The Organisation

Adara Development is an international development organisation that has expertise in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and Remote Community Development. Adara Development has worked in Nepal and Uganda since 1998 and has touched the lives of more than 600,000 people living in poverty as well as countless others through their influence, networks and knowledge sharing.

The role

You will lead the strategic direction and execution of Adara’s Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL), Knowledge Sharing, and Clinical Support functions—driving evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and programmatic excellence across our Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Remote Community Development (RCD) portfolios.

With a commitment to strengthening localisation, your focus will be to:

• Lead strategic direction across RMEL, clinical support, and knowledge sharing
• Provide strategic and programmatic support to clinical, M&E and knowledge sharing teams
• Use data and learning to drive meaningful change for mothers, newborns, and communities
• Amplify Adara’s voice globally through powerful knowledge sharing

Skills Required

You’re a visionary and influential leader with experience in programme management, and in research, measurement and evaluation methodologies formed within public health, international development, or a related field, ideally with a focus on MNCH or RCD programmes.

With proven ability to translate strategy into action, you’re skilled at engaging others in your vision and working collaboratively to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across a range of geographic regions. Additionally, you have:

• A track record of successfully managing large-scale development programs and initiatives
• Expertise in designing, conducting, and analysing research
• Experience in capturing, curating, and sharing knowledge in accessible and impactful ways
• Willingness, fitness and ability to travel internationally approximately twice per year

Benefits

• Dynamic executive team
• Highly regarded, well-funded, international development organisation
• Empowering, supportive culture | Sydney location with hybrid / work from home flexibility
• Attractive salary and benefits including tax-effective packaging

A position description is attached.