About the Program
The Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral
investment that assists GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country.
APEP is integrated and aligned with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and
processes.
APEP’s overarching objective is:
to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting
the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains
its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice.
APEP has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) that
are expected to be achieved:
· EOPO 1 - Safeguarding
Macroeconomic Stability
· EOPO 2 -
Strengthening Public Financial Management for Improved Service Delivery and
Inclusive Growth
· EOPO 3 - Supporting
More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
· EOPO 4 - Fostering
Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
· EOPO 5 - Catalysing
Economic Research and Dialogue
Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI),
women’s economic empowerment, climate, economic research and dialogue, open
government, indigenous engagement and MERLA are cross-cutting in nature, and
integrated into all APEP program areas (‘pillars’).
The MERLA Unit is responsible for maintaining and implementing APEP’s MERLA System
and Framework and working closely with all pillars to implement Monitoring and
Evaluation Frameworks (MEFs) which align to pillar strategies and key guiding policies
and frameworks. The MERLA Lead plays a
key role in evaluating progress, facilitating learning and reflection, and
reporting/communicating the impact of APEP’s support.
About the Opportunity
The MERLA Lead manages a team of 6
locally engaged staff in the MERLA Unit to deliver APEP’s MEL Plan and System,
and facilitate learning that drives continuous program improvement and
strategic decision-making.
The MERLA Lead has ownership of, and
responsibility for, APEP’s MERLA function to ensure it is fit for purpose,
meets client expectations and can demonstrate progress towards APEPs end of
program outcomes.
The role sits within APEP’s senior
management team and works closely with the Program Director and all Team
Leaders to effectively monitor, evaluate and report on progress.
The incumbent will have an
understanding of DFAT’s Design, Evaluation and Learning Standards and DFAT’s
Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) for facilities. Program reporting will
be a core component of this role.
For more information on the role and how to apply, please click on ‘Apply Now’
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