Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer – HCI

World Wildlife Fund

. Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • Brazil, Cambodia, KenyaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, data analysis, and culturally sensitive collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Proficient in designing methodologies for data collection and reporting, with strong analytical and writing skills to support project implementation and performance tracking.

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Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) SystemsData AnalysisCulturally Sensitive CollaborationStatistical Software (R, Stata)Fluency In English

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionQuantitative And Qualitative Research MethodsReport ProductionDatabase Software (Excel, Smartsheet)Open Standards For Conservation ManagementBiocultural IndicatorsLearning Agenda DevelopmentProject Progress ReportingResults Framework DesignPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsStrong Writing SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityCultural Sensitivity

Industry Keywords

Environmental ManagementInternational DevelopmentCommunity-Centered CollaborationCapacity-Strengthening EventsDistributed TeamsDeveloping-Country Field Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative
Track and report project implementation, performance, and results for C1 partners and HCI globally
Collect and analyze data on project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
Reflect on and improve the results framework to align with the project theory of change
Co-develop a learning agenda and culturally appropriate learning methods with Indigenous Peoples and local community partners
Support adaptive management and respond to emerging learning needs
Assist in preparing semiannual and annual technical and project progress reports
Collaborate with Communications and Knowledge Management, GESI, C1 partners, the GCU, and other implementing partners
Design methodologies for collecting relevant indicators and monitor M&E plans
Deliver annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports, including required core indicators
Plan and organize annual reflection workshops, learning exchanges, and knowledge fairs
Design and manage a transparent, live monitoring, evaluation, and learning database
Support data accuracy, consistency, data sovereignty, and data safety
Collect and analyze relevant external data
Troubleshoot culturally appropriate data collection and reporting solutions
Contribute to external evaluation planning and execution
Present project progress and lessons learned at regional and international forums
Travel internationally for approximately one week on a quarterly basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in natural or social science, environmental management, program evaluation, international development, adult/organizational learning, or a related field
Advanced degree preferred
At least 7 years of relevant work experience
A Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields substitutes for 2 years of experience
At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation projects implemented by NGOs, agencies, governments, or large Indigenous associations
Experience supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ organizations, with culturally sensitive, respectful, community-centered collaboration
Strong analytical skills, including database software such as Excel or Smartsheet
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, research methods, and report production
Experience using statistical software such as R or Stata desired
Familiarity with Open Standards for Conservation Management or WWF Program and Project Management Standards preferred
Familiarity with traditional ecological knowledge and biocultural indicators an asset
Experience organizing learning or capacity-strengthening events or exchanges
Strong writing skills
Fluency in English required
Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese fluency or working knowledge strongly preferred
Experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones required
International developing-country field experience preferred
Applicants in Brazil or Kenya must be nationals currently based and legally authorized to work there
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job’s location
No employment visa sponsorship for the position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid relocation: None
Employment visa sponsorship and relocation are not provided for Brazil or Kenya
WWF-Cambodia may be able to support visa sponsorship and relocation costs based on available budget for eligible applicants
International travel opportunities (approximately quarterly)