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Economics / Management & Leadership

MEL Lead Full Time On-site NEW

Job Summary

The MEL Lead job in Dili provides strategic leadership for monitoring, evaluation and learning systems within a private sector development program in Timor-Leste.

This Monitoring Evaluation Learning Lead role focuses on designing MEL frameworks, analyzing program results, and supporting adaptive management to ensure program impact and evidence-based decision making.

About the Project

The Timor-Leste Partnership for Private Sector Development (PPSD) is funded by the Australian Government through DFAT. The program aims to strengthen Timor-Leste’s private sector and promote inclusive economic growth.

The initiative supports:

  • Market systems development

  • Value chain improvement

  • Workforce readiness

  • Business environment reforms

  • Inclusive enterprise development

Special focus is placed on supporting women, youth, and people with disabilities to participate in economic opportunities.

The program aligns with Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan (2011-2030) and national economic recovery priorities.

About the Role

The MEL Lead job in Dili will design and lead the implementation of the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning system.

This Monitoring Evaluation Lead International Development role ensures that program results are measured effectively and that evidence generated from program data supports strategic decision-making and program improvement.

The role also supports learning across the project team and ensures compliance with donor reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

MEL System Design and Technical Leadership

The Monitoring Evaluation Learning Lead will design and oversee the implementation of the program’s MEL framework.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (MELP)

  • Designing results frameworks and performance indicators

  • Establishing data collection systems and reporting tools

  • Integrating market systems measurement methodologies

  • Ensuring data quality and accurate performance reporting

H3 Learning and Knowledge Management

The MEL Lead Private Sector Development role will promote a culture of learning within the program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating program reflection and learning sessions

  • Conducting outcome assessments and reviews

  • Documenting lessons learned and success stories

  • Supporting evidence-based decision making

Capacity Building and Team Support

The Monitoring Evaluation Lead International Development role also supports capacity building for project staff and partners.

Responsibilities include:

  • Training team members on MEL tools and systems

  • Supporting partners in implementing data collection processes

  • Mentoring MEL officers and consultants

  • Strengthening monitoring systems used by project partners

Reporting and Compliance

The MEL Lead DFAT Program role is responsible for reporting program results to stakeholders and donors.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing quarterly and annual MEL reports

  • Ensuring compliance with DFAT monitoring and reporting frameworks

  • Supporting program evaluations and research activities

  • Providing technical input for evaluation terms of reference

Required Qualifications

Candidates applying for the MEL Lead job in Dili should have:

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

Professional Experience

Applicants for this Monitoring Evaluation Learning Lead role should demonstrate:

  • At least 8 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning roles

  • Experience working on donor-funded development programs

  • Experience designing results frameworks and performance measurement systems

  • Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Experience in private sector development or market systems programs is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will have an advantage for this Market Systems MEL Specialist role:

  • Experience working on DFAT-funded programs

  • Familiarity with Timor-Leste’s private sector environment

  • Experience integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into MEL frameworks

  • Experience using data tools such as Power BI, KoboToolbox, or similar platforms

Required Skills

The successful candidate for this MEL Lead Private Sector Development role should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical and research skills

  • Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities

  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to translate complex program data into clear insights for decision makers

Language requirements:

  • Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge of Tetum or Portuguese is considered an advantage.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4341546260

Original listing source: LinkedIn / External recruitment platform.

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