• Two years fixed term
• Based in Port Moresby, PNG
• Open to both international and national candidates

About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons, and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’

Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.

This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.

About the Role

The role of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) Adviser to the Transport Sector is to provide MERLA support to PNG Transport Sector Agencies (TSAs) to implement robust and sustainable M&E systems. The role is required to support the Government of PNG (GoPNG) to collect, and report on, monitoring and evaluation information on a regular basis and in a timely manner.

This role will liaise closely with PNG TSAs to strengthen their capacity to develop monitoring and evaluation systems, collect, analyse and report on data to support reporting against corporate plans and the Medium Term Transport Plan (MTTP3).

About you

To be successful for this role, you must possess the following including, but not limited to:

• Tertiary qualifications in monitoring and evaluation, international development, social sciences, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in monitoring and evaluation would be highly advantageous
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in a monitoring and evaluation role
• Relevant specialist knowledge gained from experience in monitoring and evaluation or research
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate meetings, communicate and interact and build relationships with representatives from multiple organisations
• Demonstrated capacity building skills with the ability to communicate complex information

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How to Apply

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Please submit

• A recent CV;
• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 1 – 2 pages)

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

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