INOVASI 3 - Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) and Program Consultant in Maluku

INOVASI 3 - Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) and Program Consultant in Maluku

Background

INOVASI 3 is apartnership program between the Indonesian Government and the Australian Government aimed at improving the quality of student learning outcomes in basic skills (literacy, numeracy, and character) through the implementation of inclusive policies and practices in basic education. INOVASI 3 is a continuation of the INOVASI 2 program, which will be carried out in 6 provinces (West Java, East Java, North Kalimantan, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara) from to . The strategy in INOVASI 3 focuses on strengthening the education ecosystem by providing inclusive education services, guided by principles such as PDIA (Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation), TWP (Thinking Working Politically), collaboration, locally led, diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based approaches.

Maluku is one of the regions covered by the INOVASI 3 Program, where INOVASI Maluku has partnered with four districts, namely Maluku Tengah, Seram Bagian Barat, Maluku Tenggara and Kota Ambon. INOVASI Maluku has also collaborated with various stakeholders, including UPT Kemendikdasmen (BGTK, BPMP), Kementerian Agama, Balai Diklat Keagamaan (BDK), Maluku Provincial Government, District Education Office as well as other district government bodies and non-government organizations.

Given the growing number of partnered districts (Maluku Tengah in with three additional districts in ), INOVASI Maluku seeks an additional STP to assist with monitoring and evaluation, program implementation and government engagement activities.

INOVASI Phase 3 is implemented in 25 districts and cities across Indonesia, in the provinces of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, East Java, West Java, and Maluku. The program also works in Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).

The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Purpose of the position :   Under the direction of Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and MERL Officer, the STP will support INOVASI Maluku team in conducting monitoring and evaluation, program implementation and government engagement activities.

Working with children

Is this position likely to come into contact with children? Yes No

Duties : Under the direction of Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and MERL Officer, the STP will :

• Assist MERL Officer and INOVASI’s staff to collect, organize and analyze data on program implementation as part of monitoring activities.
• Support MERL Officer in facilitating monitoring and evaluation activities conducted by district partners.
• Participate in data collection and coordination activities, as required, in research facilitated by INOVASI, including one that is conducted by third party, such as baseline study.
• Assist MERL Officer in responding to rapid data analysis tasks particularly in quantitative data analysis.
• Support Education Coordinator in preparing materials for workshops and training as required.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator in effort to establish and maintain close liaison with key partners such as Dinas Pendidikan, BPMP, BGP, MoRA’s BDK, Provincial and district MoRA, DPRD, Teacher Training Institutes, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation of activities and initiatives.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator in designing and facilitating processes and activities aimed at strengthening the commitment and collaboration of government bodies and stakeholders. The goal is to implement and devise new policies and regulations that enhance the attainment of inclusive Minimum Service Standards, while promoting the use of disaggregated data and evidence.
• Support Ecosystem Coordinator to ensure that education ecosystem interventions align with MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning), Communications, GEDSI, and climate change principles.
• Other duties as reasonably required by Provincial Manager, Education Coordinator, Ecosystem Coordinator and Provincial MERL Officer.

Qualifications and Experience :

Application closes on Tuesday, 10 July at 23 : 59 Jakarta Time

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Women are encouraged to apply