Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Adviser
Closing Date: 26 June 2025
Category: Policy, Governance, Monitoring & Evaluation
Kia ora, Bon dia and warm Pacific greetings,
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Timor-Leste. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced MERL professional or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience).
The length of this assignment in Timor-Leste will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organization - Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Timor-Leste
EWB Australia has been working in Timor-Leste since 2009, developing technological solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges
facing the Timorese people.
EWB is a non-profit organization that collaborates with various entities, including community groups, social enterprises, public companies, government institutions and other non-profit organizations to achieve its mission of providing equitable access to sustainable technologies and infrastructure.
The organization's purpose is to provide equitable access to sustainable technologies that augment the resilience and livelihoods of communities.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Engineers Without Borders (EWB).
You'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Timor-Leste and work alongside the EWS team to help them achieve their goal of enhancing their processes, especially for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) which is crucial for effective decision-making and project support.
In this role, the volunteer will assist Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in
Timor-Leste with developing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) framework.
The Country – Timor-Leste
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation.
Timor-Leste became independent in 2002, after it suffered a violent history through decades of struggle for independence from Indonesia. As a young nation, Timor-Leste is moving from a post-conflict fragile state to quickly transition as a developing resilient nation.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://vsa.org.nz/assets/Assignment-Descriptions-2019-2020/2025/January-2025/32afca18fb/TIM_42115_MEL-Mentor_EWB-TL-1.pd
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Timor-Leste. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced MERL professional or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience).
The length of this assignment in Timor-Leste will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
- Data management expertise
- Strong analytical skills for monitoring and evaluation
- Proficiency in developing data collection tools and systems
- Strong reporting and data presentation skills to clearly communicate findings and progress
- Training and capacity building for local staff or Experience in training and building capacity
- At least 3-years’ experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organization - Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Timor-Leste
EWB Australia has been working in Timor-Leste since 2009, developing technological solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges
facing the Timorese people.
EWB is a non-profit organization that collaborates with various entities, including community groups, social enterprises, public companies, government institutions and other non-profit organizations to achieve its mission of providing equitable access to sustainable technologies and infrastructure.
The organization's purpose is to provide equitable access to sustainable technologies that augment the resilience and livelihoods of communities.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Engineers Without Borders (EWB).
You'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Timor-Leste and work alongside the EWS team to help them achieve their goal of enhancing their processes, especially for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) which is crucial for effective decision-making and project support.
In this role, the volunteer will assist Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in
Timor-Leste with developing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) framework.
The Country – Timor-Leste
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation.
Timor-Leste became independent in 2002, after it suffered a violent history through decades of struggle for independence from Indonesia. As a young nation, Timor-Leste is moving from a post-conflict fragile state to quickly transition as a developing resilient nation.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://vsa.org.nz/assets/Assignment-Descriptions-2019-2020/2025/January-2025/32afca18fb/TIM_42115_MEL-Mentor_EWB-TL-1.pd
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Once in a lifetime volunteering opportunity in Timor-Leste!
- Bring your MERL experience to this amazing role!
- 12 months assignment- accommodation and flights provided!
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?