MEL and Adaptive Management Specialist
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a MEL and Adaptive Management Specialist in the Asia Pacific region (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia) to lead monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive management for the Coral Triangle project.
- Role
- MEL and Adaptive Management Specialist
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia (preferred); Philippines (exceptional cases)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The MEL and Adaptive Management Specialist provides technical support and leadership for the Empowering Stewardship in the Coral Triangle project. They are responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across multiple countries including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The role involves data management, capacity building, and adaptive management to improve conservation outcomes.
What you'll do
- Develop conceptual models for women's leadership in Natural Resource Management.
- Maintain the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning system.
- Lead the compilation of annual reports for donors.
- Deliver biodiversity and people-related data tools and training to staff/partners.
- Provide capacity building and mentoring to country teams.
- Manage relationships with key external partners like CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat.
What it takes
- Master's Degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in MEL and adaptive management.
- Experience leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Strong skills in synthesizing and communicating scientific data.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in multi-language or multicultural communication preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health care, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in the Asia Pacific region, with a preference for candidates in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Indonesia; some cases may be considered in the Philippines.
What is the compensation for this position?
The specific salary amount is not disclosed in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have a Master's degree in a science-related field, at least 2 years of experience in MEL, and skills in data analysis and capacity building.
When is the deadline to apply?
The organization uses a rolling interview process, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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