Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director Manila, Philippines or Canberra, Australia with significant travel in Southeast Asia

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1 INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Position Title: Position Location: Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2023 Salary range: Estimated Start Date: June 2019 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director Manila, Philippines or Canberra, Australia with significant travel in Southeast Asia Competitive salary commensurate with preferred candidate s experience will be negotiated. Application Closing Date: Monday 18 March 2019 Thank you for your interest in joining Investing in Women. Since April 2016, we have been trialing innovative ways to tackle one of the most critical economic and social issues of our time: gender inequality. An initiative of the Australian government, we partner with businesses in the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia to influence workplace equality; with impact investors to expand women s access to capital; and with a wide range of partners to change harmful social norms and gender stereotypes. Our mission to catalyse inclusive economic growth through increasing women s economic opportunities in South East Asia is at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in joining our small, dynamic team and applying your skills, experience and passion to this mission, we want to hear from you. Why work for Investing in Women? Real and meaningful work that is helping to build the business case for gender equality in South East Asia. Colleagues who are innovative, big thinkers, driven to apply their talents to implementing innovative ideas that have the potential to lead to long term, structural change. A collaborative environment, working with a talented team whose expertise spans impact investing, advocacy, human resources, leadership, policy development, gender and human rights. An employer committed to ongoing development and supporting our employees to develop personally and professionally. As well as job satisfaction, Investing in Women offers a professional working environment and competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Job share, and flexible work arrangements can be discussed and considered for the preferred candidate. Women and men are encouraged to apply for all advertised positions. We welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or background. Our Values Our values define the way we behave, collectively and individually. We are part of a global community, committed to excellence, working collaboratively and with accountability. We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy balance between

2 our personal and professional lives. And we are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide. Join Us If you share our commitment to excellence, innovation and meaningful change and meet the selection criteria set out below, we d love to hear from you. See overleaf for: 1. Application process 2. Terms of Reference 3. Key Selection Criteria, and 4. Introduction to Abt Associates.

3 Preparing and Lodging Your Application Please read the following information carefully as incomplete applications may not be accepted. To submit an application: 1. Prepare an electronic version of your up-to-date CV (Word or PDF, max. 2 pages). 2. Prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria (max. 3 pages). This document should clearly describe how your skills, experience and qualifications will enable you to meet the requirements of the position. 3. Ensure you have the details of at least 3 professional referees - preferably at least one current supervisor; women and men where possible. 4. Prepare to indicate your salary expectations. 5. Visit the Abt Associates website ( and navigate to the Careers section. 6. Select Australia / UK Postings, locate the position you are applying for and select Job Details. 7. Click on the Apply Online button and follow the prompts. If you are successful in being short-listed or are selected for this position you may be required to undertake a police check, psychometric test and/or a medical examination, and any other tests or checks deemed necessary. Candidates invited to interview will be requested to bring samples of their work. We welcome all applications; however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

4 Terms of Reference Position Title: Reporting To: Values of Abt Associates: Program Overview: MEL Director IW CEO The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of commitment to following values of Abt Associates: Mission-Driven We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide. Global We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise, and perspectives to the many challenges faced by today s world. Committed to Excellence We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards. Collaborative We know that working collaboratively produces excellence. Accountable We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it. Balanced We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives. Investing in Women (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to improve women s economic participation as employees and as entrepreneurs and influence the enabling environment to promote Women s Economic Empowerment (WEE). It commenced in April 2016 with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar and is due to run through to June It is managed out of the Gender Equality Branch (GEB) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra. The Program is supporting the following outcomes: More businesses achieve improved gender equality in their workplaces; Intentional impact investments in women s small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) increase; and Positive shifts in gender norms related to workplace gender equality. The program hub is in Manila.

5 Activity Overview: Duty Statement: Specific Duties: The purpose of the IW MEL system is fourfold: 1. To build the evidence base in the development of Southeast Asia-specific business cases for WGE and investment in WSMEs, and thereby support advocacy for shifting practices and attitudes related to WGE/WEE. 2. To enable accountability to the Australian public and DFAT, specifically reporting on how the funding was invested and what it achieved. 3. To support IW management and partners to track progress, learn how/why change is occurring and inform decisionmaking for continuous improvement. 4. To ensure the learning from an innovative aid investment serve to inform future DFAT investments. This relates specifically to better understanding how to work effectively with and through the private sector as well as effective strategies to influence social norms in the digital age. The MEL Director will be the principal liaison point between DFAT, Investing in Women and program partners on MEL activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate both technical M&E skills and the ability to work flexibly with implementation teams in rapidly changing environments. S/he will be responsible for: 1. Implementing the activities which comprise the IW MEL System (either directly, through the MEL team or via management of technical advisory inputs); 2. Ensuring the System is efficiently meeting the program s information needs; and 3. Ensure MEL planning and execution is well coordinated with the component teams Specific duties of the MEL Leader include: Ensure all aspects of MEL System design and delivery are underpinned by robust conceptual frameworks for gender equality and women s economic empowerment; Ensure the MEL system s key questions, performance indicators, and focus of data collection aligns with the (evolving) information needs of the Program; Work with DFAT (GEB) in relation to MEL and to ensure that the MEL provides data that is relevant to DFAT s reporting requirements Work collaboratively with program staff and partners to develop and agree data collection, reporting and dissemination approaches that are technically robust, fit-forpurpose and efficient;

6 Work collaboratively with partners and ensure the MEL team supports adaptive learning and capacity building with the IW implementation team and partners; Guide, coordinate and provide technical leadership on all MEL designs, methods and outputs either directly or via oversight of short-term technical specialists; Oversee reporting and dissemination of MEL results (in collaboration with other parts of IW); and Ensure effective planning and team and budget management. Key Deliverables: By 30 September 2019, develop a revised Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning System document for DFAT, setting out the key elements of the MEL System to Core Competencies: Delivers results Support the development and delivery of the agreed Annual Work Plans and work colloboratively with the rest of the IW Team to deliver MEL Reports and provide inputs to other IW reports. Plan for adaptive learning and capacity building with the IW implementation team and partners and report against progress. Oversee an annual update of the MEL System to ensure it is still relevant to the program s information needs, and is meeting these needs effciently; Ensure IW meets MEL objectives as agreed in Annual Plans and other key documents. Builds internal and external customer satisfaction and loyalty Develops people Communicates Sets vision and direction Demonstrates sound financial and business-related practices Builds teams and cooperation Promotes technical excellence and quality Promotes diversity Acts as a role model

7 Key Selection Criteria For your application to be considered by the panel, interested applicants must submit a response to the following Key Selection Criteria: Required: KSC 1. KSC 2. KSC 3. KSC 4. KSC 5. KSC 6. Masters or Post Graduate studies in social sciences, demonstrating use of M&E methodologies and/or applied research methods; Demonstrated technical capacities in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies such as design and implementation of focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, survey design, data analysis and reporting, with proven experience using MEL as a tool for social change, advocacy and knowledge building; especially in the issue of gender equality and women s empowerment; Minimum of 7 years of experience demonstrating strong leadership skills as a senior manager in overseeing, managing and/or leading teams in the implementation of MEL systems for complex international development / aid programs (including collection and analysis of large dataset); Strong stakeholder communication and facilitation skills and ability to work flexibly with internal and external stakeholders, including DFAT and private sector entities; Demonstrated flexibility working with implementation teams in rapidly changing environments Understanding of DFAT s Monitoring and Evaluation Standards. About Abt Associates Abt Associates is the managing implementation contractor of Investing in Women, the organisation through which this role will be contracted on a contractual basis. Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at