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

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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The Role

The MEL Officer is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of Pacific Australia Skills quantitative data collection and analysis systems.

The role’s focus is on designing and implementing student and employer surveys, including course feedback surveys, graduate tracer surveys, employer engagement surveys, and longitudinal surveys. The MEL Survey Officer will ensure data collection, storage and analysis is high quality, ethical and secure.

The MEL Officer will also support other key MEL tasks, including coordinating reports and building MEL capacity of Pacific Australia Skills staff and skills and training partners.

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About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Diploma or post-secondary qualification in MEL, statistics, economics, social sciences, data science, international relations or a related field.
• Proficiency in data collection software and basic statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience in survey methodology, data collection and management, and quality control processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with in-country teams and provide field-level support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Experience working in cross-cultural settings.
• Experience with international development projects, NGOs, or donor-funded initiatives is an advantage.
• 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 strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
• People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities. People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

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Please submit

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59 pm Suva time on the closing date.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.