Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator Aus4A

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator - Aus4A

• Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension to July 2030
• Location: Hanoi or Can Tho Vietnam
• This role is open to suitably qualified local nationals only

About Palladium
Palladium is aglobal development and consulting firm part of the GISI Consulting Groupworking alongside some of the worlds leading project management andengineering organisations. We partner with governments businesses investorsand communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lastingimpact. With a presence across more than 90 countries Palladium offers theopportunity to work on meaningful challenges alongside talented colleagues inenvironments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Program
Aus4Adaptation (the program) is a partnershipbetween the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in respondingto the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complementsother investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.

About the Role
The MEL Coordinator isresponsible for supporting the effective implementation of Aus4AdaptationsMonitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan and MEL framework. The rolecoordinates data collection quality assurance reporting analysis learningand MEL systems management to ensure high-quality evidence is available tosupport adaptive management accountability learning and reporting to DFATand program stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the annual MEL Plan including data collection activities monitoring and impact case studies.
• Monitor progress against MEL activities and identify delivery risks delays or gaps for follow-up.
• Coordinate data collection and quality assurance processes to ensure program datasets are accurate complete and reliable.
• Maintain MEL databases and records including participant data Partner Learning and Outcome Survey (PLOS) outcome tracking databases impact case studies and evaluation datasets.
• Support preparation of program reports learning briefs presentations and other evidence products.
• Support stakeholder consultations partner reflection processes and learning events.
• Support development and maintenance of MEL databases reporting systems and digital tools to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Work with MEL team to improve functionality interoperability and reporting efficiency of MEL systems.
• Support integration of DFAT cross-cutting priorities into MEL processes and reporting including GEDSI climate adaptation disability inclusion child protection PSEAH environmental and social safeguarding modern slavery and fraud control.
• Provide MEL support to program teams and partners as required.
  

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learnmore about the role:ToR MEL

About You
Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field of study such as monitoring and evaluation management education gender studies social sciences or other development-related fields

Experience

• Relevant early-to mid-career level professional experience in monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) research statistics data management or related fields preferably within bilateral or multilateral development programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation of MEL systems and activities including data collection data quality assurance data management analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Experience contributing to donor reporting program reviews evaluations learning processes and evidence generation.
• Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders including government agencies development partners civil society organisations private sector partners and community stakeholders.
• Experience in climate change resilience natural resource management education human resource development or other relevant development sectors is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and present findings clearly for different audiences.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills including proficiency in database management and analysis tools such as advanced Excel techniques and Power BI coupled with analytical skills.
• Experience maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels (government international and local NGOs local enterprises and at community level)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing reports presentations and data visualisations.
• Understanding of MEL principles results-based management and adaptive management approaches in development programs.
• Working knowledge of DFATs cross-cutting priorities (or similar) including GEDSI disability inclusion safeguarding and climate change adaptation is desirable.
• Knowledge of Australias and Vietnams climate change adaptation and development priorities would be an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive resourceful and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning collaboration and professional integrity.
  

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds people ofdiverse sexual orientations gender identities and expressions and people withdisabilities - disclosure will not affect your application and we will workwith you to provide appropriate adjustments.

To be considered for this position you must have valid work rights inthe country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is notavailable for this role.

Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engagedsalary and benefits.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with childrenthe successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check andrelevant due diligence checks as part of Palladiums commitment to being achild-safe organisation.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online including your CV and a briefcover letter outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of theposition.

Closing date: Wednesday23 September 2026 9:00pm Vietnam time

If this opportunity interests you we encourage you to apply promptly. Pleasenote that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusioninto everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome andseek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all jobapplicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of theirbackground or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to)socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religionethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital orIndigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or youare a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email ourteam at and we will be in touchto discuss.

Safeguarding- We define Safeguardingas all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people communities wherewe work and our clients from harm including SexualExploitation Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Traffickingfor sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking ofchildren. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexualexploitation abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to preventprotect against respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuringthat all children and adults who come into contact withPalladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successfulcandidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process includingsafeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Codeof Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual ExploitationAbuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.

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