Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer – HCI

World Wildlife Fund

. Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative globally and for C1 partners .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems design and implementation for development or conservation projects, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in data collection and analysis. Collaborates effectively with Indigenous Peoples and local communities, ensuring culturally sensitive approaches and adaptive management practices.

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Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) Systems DesignData Collection And AnalysisCollaboration With Indigenous PeoplesStrong Analytical SkillsFluency In English

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Hard Skills

Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E)Data AnalysisQuantitative And Qualitative Research MethodsDatabase Software (Excel, Smartsheet)Statistical Software (R, Stata)Report ProductionLearning Agenda DevelopmentAdaptive Management ProposalsCulturally Appropriate Data CollectionOpen Standards For Conservation Management

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsCollaborationCulturally Sensitive CommunicationFacilitation Of Learning EventsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Natural ScienceSocial ScienceEnvironmental ManagementInternational DevelopmentCommunity-Centered CollaborationCapacity-Strengthening EventsDistributed TeamsInternational NGOsGovernment AgenciesBiocultural Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, evaluate, and support learning activities for the Heart of Conservation Initiative globally and for C1 partners
Track and report project implementation, performance, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and GEF core indicators
Design indicator-collection methodologies with the Project Manager, C1 partners, and technical specialists
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
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
Investigate emerging data and develop adaptive management proposals
Lead annual reflection workshops and produce workshop reports
Support learning exchanges and knowledge fairs with GESI and CKM 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
Contribute to external evaluation planning and execution
Support presentations of project progress and lessons learned at regional and international forums
Collaborate with the Project Manager, Global Coordination Unit, C1 partners, implementing partners, and relevant data-sharing organizations

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 substitutes for 2 years of experience
At least 3 years designing and implementing M&E systems for development or conservation projects
Experience with national/international NGOs, agencies, government, 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
Statistical software experience 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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job’s location
For Brazil or Kenya, applicants must be nationals currently based and legally authorized to work there
For Cambodia, nationals from South and Southeast Asian countries willing to relocate may apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid relocation is not provided for Brazil or Kenya
Visa sponsorship and relocation costs for Cambodia may be supported based on available budget
International travel approximately quarterly, including week-long trips
Equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics