Position title: Performance Management Specialist/Team Leader
Organisation: Laos-Australia Development Learning Facility
Deadline: 18/11/16
Adam Smith International (ASI) manages the Laos-Australia Development Learning Facility (LADLF) for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Established in January 2014 the LADLF supports more effective and efficient implementation of Australia’s Aid Investment Plan (AIP) for Lao PDR which focuses on results in primary education, human resource development and trade development. The Facility works at the leading edge of performance management and is representative of DFAT’s emerging approach to ensuring high-quality oversight of aid programming in key recipient countries.
The Performance Management Specialist/ Team Leader (PMS/ TL) will lead the Facility and support DFAT with portfoliowide performance assessment and evaluative studies to inform management of the primary education, human resource development, aid-for-trade programs. The PMS/ TL will also support DFAT as it engages in evidence-based policy dialogue and economic diplomacy with the Lao PDR Government. They will be responsible for providing high quality analysis and advice to DFAT on performance assessment, program theory and contextual risks and opportunities across the AIP, while overseeing the delivery of LADLF outputs. The PMS/ TL will be required to communicate effectively to disseminate LADLF results, and foster a positive culture towards and understanding of the necessity for high quality, integrated performance assessment across the portfolio. The PMS/ TL will ensure the Facility delivers results in line with DFAT objectives, lead annual planning and reporting procedures, and coordinate with the ASI Project Manager (based in Sydney, Australia) to ensure local financial and administration duties are well managed.
Contact: Jonathan Pell jonathan.pell@adamsmithinternational.com
Adam Smith International
507/46-56 Kippax Street
Surry Hills, 2010, NSW