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 • Kenya, Brazil, CambodiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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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 learning agendas and managing project reporting while ensuring data reliability and safety.

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Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) Systems DesignData Analysis And ReportingCulturally Sensitive CollaborationStatistical Software Proficiency (R, Stata)Fluency In English And Additional Languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese)

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Hard Skills

Data Collection And AnalysisProject Implementation ReportingIndicator Collection MethodologiesQuantitative And Qualitative Research MethodsResults Framework DevelopmentAdaptive ManagementTechnical Report WritingDatabase Software (Excel, Smartsheet)Open Standards For Conservation ManagementTraditional Ecological Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration Across Time ZonesOrganizational SkillsCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Statistical Software (R, Stata)Monitoring And Evaluation DatabaseProject Management Standards

Industry Keywords

Environmental ManagementInternational DevelopmentCommunity-Centered CollaborationCapacity-Strengthening EventsDistributed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative
Track and report project implementation, performance, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and results for C1 partners and HCI globally
Collect and analyze project data and improve the results framework to align with the theory of change
Co-develop a learning agenda and culturally appropriate learning methods with Indigenous Peoples and local community organizations
Support adaptive management and respond to emerging learning needs
Assist with semiannual and annual technical reports, project progress reports, and annual project implementation reports
Design indicator collection methodologies with the Project Manager, C1 partners, and technical specialists
Monitor M&E plans and assess data reliability, precision, and feasibility
Deliver annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports, including GEF core indicator measurements
Plan and organize annual reflection workshops and summarize lessons in workshop reports
Support learning exchanges and knowledge fairs with emphasis on women and youth engagement
Design and manage a transparent, live monitoring, evaluation, and learning database
Address data sovereignty and data safety risks through systems, protocols, and agreements
Troubleshoot culturally appropriate data collection and reporting solutions
Contribute to external evaluation planning, data gathering, deliverable review, and evaluator coordination
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 may substitute for 2 years of experience
At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation projects
Experience supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities organizations with culturally sensitive, respectful, community-centered collaboration required
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 and 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
Must be legally authorized to work in the job’s location
Brazil and Kenya applicants must be nationals currently based in and legally authorized to work in Brazil or Kenya
Cambodia applicants may include nationals from South and Southeast Asian countries willing to relocate to Cambodia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid relocation: None
Visa sponsorship and relocation costs may be supported for eligible Cambodia applicants based on available budget
Equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals