Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer - HCI

WWF is an international non-governmental organization established in 1961, dedicated to wilderness preservation and minimizing humanity's environmental impact. It was formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund.

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer will collaborate with the Project Manager and C1 partners to develop methodologies for indicator collection and ensure the effective application of project M&E plans. This includes gathering and analyzing data for reliability, guiding its use for adaptive management, and producing annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports for the global HCI project. The officer will also co-develop a learning agenda with C1 partners, focusing on Indigenous Peoples and local community-led stewardship, financing, leadership, and advocacy in biodiversity finance. They will assist in writing project progress reports, investigate emerging data for adaptive management proposals, and lead annual reflection workshops to identify lessons learned. Collaboration with Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Communications & Knowledge Management (CKM) Officers is crucial for organizing learning exchanges and designing transparent databases for M&E knowledge and data, while respecting data sovereignty. The role also involves troubleshooting data collection challenges, contributing to external evaluations, and presenting project progress at forums. International travel is expected quarterly.

1. Collaborate with the Project Manager and C1 partners to design methodologies for collecting relevant indicators.
2. Monitor the application of project M&E plans, analyze data for reliability, and guide its use for adaptive management and decision-making.
3. Produce a Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Report annually for the global HCI project, including measurements against core indicators.
4. Co-develop a learning agenda and culturally appropriate learning methods with C1 partners, focusing on Indigenous Peoples and local community-led initiatives and leadership.
5. Assist the Manager in writing 6-month and 12-month Project Progress Reports/Annual Project Implementation Reports for the WWF-GEF Project.
6. Proactively investigate and reflect on emerging data with C1 partners and GCU staff for adaptive management proposals.
7. Lead the planning and organization of annual reflection workshops to analyze monitoring data, identify lessons, and inform adaptive management.
8. Collaborate with GESI and CKM Officers to organize learning exchanges and knowledge fairs, incorporating traditional knowledge-sharing approaches and engaging women and youth.
9. Work with the CKM Officer to design and manage a transparent, live database for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning knowledge and data, ensuring accuracy and consistent measurement.
10. Collaborate with C1 partners and the CKM Officer to ensure data sovereignty and address data safety risks through systems and agreements.
11. Collect and analyze additional project-relevant data from external sources.
12. Troubleshoot challenges with C1 and other partners, finding culturally appropriate data collection and reporting solutions.
13. Contribute to external evaluation planning and execution, including co-designing terms of reference, participating in data gathering, and providing logistical support.
14. Support the Project Manager and CKM Officer in presenting project progress and lessons learned at regional and international forums.
15. Undertake week-long international travel approximately quarterly.

1. Bachelor’s degree in natural or social science, environmental management, program evaluation, international development, adult/organizational learning, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
2. At least 7 years of relevant work experience; a Master’s degree in the specified fields can substitute for 2 years of experience.
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation projects with NGOs, agencies, government, or large Indigenous associations.
4. Demonstrated experience supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities organizations, with a track record of culturally sensitive and community-centered collaboration.
5. Strong analytical skills and expertise in data analysis, including proficiency with database software like Excel or Smartsheet.
6. Experience in research methods, designing and implementing tools for quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and report production.
7. Desired experience using statistical software such as R or Stata.
8. Preferred familiarity with Open Standards for Conservation Management (or WWF Program and Project Management Standards) and results-based management principles.
9. Familiarity with traditional ecological knowledge and biocultural indicators is an asset.
10. Experience organizing learning and/or capacity-strengthening events or exchanges, particularly in international development or conservation.
11. Strong writing skills and fluency in English are required; Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese fluency or working knowledge is strongly preferred.
12. Required experience working in distributed teams, ideally across multiple time zones.
13. Preferred international, developing country field experience, especially in a monitoring and evaluation role within a development or conservation context.
14. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and competing priorities.
15. Analytical, attention to detail, collaborative, intercultural, and adaptive management skills.
16. Reliability and follow-through.
17. Cross-cultural communication skills.