Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator (gn)
HQ: Frankfurt, Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt von 1858 e.V., Headquarters, Employee, full-time, 5-7 years of experience
About the Project
As Monitoring, Evaluation and Learing (MEL) Coordinator you will revolutionize how we measure and enhance the success of our conservation efforts. By creating and implementing innovative systems, you will empower our site-based programs to gather, analyze, and report data that drives progress and fuels ongoing learning and adaptation.
As a key player in our mission, you will champion accountability, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and inspire transformative change across our worldwide conservation initiatives. Your work will ensure that our efforts make a lasting, positive impact on wildlife and ecosystems around the globe.
Your Tasks
- Coordinate and develop MEL frameworks that capture the global impact of our conservation programs.
- Provide coordination and support for site-based projects and regional MEL staff to address M&E needs.
- Conduct regular field visits to support projects and ensure alignment of global impact evaluation and site-level MEL needs.
- Coordinate the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to assess global program performance and conservation impact.
- Identify and document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from global conservation efforts.
- Develop and maintain global MEL data structures and systems to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
- Facilitate the organization’s learning processes, including developing standard procedures, training sessions, and contributing to fundraising and strategy efforts, to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Your Profile
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in environmental studies, conservation, biology, geography, public administration, law, international affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years (preferably 5+) in MEL within an international context, ideally in the conservation sector.
- Knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and MEL methods.
- Extensive experience with qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; German, Spanish, or French is a plus.
- Ability to design and implement training at various levels.
- Quick comprehension and the ability to present complex facts simply and briefly.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to travel to project sites worldwide, sometimes in remote and challenging environments.
We Offer
- Engaging and meaningful work that encourages independent and entrepreneurial thinking
- Opportunity to contribute towards the protection of impressive wilderness areas
- A dynamic and motivated team environment, working to secure outstanding wild places
- Opportunities for further training and the option for remote work within limits
- A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
The contract will be for 2-years initially with a long-term perspective.
Your Application
Join us in our mission to protect the planet’s most precious ecosystems. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to global conservation. Your application should contain a cover letter, your CV as well as qualifying certificates.
Application deadline: 14th July 2024