Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator, Micronesia and Polynesia

📋 Description

• • The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator for The Nature Conservancy’s Micronesia and Polynesia Program plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and impact of conservation initiatives across this vital region.
• • This position is instrumental in supporting the design and meticulous implementation of comprehensive MEL plans, crucial for tracking and reporting on socio-economic, human well-being, and environmental outcomes across a diverse portfolio of conservation projects.
• • A key responsibility involves developing and maintaining robust project data systems, ensuring that progress against key performance indicators is accurately tracked to facilitate adaptive management and strategic adjustments.
• • The role requires active participation in the preparation of high-quality donor reports and the creation of insightful internal learning products, distilling complex data into actionable intelligence.
• • The MEL Coordinator will collaborate closely with conservation program staff, guiding them through the process of developing MEL plans, identifying appropriate indicators, and defining effective means of data collection.
• • Ensuring data quality and timely reporting are paramount, underpinning the reliability of the program's performance metrics and strategic decision-making.
• • A significant aspect of the role involves facilitating knowledge sharing and learning sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practice dissemination among program teams.
• • The coordinator will act as a crucial liaison with regional partners, working to harmonize MEL indicators and approaches, thereby strengthening collaborative monitoring efforts and ensuring alignment with shared conservation goals.
• • This position is dedicated to developing and maintaining replicable and scalable systems and processes for monitoring progress, providing essential feedback loops for project refinement.
• • The role demands the integration of diverse primary and secondary data sources, encompassing spatially explicit information, census data, field surveys, and qualitative interviews, to generate both quantitative and qualitative evidence of program strategy effectiveness.
• • The MEL Coordinator will translate findings into clear communications for project managers, directly informing strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• • A critical function is to ensure coherence between TNC’s overarching organizational-level 2030 goals and the practical implementation and monitoring systems at the regional project level.
• • The position involves working hand-in-hand with TNC Micronesia and Polynesia staff and local project partner organizations to enhance their MEL systems, build capacity in MEL design and implementation, and effectively incorporate valuable local knowledge.
• • Advising on relevant data collection and analysis methods will be a core duty, ensuring that the program utilizes the most appropriate and effective techniques.
• • Reporting to project partners in culturally and audience-relevant ways, including the creation of compelling stories, visuals, and dashboards, is essential for effective communication and engagement.
• • The role requires a proactive approach to identifying lessons learned and knowledge gained throughout project implementation, feeding this intelligence back into adaptive management strategies.
• • The MEL Coordinator will support rigorous impact evaluations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the program's long-term effectiveness and impact.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical conservation efforts in a geographically diverse and ecologically significant region, directly influencing the success of projects aimed at protecting vital ecosystems and supporting local communities.
• • The successful candidate will be a key player in translating scientific data and field observations into tangible conservation outcomes, ensuring accountability and driving continuous improvement within the program.
• • The role demands a blend of analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to conservation principles, making it an impactful and rewarding opportunity for a dedicated professional.
• • By fostering robust MEL practices, this role directly contributes to the sustainability and long-term success of conservation initiatives in Micronesia and Polynesia, aligning with TNC's global mission to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.