Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate, Countering Nature Crime

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days/month intheoffice. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.To be eligible for this positionin US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

• Manage the CNC DevResults site, ensuring all indicators and performance reporting are up-to-date and accurate within the system; maintain oversight of both USAID and WRI performance reporting deadlines
• 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 lesson learned and harvest outcomes for performance reporting
• Communicate about CNC’s MEL Plan to internal collaborator and external contributors

• Document CNC Learning activities
• Manage an annual process of reviewing and adjusting CNC Learning Questions to identify where progress is being made and where changes may be needed

• Develop, in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Party, 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 (including developing training and guidance materials)
• 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

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  Education:You have a completed a bachelor’s degree in public policy, international development, environmental studies, NGO management, or related field. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
• Experience: You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research and analysis related to nature, biodiversity, or conservation efforts. In-depth experience on one of the following topics a plus: environmental defenders; wildlife trafficking; illegal logging; and/or IUU fishing
• You are competent 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.
• Languages: English proficiency and preferably one other language
• Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this positionis based.WRI is unable to authorize visa workauthorization

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to 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