Subnational MEL Officer - NTT

Program Background

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation (KITA SEHAT) is a joint initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to support the transformation of Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance. The program runs for eight years (2025–2033), with total funding of up to AUD 100 million. Phase 1 runs from August 2025 to June 2029, investing about AUD 50 million. Phase 2 will extend the program out to 2033, pending agreement between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia. 

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation (KITA SEHAT) is a joint initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to support the transformation of Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance. The program runs for eight years (2025–2033), with total funding of up to AUD 100 million. Phase 1 runs from August 2025 to June 2029, investing about AUD 50 million. Phase 2 will extend the program out to 2033, pending agreement between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia.  

KITA SEHAT is funded and managed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global. Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas) is the primary coordinating ministry for the program, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and subnational governments in Jawa Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur and Papua Barat Daya.

The program works towards four end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs):  

• Primary health care policy and governance – by 2033, national and selected subnational authorities have adopted improved primary health policies, service delivery approaches and governance arrangements.  
• Primary health services – by 2033, selected subnational authorities have improved the quality of and access to primary health services with a focus on stunting prevention and the inclusion of women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.  
• Health system enablers – by 2033, national and selected subnational authorities have enhanced core workforce capabilities in critical human and animal health system enabling functions.  
• Health security – by 2033, national and selected subnational authorities have increased capacity for health security and animal health policy development, strategic planning and the assessment, mitigation and management of acute and emerging health threats.  

KITA SEHAT is designed to address local priorities, ensure women and people with disabilities are central to health system change, and to build climate resilience into how that change is delivered. The program is aligned to Indonesia’s National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029, specifically National Priority 4: Strengthening Human Resources Development, Science, Technology, Education, Health Sport, Gender Equality, and Strengthening the Role of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities

About DT Global Asia Pacific

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The Role 
Reporting to the NTT Provincial Manager, the Subnational MEL Officer is part of the Development Effectiveness Team and supports implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system across the program, with a focus on the subnational level. The role ensures high-quality data and evidence are generated and used for decision-making, learning, and reporting.  

Working closely with the MEL Lead and MEL Manager, the Subnational MEL Officer provides technical and coordination support to KITA SEHAT provincial teams, helping operationalise the MEL Plan. Under the NTT Provincial Manager’s supervision, the position delivers technical guidance on MEL processes and products related to subnational work, ensuring monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge-sharing activities contribute to program objectives, policy innovation, and donor requirements. The role also supports engagement with subnational GoI counterparts to facilitate coordination and implementation of MEL-related activities.

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Support implementation of KITA SEHAT’s MEL systems in line with the approved MEL Framework
• Ensure that MEL systems are in place and adhered to by all project activities in the officer’s province of work, effectively measuring agreed upon outputs.
• Coordinate routine monitoring of program activities and outputs, ensuring timely and accurate data collection from implementing teams and partners.
• Manage accurate data collection, data management, analysis and reporting at subnational level, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with subnational key stakeholders, for inclusion in quarterly reports and other project documents.
• Assist in the documentation of evidence and lessons learned from program implementation to inform adaptive management and program improvement.  
• Support the MEL Manager in facilitating learning forums, reflection workshops, and events to promote evidence-based program improvement.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular program reports, including progress reports, six monthly reports, annual reports and BAST reports.  
• Contribute to implementing the Communication and Public Diplomacy Strategy at subnational level.  
• Contribute to the clear communication of MEL analysis to internal teams, government counterparts, and donors.  
• Promote evidence-based decision-making by helping teams and stakeholders use research and data analysis to inform programming at the subnational level.  
• Perform other duties as required

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About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in statistic, demographic, public policy, social sciences, Management of Development, monitoring and evaluation or related field of study, with a minimum of 4+ years’ experience working in M&E, Research and/or Learning  
• Demonstrated experience applying inclusive monitoring and evaluation approaches.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and review processes.
• Experience with evaluation activities including liaison with research institutions.
• Experience engaging with the Government of Indonesia at national and subnational levels
• Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Effective time management and organisation skills including priority settings and responding to program needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-cultural environments.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on DFAT-funded programs or familiarity with DFAT policies, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Previous experience working on health programs, with familiarity with the health system, stakeholders, and operational context in the NTT province.
• Experience working on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of health programs in Indonesia.
• Based in Kupang, NTT, or willing to relocate to Kupang for the duration of the program. Strong preference will be given to candidates currently based in Kupang and with demonstrated experience working in NTT.
• In-depth understanding of a wide range of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and approaches
• Experience providing training to colleagues and government stakeholders to build M&E and evaluation capacity.
• Relevant experience managing communications and knowledge management on DFAT-funded or similar donor-funded development projects.
• Understanding international development, and/or issues of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion is an asset.

GEDSI, Safeguarding, and Climate Resilience  

KITA SEHAT applies GEDSI, Safeguarding, and Climate Resilience as cross-cutting principles across all activities.

The following standard requirements apply for all KITA SEHAT team and activities. Staff are expected to demonstrate how these principles have been considered in the proposed approach:

• Compliance with KITA SEHAT and DFAT child protection policies;  
• Commitment to ethical conduct and safeguarding principles;  
• Commitment and promote GEDSI principles in conducting event and developing the draft.  

• Support for environmentally sustainable practices, including minimising unnecessary printing and promoting digital formats where feasible.

   

Why join KITA SEHAT?

KITA SEHAT encourages people with disability to apply, and will provide reasonable accommodation, modification, or adjustment to the work environment for any selected applicant with a disability to support them performing their job.

Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of the engagement as required.  

DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.    

Our organization is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection, and bribery prevention.  

We want to engage with the right people to deliver our programs. As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.

HOW TO APPLY 
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Please submit 
1) Your CV 
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

 
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