Nature Conservancy Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Water Funds Jobs in Kenya

Nature Conservancy Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Water Funds Jobs in Kenya

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures.

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Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work.

In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent.

Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.

We invest to protect some of the world’s most intact ecosystems, protect global biodiversity and promote carbon storage. TNC aims to harness its organizational resources and leverage existing global expertise to maximize impact. Jointly with other aligned partners in the continent we are moving fast in achieving desired results and developing needed capacity to sustain the gains made.

What We Can Achieve Together

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will be responsible for the design, coordination, and support for implementation of an M&E and learning framework by the Resilient Watersheds program’s 15+ projects. Reporting to the Region’s Water Funds Director, the position will be based at a suitable TNC office in Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia or South Africa.

No relocation or visa sponsorship or assistance is being offered with this position. This is a 2-year term limited position. Extension of tenure will be subject to performance and availability of funds.

The responsibilities and scope for this position are:

Develop and institutionalize a strong program-level MEL system for the program

Develop the program’s Performance Monitoring Plans and provide M&E support in refining results frameworks and identifying relevant indicators to report on results.

Generate timely and accurate donor reports with necessary data support and own the reporting process including preparing presentations based on MEL data as needed.

Support the development and application of appropriate data collection tools and methods

Develop the program’s field-monitoring framework that allows for systematic planning and tracking of implementation activities e.g., templates for specific project’s field monitoring and reporting.

Provide timely and accurate updates for program activities to the regional dashboard and the TNC Hub.

In collaboration with each of the Water Fund leads, strengthen data collection to measure progress towards both TNC’s 2030 and program level targets.

Foster cross site learning, prepare and manage visitor schedules, strengthen a Community of

Practice for compiling case studies, sharing of best practices and lessons learned for adaptive management.

Provide advice to the Resilient Watersheds team on improving program/project performance using MEL findings.

We're Looking for You

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist is a core team member of the multi-disciplinary Resilient Watersheds (Water Funds) program that advances environmental conservation, economic development, and human wellbeing goals across the Africa region.

The role is responsible for supporting all monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) related to water funds and catchment investment mechanisms, including gathering credible data and related activities.

The bearer of this role will benefit from technical support provided to the wider TNC regional and global freshwater strategy and Resilient Watersheds program leaders, through TNC’s Monitoring and Evaluation teams.

The position will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the various projects and strategies. They will design and execute relevant trainings, provide technical assistance to TNC partners and the implementing agencies, in relation to monitoring, reporting, and learning.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, natural resources management, development studies, statistics, project management, social sciences, or related disciplines related field is required. and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation systems, including development of tools and methods, indicators, data quality control and reporting requirements.

Experience offering MEL technical support during project implementing and providing guidance on monitoring and evaluation for projects to multiple projects across various locations/ countries in Africa

Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies

Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.

Experience preparing reports of findings.

Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people

Experience managing project, workloads and finances under deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, natural resources management, development studies, statistics, project management, social sciences, or related disciplines related field is required.

Over 7 years’ experience in implementing activities related to biodiversity conservation, partners, and community conservation and/or natural resource management.

Experience offering MEL technical support during project implementing and providing guidance on monitoring and evaluation for projects to multiple projects across various locations in Africa

Expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical evaluation methods including research design and implementation and data cleaning and analysis.

Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection skills in similar or related fields.

Strong data analytical skills, interpretation, and presentation of information to a broad range of audiences

Experience in designing, managing, supervising, and reporting on digital data collection activities

Experience analyzing data using GIS and statistical packages such as Excel

Experience maintaining an online database for monitoring performance and outcomes.

Experience with strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for MEL.

Experience working in complex partnerships and with multiple stakeholders.

Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.

Good command of English language. Understanding of French, Swahili is an added advantage

Willingness to travel to remote geographies in Africa and lead prolonged field work and with multiple cultures and economic contexts.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Nature Conservancy Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Water Funds Jobs in Kenya

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