Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning (MERL)
Job Brief
The Head of MERL owns KINETIK's integrated MERL system and provides the principal internal and external interface on performance, evidence and learning. The role ensures that monitoring and evaluation, reflection and learning, and knowledge management ope
Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning (MERL)
Program Background
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to strengthen sustainable infrastructure systems, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities, particularly women, girls and people with disabilities.
KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The Role
The Head of MERL owns KINETIK's integrated MERL system and provides the principal internal and external interface on performance, evidence and learning. The role ensures that monitoring and evaluation, reflection and learning, and knowledge management operate as one coherent function that supports accountability, strategy, governance and adaptive management.
Adaptation is treated as a broader KINETIK way of working that is informed by MERL, rather than as a standalone function. The Head of MERL reports to the KINETIK Deputy Director for Planning, Performance and Communications and manages the MERL Lead, M&E manager and Knowledge Manager (who will operate across the MERL, Communications and Operations functions and KINETIK’s various technical areas and partners). The Head of MERL will also draw from a MERL STA Panel (to be established) to support KINETIK’s emerging needs in relation to the establishment of activity and sector logic / theory of change and downstream reflection and learning. Future consideration will be given to the long-term resourcing of the KINETIK Primary Contractors’ in-house reflection and learning capabilities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/kinheadofmerl
Essential
About You
By joining the KINETIK, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button.
Please submit
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 October 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time).
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.
Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.
The Head of MERL owns KINETIK's integrated MERL system and provides the principal internal and external interface on performance, evidence and learning. The role ensures that monitoring and evaluation, reflection and learning, and knowledge management ope
Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning (MERL)
Program Background
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to strengthen sustainable infrastructure systems, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities, particularly women, girls and people with disabilities.
KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
- Climate resilience: Investments from government, private and community actors increasingly contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia.
- Innovative financing: GOI increasingly uses diverse, innovative and high-quality financing to support inclusive, climate-resilient development.
- Sustainable infrastructure: GOI delivers sustainable and resilient economic infrastructure, particularly in water, transport and energy, that meets the needs of communities, including women, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.
KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The Role
The Head of MERL owns KINETIK's integrated MERL system and provides the principal internal and external interface on performance, evidence and learning. The role ensures that monitoring and evaluation, reflection and learning, and knowledge management operate as one coherent function that supports accountability, strategy, governance and adaptive management.
Adaptation is treated as a broader KINETIK way of working that is informed by MERL, rather than as a standalone function. The Head of MERL reports to the KINETIK Deputy Director for Planning, Performance and Communications and manages the MERL Lead, M&E manager and Knowledge Manager (who will operate across the MERL, Communications and Operations functions and KINETIK’s various technical areas and partners). The Head of MERL will also draw from a MERL STA Panel (to be established) to support KINETIK’s emerging needs in relation to the establishment of activity and sector logic / theory of change and downstream reflection and learning. Future consideration will be given to the long-term resourcing of the KINETIK Primary Contractors’ in-house reflection and learning capabilities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/kinheadofmerl
Essential
About You
- Postgraduate qualification in monitoring and evaluation, international development, public policy, research, economics, social science or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading MERL, evaluation, learning or performance functions in complex development, infrastructure, climate, governance or multi-partner programs.
- Demonstrated ability to design and lead integrated MERL systems that combine performance monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning, adaptation and knowledge use.
- Strong experience working with bilateral donors, government counterparts, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions or other diverse delivery partners.
- Advanced capability in mixed-method evaluation, systems thinking, contribution analysis, theory-based approaches and outcome-level assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate evidence into strategic advice for senior management and governance decisions.
- Strong team leadership, facilitation, negotiation and quality assurance skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency or proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is highly desirable.
- Experience with DFAT-funded programs and DFAT performance products.
- Experience in Indonesia and knowledge of its infrastructure, climate, financing or public policy context.
- Experience with portfolio management, adaptive programming and partnership-based delivery.
- Familiarity with digital MERL systems, data governance and responsible use of automation or AI in evidence functions.
- Strategic judgement and ability to focus evidence and effort on decisions that matter.
- Collaborative leadership across disciplines, organisations and cultures.
- Clear, concise and audience-focused communication.
- Commitment to locally led development, GEDSI and inclusive ways of working.
- Integrity, discretion, accountability and responsible handling of evidence and information.
- Ability to work adaptively in a complex, politically informed and multi-partner environment.
By joining the KINETIK, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button.
Please submit
- Your CV
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Your response to each of the Selection Criterion (required to be considered for shortlisting)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 October 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time).
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.
Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.