We are looking to recruit up to two positions. We are looking for Program Design and Evaluation Professionals to lead and support the delivery of a range of design and monitoring and evaluation services to clients, generally by leading or as part of a project team of 2-6 people. Clients might be involved in domestic or international work. A likely focus of these roles will be work on international development cooperation and climate change programs related to Australian research institutions, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

This role would suit an experienced, mid-career professional.

Core Responsibilities could include:

Lead and participate in program designs

• Lead and participate in program designs, preparing design methodology, undertaking consultations, data collection and analysis, and preparing program design documents in line with relevant standards (e.g. DFAT Design and MEL standards).
• Effectively manage project teams, including coordinating the inputs of others (including those working remotely in Australia and around the world) and supporting mutual learning with colleagues.
• Be accountable for high-quality final products, and manage client relationships.

Lead and participate in program monitoring and evaluation

• Lead and participate in program reviews and evaluations, including preparing evaluation methodology, undertaking data collection and analysis, and writing evaluation reports in line with relevant standards (e.g. DFAT Design and MEL standards).
• Effectively manage project teams, including coordinating the inputs of others and supporting mutual learning with colleagues.
• Analyse, distil and present qualitative and quantitative data.
• Develop and implement appropriate and robust monitoring, evaluation and learning plans and strategies, in line with relevant standards and to client expectations.
• Be accountable for high-quality final products, and manage client relationships.

Lead and participate in a diverse range of other project teams

• Contribute expertise and ideas to projects, including community engagement and strategic planning.
• Enthusiastically get involved in the diverse range of work that Strategic undertakes, and support colleagues to grow and make an impact.

Create opportunities for new work

• Foster strong relationships with current and potential clients and partners.
• Win work to support ongoing growth in Strategic’s client base and overall revenue, including by participating in decision-making, development of proposals and proactively creating new opportunities.

Attributes needed

To be successful in this role, you’ll need practical experience in program design and/or monitoring and evaluation, preferably related to international development or climate change programs. Just as important, you’ll need the ability to avoid unnecessary jargon and communicate effectively about program design and/or monitoring and evaluation with diverse stakeholders. You will also need the
ability to write reports that are both thorough and highly readable and have experience leading teams and delivering under pressure.
You will be self-motivated, able to work both in person and remotely from colleagues, always fostering a collaborative team approach. You will be highly adept at working with diverse stakeholders, including taking a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to your work. You will need to be client focused, driven to make a difference, highly flexible and interested in being involved in a wide range of work. You will have experience in nurturing positive client relationships and winning work – a drive to win new work for yourself and colleagues will be an important attribute for success. You will value kindness and bring a sense of fun.

Selection criteria

The following selection criteria outline what we’re looking for in candidates, but we are flexible in shaping the role to fit the right person. Accordingly, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all these precise criteria.

• Demonstrated experience in the field of program design and/or monitoring and evaluation, preferably in donor-funded international development cooperation programs or climate change-related programs. Ideally, this would include:
  • Leading and/or participating in design and evaluation teams
  • Facilitating effective consultations with a range of stakeholders
  • Preparing program design and evaluation methodologies
  • Development of program logic/theory of change;
  • Design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to write high-quality reports that are both thorough and highly readable.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Experience working with DFAT, DCCEEW, other government departments or research organisations.
• Ability to bring in and/or attract clients and consulting work.
• Other passion and expertise that you want to bring to your work – let us know what issues and sectors you’re skilled and passionate about working on.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities.

How do you apply?

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by 5pm on the closing date.

A position description is attached.