Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer – HCI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Cambodia, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee, assess, and facilitate educational activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative on a global scale and for C1 partners.

• Monitor and report on project execution, performance metrics, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and GEF core indicators.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager, C1 partners, and technical experts to create methodologies for indicator collection.

• Supervise M&E plans and evaluate data for accuracy, reliability, and feasibility.

• Advise on the utilization of monitoring data for adaptive management, learning, and informed decision-making.

• Produce annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports.

• Co-create a learning agenda and culturally relevant educational methods alongside Indigenous Peoples and local community organizations.

• Assist in preparing six-month and annual project progress reports.

• Explore emerging data and formulate proposals for adaptive management.

• Facilitate annual reflection workshops and compile reports from these sessions.

• Aid in organizing learning exchanges and knowledge fairs with GESI and CKM Officers.

• Develop and oversee a transparent live database for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning data.

• Mitigate risks related to data sovereignty and safety through established systems, protocols, and agreements.

• Gather and assess pertinent external data.

• Troubleshoot culturally appropriate data collection methods and ensure accessible reporting solutions.

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of external evaluations.

• Support the presentation of project advancements and lessons learned at regional and international forums.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Global Coordination Unit, C1 partners, implementing partners, and relevant data-sharing organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in natural or social sciences, environmental management, program evaluation, international development, adult/organizational learning, or a related discipline.

• An advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience; a Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation initiatives.

• Background with national/international NGOs, agencies, government bodies, or significant Indigenous organizations.

• Experience collaborating with Indigenous peoples and local community organizations in a culturally sensitive, respectful, and community-focused manner.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency in database software such as Excel or Smartsheet.

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, research methodologies, and report generation.

• Familiarity with statistical software such as R or Stata is desirable.

• Understanding of Open Standards for Conservation Management or WWF Program and Project Management Standards is preferred.

• Knowledge of traditional ecological knowledge and biocultural indicators is an asset.

• Experience in organizing learning or capacity-building events or exchanges.

• Excellent writing skills and fluency in English are required.

• Fluency or working knowledge of Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

• Experience working in distributed teams across various time zones is required.

• International field experience in developing countries is preferred.

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the job’s location.

• For candidates in Brazil or Kenya, they must be nationals currently residing and legally authorized to work there.

• For applicants in Cambodia, nationals from South and Southeast Asian countries willing to relocate may apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid relocation is not available for positions in Brazil or Kenya.

• Visa sponsorship and relocation expenses for Cambodia may be supported based on budget availability.

• Opportunities for international travel approximately quarterly, including week-long trips.

• Equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.