Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer – HCI

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, assess, and facilitate learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative and Component 1 partners.

• Monitor and report on project implementation, performance, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and results.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager, technical specialists, and Component 1 partners to design methodologies for indicator collection.

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

• Direct the use of monitoring data for adaptive management, learning, and informed decision-making.

• Produce annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports, including necessary core indicators.

• Co-create a learning agenda and culturally relevant learning methods in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local community organizations.

• Assist in the preparation of semi-annual and annual project progress reports, along with WWF-GEF Annual Project Implementation Reports.

• Explore emerging data and formulate adaptive management proposals.

• Lead annual reflection workshops and compile workshop reports.

• Coordinate learning exchanges and knowledge fairs in collaboration with GESI and Communications & Knowledge Management Officers.

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

• Address data sovereignty and safety risks through appropriate systems, protocols, and agreements.

• Gather and analyze relevant external data.

• Resolve culturally appropriate data collection and accessible reporting challenges with partners.

• Participate in planning and executing external evaluations, including drafting terms of reference, gathering data, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating evaluators.

• Present project progress and insights at regional and international forums.

• Travel internationally for approximately one week each quarter as necessary.

• Carry out other pertinent assignments as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in natural or social science, environmental management, program evaluation, international development, adult/organizational learning, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required.

• A Master’s degree in the specified fields may substitute for 2 years of work experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation projects carried out by NGOs, agencies, governments, or large Indigenous associations.

• Experience in supporting Indigenous peoples and local community organizations, demonstrating a history of culturally sensitive, respectful, and community-centered collaboration.

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

• Familiarity with research methods and the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and strategies.

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

• Knowledge of Open Standards for Conservation Management or WWF Program and Project Management Standards and principles of results-based management is preferred.

• Familiarity with traditional ecological knowledge and biocultural indicators is advantageous.

• Experience in organizing learning or capacity-building events or exchanges; prior experience in supporting learning within international development or conservation is a plus.

• Excellent writing skills and fluency in English are required.

• Proficiency or working knowledge of Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese is highly preferred.

• Experience in collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones is essential.

• International field experience in developing countries is preferred, particularly in monitoring and evaluation within development or conservation contexts.

• Applicants for Brazil or Kenya must be nationals currently residing and legally authorized to work in Brazil or Kenya.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job's location; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• No paid relocation.

• Opportunities for international travel (approximately quarterly week-long travel may be expected).

• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be available for eligible applicants from Cambodia, depending on budget availability.

• Equal employment opportunities provided.