Program Effectiveness Coordinator – Flexible Location

Start your career with The Salvation Army today! We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here – providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Program Effectiveness Coordinator, Location -Open to all locations (THQ Redfern/ THQ Blackburn/ DHQ QLD/ DHQ SA) for a Part-time ( 4 days a week) opportunity.

Purpose of the Role:

Develop, implement and support the ongoing improvement of SAID’s Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) systems. Provide technical support to SAID staff and implementing partners to support learning, high quality reporting and effectiveness measurement.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 4.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Effectiveness

• Implement the SAID Effectiveness Framework, including establishing fit-for-purpose data collection and analysis processes and producing internal and external reports to support strategic decision making.
• Provide technical support to relevant SAID staff to strengthen and align project DMEL (Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) with the SAID Effectiveness Framework and other relevant reporting needs.
• Coordinate the ongoing improvement of the program team’s DMEL processes to continually improve program quality and ensure reliable data collection, analysis and reporting for evidence-based performance reporting.
• Deliver DMEL training and ongoing technical support to implementing partners, where appropriate.
• Provide technical support to SAID staff to plan program and project evaluations
• Research and support the implementation of data management and analysis technologies that will improve the efficiency and quality of effectiveness measurement and reporting.
• Develop tools, training materials and other resources to support the program team’s DMEL processes
• Contribute to compliance reporting, including DFAT accreditation, as required

Networking and Partnerships

• Collaborate with other TSA territories and IHQ to develop and strengthen DMEL systems and capacity across TSA globally.
• Represent SAID at relevant sector Community of Practice meetings, workshops and conferences.

Education and Qualifications Required:

• Undergraduate degree in international development, evaluation, program management or other relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years working or volunteering in international development.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing information from various sources and preparing communications for dissemination to a wide range of audiences, including the board, communities, and donors.
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills, including well-developed report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building and strengthening the capacity of staff and partners
• Strong understanding of international and community development theories, approaches and sector standards.
• Willingness to travel as part of role, whether overseas, intra-state or inter-state and be willing to work outside of regular hours.

• A National Criminal History Check is required
• Working with children’s check

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave – 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.  We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the Apply Now link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.