MEL Manager

Location: Vientiane, Laos | Full-time | Fixed term contract until 30 June 2028

• Long term strategic role on Australia’s flagship program investing in education development in Lao PDR.
• Creative and diverse role building on a well established and highly regarded MEL system.
• Opportunity to go beyond Program MEL by contributing to capacity building for the Ministry of Education and Sports in Lao PDR in evidence-based decision making.

The Program

The Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program is led by the Government of Lao PDR with support from the Australian Government to advance the education priorities of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) as described in the Education and Sports Sector Development Plan (ESSDP). BEQUAL Phase 2 continues the substantial progress and builds upon the achievements of the first phase (2015-2022). It provides support to the development of an enabling and inclusive teaching and learning environment for teachers and learners with a focus on those who may be disadvantaged because of gender, disability, ethnicity or language.

The Position

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager is responsible for implementing the Program’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system across all areas and themes. This includes planning, managing, and delivering program reports in various formats.

The MEL Manager will collaborate with stakeholders to monitor, evaluate, and report on the Program’s achievements and outcomes. They will also promote the use of MEL data for continuous improvement, ensuring that performance information informs strategic and operational decisions.

The MEL Manager will train and support Program staff and partners in the MEL system, as well as in data collection, analysis, and reporting. They will ensure compliance with DFAT MEL standards and work to incorporate Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) performance information throughout the program.

The Person

You have a strong ability to design and direct inputs across a diverse program team, ensuring that MEL information is collected consistently and compiled coherently to reflect all BEQUAL activities. You work well as a senior member of the team and always focus on delivering results on time. You are an effective communicator who actively listens and engages with a diverse range of people and cultures.