MEL Manager

Tetra Tech; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development consulting firm in Jakarta is seeking a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to oversee the MEL system for the Regional Trade for Development program. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of MEL management experience in donor-funded projects, strong skills in data analysis, and fluency in English. This role promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging individuals from various backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven MEL management experience for a donor-funded development program.
• Understanding of DFAT MEL standards and data privacy requirements.
• Capability to produce coherent, succinct and useful reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure quality of RT4D's MEL system.
• Develop research, survey designs, and data collection methods.
• Integrate GEDSI into MEL tools and systems.

Skills

MEL management experience

Data analysis

Training and facilitation

Fluency in English

Job description

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager - Regional Trade for Development (RT4D)

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive. Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with governments, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo‑Pacific region. Learn more about us here

The Opportunity

Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, you will be working with a dynamic team from across Southeast Asian Countries. You will hold overall responsibility for the management and quality assurance of RT4D’s MEL system.

• Full‑time.
• Fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
• This role reserved for Indonesian nationals.
• No support is provided for relocation to Jakarta.

About the Program: Regional Trade for Development (RT4D)

Funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand, Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) supports ASEAN economies to meet their commitments and realise the full benefits of the Agreement establishing the ASEAN‑Australia‑New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, through delivering high quality, demand‑driven projects.

Comprising the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D manages Australia’s AUD 46 million and New Zealand’s NZD 1.6 million commitments to this initiative until 2028.

The Facility has a multi‑country presence comprising of:

• A head office located in Jakarta, co‑located with the ASEAN Secretariat, and
• Satellite presences in Hanoi, Phnom Penh and Vientiane.

RT4D also includes an AUD5 million Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI).

About You

You are an experienced professional in the international development sector with a track record in:

• establishing, implementing and improving MEL systems for large and complex international development programs
• developing research, survey design, data collection methods, and conducting advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis for international development programs
• using quantitative evaluation and research methodologies, including small‑scale surveys (knowledge of statistical methods would be highly regarded).
• integrating GEDSI (including DFAT’s GEDSI expectations) into MEL tools and systems, activity designs, learning workshops, data analysis, and reporting.

You Will Possess

• Minimum 5 years of proven MEL management experience for a donor‑funded development program (preferably in the areas of economic growth, trade, or private sector development).
• Understanding of DFAT MEL standards and data privacy requirements.
• Capability to produce coherent, succinct and useful reports to meet DFAT quality reporting requirements.
• Training and facilitation skills, including ensuring that learning events are engaging and dynamic, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated success working in a cross‑cultural, multi‑lingual and hybrid (combined virtual and physical) environment.
• Prior experience in the Southeast Asia region is desirable.
• Familiarity with ASEAN is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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How to Apply

Click the "Apply for job" button on the Tetra Tech International Development website. Applications will only be accepted via the website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit :

• Resume
• Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role against the selection criteria
• Please do not include copy of ID, transcripts, references, or other documentation, as this will deem your application automatically ineligible.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Saturday, 24 January 2026.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values‑led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well‑being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)