National Monitoring Evaluation Learning (MEL) Intern

Location: Jakarta
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 8^th of August 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time.

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 19 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:

• Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery
• Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery
• Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups

SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanah Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI.

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 National MEL Intern will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) unit in preparing and implementing data collection activities at both national and sub-national levels. The intern will work closely with MEL team members at both the national and provincial levels.​ 

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About You

Learning Objectives     

• ​​Acquire understanding of results driven design for development programming (e.g., theory of change or program logic and monitoring and evaluation frameworks) 
• ​Increase understanding of the role of monitoring, evaluation and learning systems in improving effectiveness and accountability of development programs.​ 
• ​​Enhance knowledge and skills in data collection, analysis, synthesis and communication of evidence to demonstrate progress and to identify challenges in development program implementation.​ 

Specific Responsibilities          

• ​​Assist in the preparation for MEL data collection activities in National and Sub National Level ​ 
• ​​Participate in data collection activities (e.g., as note taker, observer, co facilitator, etc.)​ 
• ​​Support data analysis and synthesis to document program progress  ​ 
• ​​Assist in the drafting of program reports and other evidence products​ 
• ​​Participate in MEL related workshops (e.g., quarterly review and reflection session)​ 

Other Duties 

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment. 
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA. 
• ​​Comply with data/information confidentiality and safeguard​  

Job Requirements 

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. 
• Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. Travel is based on need. 

Deliverables 

• ​​Tasking products (e.g., data collection instruments, transcripts, ppt slides, results summary, etc.)​ 
• ​​Brief paper to describe MEL system of development program ​ 
• ​​Set of recommendations to improve MEL intern management in SKALA Program​ 

Relationship Management 

​​Intern will work closely with MEL Team member in Performance and Learning units and will work under the leadership and guidance of MEL lead. She/he will also collaborate with subnational MEL team along with Subnational MEL Manager. The intern will have the opportunity to engage with program stakeholders in coordination with the MEL team.​ 

Selection Criteria 

Essential 

• ​​Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies (final year) or Master’s program in development studies, economics, social sciences, or a related field. Fresh graduates (within 12 months since graduation) are also eligible. ​  
• ​​Strong interest and basic skills in qualitative research, data analysis, and writing.​  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or other presentation tools. 
• Ability to participate full-time (at least 4 days a week) during the internship for 12 consecutive weeks 

Preferred 

• ​​Eagerness to learn about accountability systems and mechanisms in development programs.​  
• ​​Experience participating in university-based organizations.​  

Why join SKALA?
By joining the SKALA, 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
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 8^th of August 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time.

Encouraging applications from people with disabilities
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the success and well-being of person with disabilities. Candidates requiring any adjustments to participate equitably, may contact SKALA People & Culture unit at recruitment@skala.or.id and we will work with the candidate to find the right solution. This information will be strictly confidential; used solely to strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts and ensure we provide any support needed. Your disclosure will not impact on recruitment decisions.
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.