects are typically evaluations, reviews, studies, or learning initiatives that go beyond routine MEL and are undertaken to generate actionable insights to strengthen program quality, effectiveness, and strategic decision‑making. Special projects may include:

· Evaluations comparing the outcomes of different types of qualifications.

· Reviews of pilot projects.

· Ongoing monitoring and review of new program delivery modalities.

· Management of independent program-wide reviews.

The role ensures that learning from these special projects is:

· Methodologically sound and credible.

· Timely and decision‑oriented.

· Effectively translated into practical improvements across programs, strategies, and systems.

The position also plays a key role in:

· Supporting country teams, including MEL Country Coordinators, with in-country MEL processes. This may include providing surge support to country teams when needed. 

· Embedding a culture of evidence‑based learning, reflection, and adaptive management across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Manager for MEL Special Projects will be responsible for the following.

· Lead the design, planning, and implementation of special MEL projects. This includes:

o Developing project scopes, theories of change and evaluation questions.

o Selecting appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

o Leading data collection, analysis and report drafting.

o Facilitating learning and sense-making processes, including reflection workshops and management discussions.

o Translating special project findings into clear, practical learning products.

o Managing external or independent evaluations, when needed.

· Support MEL processes in Pacific Australia Skills regional and country teams. This includes:

o Organizing or facilitating learning and reflection processes.

o Building capacity of country teams to implement our MEL system.

o Contributing to the continuous improvement of organizational MEL approaches, tools, and guidance based on lessons from special projects.

o Providing MEL surge support to country teams, as needed.

Note that regular travel to Pacific Australia Skills’ partner countries will be required.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

· Qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

· Significant experience (5+ years) designing and managing evaluations, reviews, or learning initiatives that are utilization-focused and decision-relevant.

· Strong understanding of evaluation methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑methods approaches.

· Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex findings into clear, practical insights and recommendations.

· Strong facilitation skills, including leading reflection, learning, and sense‑making processes.

· 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.

Desirable Requirements: 

· Experience working in international development, preferably on Australian Government-funded programs.

· Experience working or conducting research in Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste.

· Experience working across multi-country and/or multi-disciplinary teams.

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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 Fiji time, Saturday 18 July 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.

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