Vacancy title:
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning- Africa

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Deadline of this Job:
28 February 2023  

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

What We Can Achieve Together:

This position provides leadership for TNC Africa’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities. Much of the work involves helping MEL colleagues in the region solve problems in complex situations. The position is equal parts hands-on helping and advising on MEL. Up to 50% of the time will be travel within Africa to help with MEL challenges and provide technical support. The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning reports to the TNC Africa Conservation Director.

We’re Looking for You:

You will have the opportunity to work in some of the most important places for biodiversity in Africa, visit stunningly beautiful areas, meet with local people, and share amazing times with colleagues in the field. You will be working in the Africa region of TNC where 96% of staff say they would recommend TNC as a great place to work, and the 10-year staff retention rate is 90%. You will be working with a team of 10+ MEL professionals who have made TNC Africa a leader in MEL work internally and externally. You will be at the forefront of MEL work at TNC and have the opportunity to influence MEL practices throughout the organization. This position can be based in any of the African countries where TNC has an office, but you must already have the right to work in the country, and there is no relocation assistance provided.

Roles and Responsibilities

• MEL startup for a new project:

o             Creating a Theory of Change

o             Drafting a MEL Plan

o             Recruiting MEL staff

o             Training and backstopping new MEL staff

o             Helping establish data collection systems

o             Conducting data analysis

o             Creating online dashboards of key performance indicators for a project

• Evaluation:

o             Designing ecological and socioeconomic impact assessments with control groups

o             Recruiting and supervising consultancies for household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews

• Learning:

o             Organizing periodic Pause, Reflect and Adjust meetings for major projects to foster the adaptive management of project activities

o             Liaising with MEL professionals inside and outside the organization

• Other activities:

o             Reviewing new project proposals to ensure MEL is built into the budget and design from the start

o             Backstopping the tri-annual program reviews and bi-annual strategy reviews in the region

o             Ensuring the Hub project and strategy records for Africa are kept up-to-date

o             Working with partner organizations to help solve MEL challenges

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s Degree in science related field and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detailed technical knowledge of Monitoring Evaluation & Learning
• Cross-cultural work experience
• Experience working with partner organizations on Monitoring Evaluation & Learning
• Experience doing data analysis, report writing, and presentations to large groups of people
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• A coaching/mentoring approach that values diversity and feedback

Desired Qualification

• Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• PhD preferred and 3-5 years related experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of common software applications.
• Ability to diagnose complex problems and identify solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, written, spoken and graphical.
• Ability to operate within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills
• Attention to detail
• Training experience

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, Retirement Pension Stipend, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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