Senior MERL Adviser - Evidence-Driven Development Strategy

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is seeking a Senior Development Adviser in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) to steer strategic evaluations and learning across the Pacific. You will lead major research initiatives, collaborate with external experts, and shape policy decisions through robust evidence.

Based in Wellington, the role requires experience in policy analysis, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive performance measurement across complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic policy analysis and advice using evidence to inform policy, investment and programme decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and leadership skills across complex environments.
• Understanding of Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead MERL's strategic evaluation and research work programme.
• Provide technical leadership and advice on monitoring, evaluation, research and learning across the IDC Programme.
• Develop and strengthen MERL standards, frameworks and approaches to performance measurement.
• Represent MFAT in relevant domestic and international forums and engagements.
• Generate and promote evidence and insights to support policy, programme and investment decisions.

Skills

Strategic policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Evidence-based decision making

Job description

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is seeking a Senior Development Adviser in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) to steer strategic evaluations and learning across the Pacific. You will lead major research initiatives, collaborate with external experts, and shape policy decisions through robust evidence.

Based in Wellington, the role requires experience in policy analysis, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive performance measurement across complex