Senior MEL Adviser — Programs & Learning

Palladium: Make It Possible; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser to lead MEL across SEALP and ALP programs in Australia. The role focuses on strengthening data quality, analysis, and learning to inform adaptive management and decision-making.

You will provide high-level technical leadership, develop reporting approaches, and ensure coherence with DFAT requirements across Palladium and partner delivery streams.

Qualifications

• Degree in research, MEL, social sciences, international development or related field.
• Substantial experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Experience developing Program Logics, MEL Frameworks and Plans.
• Strong data quality assurance and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with DFAT or other development programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of MEL Frameworks for SEALP and ALP.
• Develop and refine program logics and results frameworks.
• Guide data collection, storage, and quality assurance across components.
• Produce annual reports, dashboards and performance stories for DFAT audiences.
• Collaborate with universities and delivery partners to support adaptive management.

Skills

MEL expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & dashboards

DFAT program experience

Education

Tertiary degree in research, MEL, social sciences, international development, or related field

Job description

Palladium is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser to lead MEL across SEALP and ALP programs in Australia. The role focuses on strengthening data quality, analysis, and learning to inform adaptive management and decision-making.

You will provide high-level technical leadership, develop reporting approaches, and ensure coherence with DFAT requirements across Palladium and partner delivery streams.