Design and Evaluation Lead – Remote, Asia-Pacific | DT Global

Organization: DT Global Asia Pacific
Position: Design and Evaluation Lead
Location: Remote – Asia-Pacific Region
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 11:59 PM AEST
Contract Type: Full-Time

About DT Global Asia Pacific

DT Global Asia Pacific is a leading international development firm delivering impactful programs across Asia and the Pacific. With over 1,500 staff and 60+ years of experience, we partner with governments and communities to design and implement solutions in governance, climate resilience, infrastructure, social equity, and more. Learn more: www.dt-global.com

About the Role

The Design and Evaluation Lead will support program quality across DT Global’s regional portfolio, providing expert leadership in program design, strategic evaluations, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). This position will be integral to expanding DT Global’s evaluation capability and supporting partnerships with clients including the Australian Government.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design and Innovation

• Lead or contribute to high-quality design of new development investments.

• Ensure design processes are evidence-informed, locally led, and aligned with DT Global’s Development Effectiveness Framework.

Evaluation and MEL Technical Leadership

• Lead evaluations of international and domestic development programs.

• Provide expert input into MEL frameworks, indicators, and evaluation toolkits, with a focus on inclusive and locally led development.

• Support performance measurement related to gender equality, disability inclusion, and climate change.

Stakeholder and Client Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with clients, implementing partners, and internal teams.

• Engage with Australian Federal Government agencies and other donors.

Business Development

• Contribute to technical proposal writing for program designs, evaluations, and MEL approaches.

• Identify new funding opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Program Quality and Learning

• Conduct program health checks and support continuous improvement across portfolios.

• Develop and share learning resources such as guidance notes, blogs, and presentations.

• Organize learning sessions, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing events.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in program design, evaluation, development studies, or a related field.

• Proven experience designing complex programs across domestic and/or international contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to lead evaluations and develop MEL systems aligned with global standards.

• Experience working with governments or donor agencies, including DFAT.

• Proficiency in analytical and visualization tools; familiarity with AI-supported tools is a plus.

Desirable Knowledge

• Thematic expertise in gender, disability, First Nations engagement, social inclusion, or climate change.

• Experience producing and presenting technical and strategic content.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and culturally sensitive.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a diverse team.

• Committed to results-driven, locally led, and strengths-based development.

How to Apply

Submit the following via the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official job posting:

1. A current CV

2. A tailored cover letter outlining your relevant experience

Application deadline: Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More information: Full Terms of Reference (PDF)

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DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, child safeguarding, and preventing sexual abuse and harassment. This role is funded by the Australian Government and managed by DT Global.