MEL Adviser (Climate Resilience)

Location: Australia; remote work with intermittent travel to Kiribati as required.

No salary specified.

Company

hirify.global is a global development and consulting firm delivering complex programs with governments, businesses, investors and communities in more than 90 countries.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of the KORAKORA MEL framework and plan, including the Theory of Change, results framework and indicators.
• Design practical MEL systems for Kiribati’s outer-island environments, covering data collection, verification, quality assurance, management, tracking and reporting.
• Establish monitoring arrangements and tools for grants, early works and other program investments.
• Develop templates and guidance for activity and grant monitoring, reporting, beneficiary feedback, consultations, case studies, outcome reporting and lessons learned.
• Develop the Learning Framework and Learning Agenda, facilitate reflection activities and integrate evidence into program decisions.
• Mentor staff and grantees, provide technical advice and assure the quality of data, MEL tools and reporting to DFAT and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience designing MEL systems for DFAT-funded programs, with a strong understanding of DFAT MEL standards and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing MEL frameworks, plans, indicators and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting grants programs and community development initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience working in Pacific Island countries.
• Successful candidates must complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks.

Nice to have

• Experience working in Kiribati or comparable atoll environments.
• Experience in climate resilience, infrastructure, water, food or energy programs, or with localisation and community-led development approaches.

Culture & Benefits

• Short-term advisory role performed remotely with intermittent travel to Kiribati as required.
• Work on a climate-resilient rural development program supporting water, food and energy security across Kiribati’s outer islands.
• Collaborate with governments, communities, staff, grantees and delivery partners.
• Safeguarding-focused interviews and rigorous due diligence apply to successful candidates.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter outlining suitability for the role.
• Applications close on 23 November 2026; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.