Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate, Countering Nature Crime

World Resources Institute - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Washington, DC

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate for the Countering Nature Crime project at the World Resources Institute (WRI) plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan. This position involves managing performance monitoring, analyzing data collection methodologies, and providing training to project partners. The associate will also contribute to the project's Gender Analysis and Action Plan and Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan, ensuring that equity is integrated into all aspects of the work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CNC DevResults site, ensuring all indicators and performance reporting are up-to-date and accurate.
• Compile and review relevant CNC performance data from project partners and WRI.
• Ensure project partners are trained in and aware of their reporting responsibilities under CNC.
• Develop MEL guidance documents and training materials.
• Review data collection methodologies, track, and capture data for select indicators.
• Review CNC Work Plans, Quarterly, and Annual Reports to identify lessons learned and harvest outcomes for performance reporting.
• Communicate about CNC's MEL Plan to internal collaborators and external contributors.
• Document CNC Learning activities and manage an annual process of reviewing and adjusting CNC Learning Questions.
• Develop a framework and research plan for CNC's Gender Analysis and Action Plan.
• Ensure project partners are trained in and aware of their requirements under the GAAP.
• Provide inputs to the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP).
• Collaborate with partners to ensure progress and compliance with the EMMP.
• Contribute to annual reporting on both the GAAP and EMMP.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, international development, environmental studies, NGO management, or related field (or relevant work experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research and analysis related to nature, biodiversity, or conservation efforts.
• Competence in the use of DevResults for project reporting and data visualization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender, equity, and social inclusion issues and their intersection with nature crime.
• Experience with USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) requirements and processes, and project reporting requirements.
• Experience synthesizing reports, conducting virtual trainings, and communicating project outcomes to internal and external audiences.
• English proficiency and preferably one other language.

Nice-to-haves

• In-depth experience on topics such as environmental defenders, wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and/or IUU fishing.

Benefits

• Access to the WRI global network with opportunities to exchange and learn from colleagues.
• Impactful work within a mission-driven organization with varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that prioritizes diversity and inclusion.
• Involvement in different working groups and affinity groups.
• Commitment to a hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution.