An opportunity to be part of a panel of MEL consultants providing advice on the Australian Government's Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific, covering the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia regions.

About the Program

Initiated in July 2024, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) aims to ensure people in the Indo-Pacific are more resilient to climate change and disasters.

Led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), CRC supports implementation of Australia's climate change commitments and International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities. CRC incentivises funding towards inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, with a focus on the water, food, and energy sectors. It does this by increasing climate investments, driving climate integration, and better addressing climate and disaster risk across Australia's development portfolio.

DT Global has been engaged by DFAT to support implementation of CRC.

About the Role

CRC is recruiting MEL consultants to join its MEL Panel. Panel members will provide high-quality technical and strategic MEL advice and capacity development across Indo-Pacific countries. Consultants on the Panel work on program activities and plans at the regional or country level, with DFAT staff, partner governments and implementing partners across DFAT's climate portfolio.

A range of opportunities arise for consultants on the Panel. Consultants with experience working in Indo-Pacific, with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, including early career.

About You

CRC is looking to engage consultants with skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:

• Design and implementation of MEL frameworks and plans.
• Climate and disaster resilience and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI),.
• Agriculture and food security, water resource management, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and energy.
• Theory of Change (ToC) and Program Logic models.
• Capability development and capacity uplift.
• Localisation and locally led approaches .
• Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data collection and analysis.
• Provision of timely and relevant MEL information to stakeholders to support ongoing program development.
• Progress reporting, performance measurement and quality assurance processes.
• Program evaluation and review.
• Knowledge and learning.
• Using computer software and technology for data analysis and visualisation.
• Familiarity with the DFAT Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning standards.
• Communication, consultation and facilitation skills .

Selection Criteria

• Experience working on international development programs.
• Experience living and/or working in countries where DFAT implements development programs .
• Familiarity with DFAT requirements .
• Understanding and commitment to gender equality, disability equity and rights, social inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills (early career people will be encouraged and supported to develop these skills).
• Ability to work in teams - cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary, in person and virtually, and with diverse levels of experience .
• Proven ability to develop capacity of others and share knowledge and learning .
• Commitment to professional development, including continuous learning and upskilling, as needed. .
• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant or related fields of expertise .
• Technical capacity and expertise of relevant professional experience in the Indo-Pacific .
• Ability and self-initiative to carry out assigned tasks in a team under minimal supervision as well as an individual on a specific assignment.

Engagement & Remuneration

Successful candidates will be placed on the panel managed by DT Global and contracted through a Deed of Standing Offer. Opportunities will be made available to members on an as-needed basis, and panel members will be invited to quote for opportunities (depending on the requirements of the task). Each time a consultant on the Panel is offered an assignment, a services order will be signed outlining the terms of the assignment.

Please note that being on the Panel does not guarantee work.

Other Information

DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with the contact person via the email address provided.

Our organisation is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection and bribery prevention.

We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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