Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) Adviser

We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) Adviser to support the Laos Australia Institute (LAI) program in Vientiane, Laos. This is a key senior position, leading impact reporting and providing strategic and technical support to Government of Laos.

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The opportunity

• Based in Vientiane, Laos
• Contract position, commencing January 2025
• Be part of a small, highly motivated team of Lao and International professionals, with a chance to influence future Lao government policy

Overview of LAI

The Laos Australia Institute is managed by Tetra Tech on behalf of the Australian Government. LAI is in the third phase of implementation which commenced in 2014.

The Laos Australia Institute manages Australia’s key investments in Human Resource Development (HRD) in Laos, including Australia Awards Scholarships and tailored short term training. The program also supports HRD policies, planning and implementation for the Government of Laos through work with our key counterpart organisation, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), as well as other priority stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

The Key Responsibilities are arranged according to the two primary objectives of the role:

1. LAI MERLA:

• Oversee implementation, and ongoing improvement of the LAI III MERLA Plan
• Lead the analysis and reporting on progress achieved against program outcomes and support team on output reporting
• Develop and lead implementation of program research and learning tools, including through workshop facilitation and training

2. Technical assistance and capacity strengthening for Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) within (MoES):

• Assist the HRDO with the development of the MEL Framework and Implementation Plan for the next National HRD Strategy 2026-2035
• Assist HRDO to develop, improve or update data collection tools for the next period
• Lead on MEL capacity assessment with HRDO and government stakeholders, identifying gaps and opportunities, including capacity building

Selection criteria

• A Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline (Social Science, Humanities, Education, Organisational Development, Human Resource Development)
• Qualification in MERLA
• 5+ years’ experience of MERLA in international or development programs
• Experience in National Strategy development or review, in relation to socio-economic and/or HRD sectors, or related multi-dimensional strategy formation and implementation
• Experience learning and building capacity with foreign partners in MERLA
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Nvivo, STATA.)

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How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Wednesday, 20 November 2024.

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.