INOVASI 3 - Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) and Program Consultant in Maluku

Palladium: Make It Possible; Location (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) and Program Consultant for the INOVASI 3 initiative. This role entails supporting data collection, analysis, and program implementation across various provinces in Indonesia, fostering partnerships, and driving inclusive education practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or program implementation.
• Experience in primary education or community participation.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, proficiency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and analysis for program monitoring.
• Support training materials preparation for workshops.
• Liaise with key partners in educational initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Monitoring and evaluation

Community development

Collaboration

Educational inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Education or related field

Tools

Excel

Stata

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Background

INOVASI 3 is a partnership program between the Indonesian Government and the Australian Government aimed at improving the quality of student learning outcomes in basic skills (literacy, numeracy, and character) through the implementation of inclusive policies and practices in basic education. INOVASI 3 is a continuation of the INOVASI 2 program, which will be carried out in 6 provinces (West Java, East Java, North Kalimantan, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara) from 2024 to 2027. The strategy in INOVASI 3 focuses on strengthening the education ecosystem by providing inclusive education services, guided by principles such as PDIA (Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation), TWP (Thinking Working Politically), collaboration, locally led, diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based approaches.

Background

INOVASI 3 is a partnership program between the Indonesian Government and the Australian Government aimed at improving the quality of student learning outcomes in basic skills (literacy, numeracy, and character) through the implementation of inclusive policies and practices in basic education. INOVASI 3 is a continuation of the INOVASI 2 program, which will be carried out in 6 provinces (West Java, East Java, North Kalimantan, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara) from 2024 to 2027. The strategy in INOVASI 3 focuses on strengthening the education ecosystem by providing inclusive education services, guided by principles such as PDIA (Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation), TWP (Thinking Working Politically), collaboration, locally led, diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based approaches.

Maluku is one of the regions covered by the INOVASI 3 Program, where INOVASI Maluku has partnered with four districts, namely Maluku Tengah, Seram Bagian Barat, Maluku Tenggara and Kota Ambon. INOVASI Maluku has also collaborated with various stakeholders, including UPT Kemendikdasmen (BGTK, BPMP), Kementerian Agama, Balai Diklat Keagamaan (BDK), Maluku Provincial Government, District Education Office as well as other district government bodies and non-government organizations.

Given the growing number of partnered districts (Maluku Tengah in 2024 with three additional districts in 2025), INOVASI Maluku seeks an additional STP to assist with monitoring and evaluation, program implementation and government engagement activities.

INOVASI Phase 3 is implemented in 25 districts and cities across Indonesia, in the provinces of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, East Java, West Java, and Maluku. The program also works in Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).

The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Purpose of the position: Under the direction of Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and MERL Officer, the STP will support INOVASI Maluku team in conducting monitoring and evaluation, program implementation and government engagement activities.

Working with children

Is this position likely to come into contact with children? ☒ Yes ☐ No

Duties: Under the direction of Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and MERL Officer, the STP will :

• Assist MERL Officer and INOVASI’s staff to collect, organize and analyze data on program implementation as part of monitoring activities.
• Support MERL Officer in facilitating monitoring and evaluation activities conducted by district partners.
• Participate in data collection and coordination activities, as required, in research facilitated by INOVASI, including one that is conducted by third party, such as baseline study.
• Assist MERL Officer in responding to rapid data analysis tasks particularly in quantitative data analysis.
• Support Education Coordinator in preparing materials for workshops and training as required.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator in effort to establish and maintain close liaison with key partners such as Dinas Pendidikan, BPMP, BGP, MoRA’s BDK, Provincial and district MoRA, DPRD, Teacher Training Institutes, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation of activities and initiatives.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator in designing and facilitating processes and activities aimed at strengthening the commitment and collaboration of government bodies and stakeholders. The goal is to implement and devise new policies and regulations that enhance the attainment of inclusive Minimum Service Standards, while promoting the use of disaggregated data and evidence.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator to ensure that education ecosystem interventions align with MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning), Communications, GEDSI, and climate change principles.
• Other duties as reasonably required by Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and Provincial MERL Officer.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 2 year work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, and/or program implementation in education programs.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: teaching and learning, community participation in education, community development, literacy, numeracy, primary education, continuing professional development, assessment, school management and leadership, educational inclusion, gender in education, disability inclusive development in education and second language learning
• Ability to adapt to high paced work environment and to deliver promptly.
• High work ethics, including delivering reports on time and managing data confidentiality.
• Good knowledge and ability to use Excel, Stata and other statistics software.
• Willingness to travel to partner districts as required.
• Strong understanding of the Indonesian educational systems, mechanisms and procedures;
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, some proficiency in English preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  
  

Application closes on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta Time

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Women are encouraged to apply

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