Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer – HCI

World Wildlife Fund

. Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative and Component 1 partners .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Kenya, Cambodia, BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems design and implementation for development or conservation projects, with a strong focus on culturally sensitive collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and adaptive management to support project outcomes and learning.

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

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Hard Skills

Data Collection MethodologiesQuantitative And Qualitative Research MethodsDatabase Software (Excel, Smartsheet)Open Standards For Conservation ManagementResults-Based Management PrinciplesAdaptive Management ProposalsLearning Agenda DevelopmentProject Implementation ReportingIndicator-Collection MethodologiesCommunity-Centered Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsCultural Sensitivity

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentConservation ProjectsIndigenous Peoples SupportDistributed TeamsField Experience In Developing Countries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative and Component 1 partners
Track and report project implementation, performance, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and results
Design indicator-collection methodologies with the Project Manager, technical specialists, and Component 1 partners
Monitor M&E plans and analyze data for reliability, precision, and feasibility
Guide use of monitoring data for adaptive management, learning, and decision-making
Deliver annual Results Framework and Work Plan Tracking Reports, including required core indicators
Co-develop a learning agenda and culturally appropriate learning methods with Indigenous Peoples and local community organizations
Assist with six-month and annual project progress reports and WWF-GEF Annual Project Implementation Reports
Investigate emerging data and develop adaptive management proposals
Lead annual reflection workshops and prepare workshop reports
Organize learning exchanges and knowledge fairs with GESI and Communications & Knowledge Management Officers
Design and manage a transparent live database for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning data
Address data sovereignty and data safety risks through systems, protocols, and agreements
Collect and analyze relevant external data
Troubleshoot culturally appropriate data collection and accessible reporting solutions with partners
Contribute to external evaluation planning and execution, including terms of reference, 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 as needed
Perform other relevant assignment tasks

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; an advanced degree preferred
At least 7 years of relevant work experience
A Master’s degree in the specified fields may substitute 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, government, or large Indigenous associations
Experience supporting Indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, with a demonstrated track record of culturally sensitive, respectful, community-centered collaboration
Strong analytical skills and expertise analyzing data, including database software such as Excel or Smartsheet
Experience with research methods and designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and strategies
Experience using statistical software such as R or Stata desired
Familiarity with Open Standards for Conservation Management or WWF Program and Project Management Standards and results-based management principles, tools, and techniques preferred
Familiarity with traditional ecological knowledge and biocultural indicators an asset
Experience organizing learning or capacity-strengthening events or exchanges; prior experience supporting learning in international development or conservation an advantage
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, especially in monitoring and evaluation in development or conservation
Applicants for Brazil or Kenya must be nationals currently based and legally authorized to work in Brazil or Kenya
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job’s location; position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position
Paid relocation: None
International travel opportunities (week-long travel may be expected approximately quarterly)
Visa sponsorship and relocation support may be available for eligible Cambodia applicants, based on available budget
Equal employment opportunities