There’s something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.

We’re affecting real climate-change impact for children in Tonga

The Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) initiative is a multi-country climate adaptation project implemented in Tonga, South Sudan, and Cambodia, with primary funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). In Tonga, BRACE is delivered through a partnership between the Executing Entity (EE), the Government of Tonga via the Ministry of Education and Training (MET), and the Accredited Entity (AE), Save the Children Australia.

The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of children and communities by embedding climate adaptation into education systems and practices. A Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established within MET to support project implementation, including planning, coordination, financial and contract management, environmental and social safeguards, and monitoring and reporting. The PMU is responsible for the overall coordination of BRACE and is led by the Team Leader.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We work at community, provincial and national levels to strive for the attainment of the rights of children and young people.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, maximum term role, you’ll work as a part of our team in Nuku’alofa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The PQ & MEAL Manager plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children. The PQ & MEAL Manager Leader will hold the senior leadership role within the PMU and be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the MEAL framework and strengthening program quality of the BRACE project in Tonga.

You will make a difference by:

· Leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system that supports high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement across all project components.

· Conducting and overseeing quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate actionable insights that inform program design, implementation, and adaptation.

· Building and maintaining strong working relationships with project staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders to promote a shared commitment to program quality.

· Role modelling the values of the Government of Tonga, Save the Children, and the Green Climate Fund, promoting values-based leadership.

Does this sound like you?

You have a minimum of five years of substantial experience in program quality and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of projects in development contexts.

This role requires:

• Proven skills in designing and implementing MEAL systems, including MEAL planning; quantitative and qualitative data collection, management and analysis; accountability mechanisms and learning processes
• Experience in conducting and/or managing assessment and evaluation processes
• Experience in establishing and supporting program quality processes, including programmatic quality benchmarks and GEDSI inclusive programming.
• Able to write clear and effective assessment and project reports with high level of written and spoken English
• Experience in building the capacity of programs to effectively implement MEAL and Program Quality systems
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring diverse teams, including direct supervision of staff and oversight of consultants.
• Project management skills and an ability to balance multiple tasks at one time
• Highly organised and able to plan well
• Able to work harmoniously in cross cultural environment

We strongly encourage Tongan and/or other Pacific Nationals to apply for this role.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.

In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

· Internal employment and development opportunities

· Friendly and flexible work environment

· Child friendly work environment

· Competitive remuneration & relocation assistance (if applicable).

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking one of the buttons below.

Applications close 11:59pm Nuku’alofa time, Sunday 9^th November 2025

Position Description – BRACE PQ & MEAL Manager

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.