JOB DESCRIPTION

“Australian Governance Support to Tonga (2009–2025) – A Retrospective Topline Evaluation”

Australian Governance Support to Tonga (2009–2025) – A Retrospective Topline Evaluation

DT Global is the managing contractor of the Tonga Australia Support Platform (TASP) an Australian Government investment providing a range of support services to DFAT and Technical Advisers deployed to work in Tonga.

Scope of Services

TASP is commissioning an experienced evaluation team to undertake a high-level retrospective assessment of DFAT’s governance support in Tonga from 2009–2025. The evaluation will examine 15 years of DFAT-funded governance programs—including EPSR, TEGS, the TASP Governance Pillar, and early TAGS—by analysing outcomes, achievements, challenges, trends, and any areas of decline across core governance areas such as public financial management, procurement, civil service reform, and integrity institutions. Using qualitative and quantitative methods (document review, interviews, and trend analysis), the team will generate insights and lessons to guide future programming, including TAGS and DFAT’s Final Investment Monitoring Report (FIMR). Key deliverables will include an inception report, draft and final evaluation reports, and a stakeholder presentation, culminating in practical, evidence-based recommendations to shape the future strategic direction and design of governance support.

Full Tender documents can be found here https://tinyurl.com/3ue97drd

Responsibilities:

The contractor will be required to provide the following services/goods:

1 1. Evaluation Scope & Focus

· Conduct a 15-year retrospective evaluation (2009–2025) of DFAT’s governance support to Tonga.

· Cover all major governance programs and thematic areas: PFM, procurement, civil service reform, and integrity institutions.

· Assess outcomes, challenges, bottlenecks, trends, and areas of backsliding.

2 2. Data Collection & Analysis

· Undertake a structured desk review of key DFAT, GoT, and development partner documents.

· Conduct 15–20 key informant interviews with DFAT, GoT agencies, implementing partners, and donors.

· Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to assess contributions to outputs, outcomes, and sector changes.

3 3. Lessons Learned & Strategic Insights

· Identify lessons on relevance, sustainability, political economy factors, and impacts of external shocks (e.g., COVID-19, disasters).

· Provide evidence-based insights to support TAGS design and DFAT’s Final Investment Monitoring Report (FIMR).

4 4. Deliverables & Reporting

· Produce an Inception Report, Draft Report, Final Evaluation Report, and Executive Summary.

· Deliver a virtual or in-person presentation of findings.

5 5. Recommendations

· Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the strategic direction, design, and implementation of future governance support.

How to Apply:
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button or email your application with the reference “Australian Governance Support to Tonga (2009–2025) – A Retrospective Topline Evaluation” to [email protected]

Please submit

1) Response to Parts 1 to 6 outlined in Annex 2

2) Curriculum vitae/resume.

3) Name and contact details (phone and email) of three referees.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 08 December 2025 / 16hr / UTC +13 (Tonga Standard Time)

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.