Abt
Associates is a specialist international health and social sector consulting
company that provides services to public and private sector clients. Abt
Associates is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Abt Associates, regularly
ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40
international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of
services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors,
contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates
is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we
value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for
us.
KOMPAK
Program
KOMPAK
is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of
Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service
delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on
three result areas:
Supporting
Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic
service users;
Supporting
the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and Supporting
the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment
and economic development.
The
Opportunity
The
purpose of the Research and Evaluation Lead is to provide strong research and
evaluation expertise and leadership to a portfolio of evaluative studies and
quality assurance for all KOMPAK analytical, policy and research pieces. The
position will lead this work managing a small team of researchers and analysts.
Key
Duties
Develop
and manage a research and evaluation agenda developing a proposed annual
pipeline of research and evaluative work that responds to the framework in the
PMF for Activity-level evaluative studies as well as overall Facility level
performance
Manage
a team of evaluation and researchers and budget to deliver on this agenda.
including preparing a budget and monthly forecast; delivering activities as
planned and tracking expenditure; and conducting performance management of
individuals as outlined in the KOMPAK performance management system
Develop
and manage relationships with (1) Indonesian research organizations and (2)
independent Indonesian and international consultants who can contribute to the
overall research agenda
Based
on this agenda, design specific studies and oversee their implementation. These
studies may be: (1) directly implemented by KOMPAK; or (2) contracted out to a
third party and managed by the Lead
Provide
technical input and quality assure all research and evaluation products and
related documentation, including: draft TORs from the implementation teams for
studies (including advising on the research methodology); drafted policy papers
and briefs; and studies conducted by KOMPAK consultants and TA and third party
research
As
a member of KOMPAK’s Internal Appraisal Group (IAG), appraise Activity Concept
Notes (ACN) and Activity Design Notes (ADNs) prepared by implementation teams
to ensure proposed Activities (including pilots) are (1) evidence-based and
build on a body of knowledge and learning to date, either from KOMPAK or other
programs/partners; and (2) have clear and appropriate plans for research and
evaluation
Contribute
analysis to KOMPAK written reports, presentations and briefs on KOMPAK
performance (at the Activity and Facility level), including reports for GOI and
GOA
Prepare
key messages and findings from research and knowledge, together with the
Performance Management and Analytics team, to bring evidence to the annual work
planning process and quarterly reviews, and to support the use of learning and
evidence for program improvement
Contribute
to KOMPAK’s learning agenda including facilitating BBLs, learning sessions and
peer knowledge and learning exchange across KOMPAK sharing research findings
that have implications for KOMPAK’s work
Support
the Director to develop and maintain relations with DFAT and GOI on the
research and evaluation agenda to share and receive feedback on proposed pieces
of work and to provide updates and present findings, together with technical
teams, as required
Key
Requirements
10-15
years demonstrated combined relevant education and professional experience,
including managing and leading an agenda of research and evaluation, overseeing
its implementation and quality assuring products for large complex projects,
preferably with experience on DFAT funded programs
Demonstrated
experience in development and specifically with experience in research and
evaluation methodologies for large development programs
Well-developed
managerial and project management skills able to lead and motivate a small
team, project plan, manage a budget and forecasts to deliver quality activities
as planned and on time, including managing studies and work contracted to a
third party
Highly
developed analytical skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of research or
analysis
Highly
developed written and spoken communication skills, in Bahasa and English
Demonstrated
capacity to work autonomously, with a high degree of initiative
Understanding
of gender equality and social inclusion issues
Experience
in development, monitoring and management of a budget portfolio
Demonstrated
experience in people management including performance management, coaching and
mentoring support to team members
Further
Information & Application
Further
information in regards to this opportunity can found in the Position
Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website at:
Applications
should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and
MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed
above.
We
are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced
and capable women and people with disabilities.
Applications
close: 19 August 2019 – midnight (AEST)
We
welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
Abt
Associates – Who We Are
Abt
Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector.
Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative
solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for
our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to
service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term
benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging
environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the
region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track
record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and
encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe
organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at
www.abtassociates.com