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Available Position:
The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Solomon Islands Program is recruiting for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer. Brief detail of the role is outlined below. More detailed information can be found by searching for the JOB ID at https://careers.nature.org.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer
JOB ID: 55871

The MERL Officer will play a crucial role in advancing the MERL efforts of The Nature Conservancy Program in Solomon Islands. Reporting to the Deputy Director in Solomon Islands, the MERL officer will develop and implement the MERL framework and oversee systems to ensure that activities are tracked, assessed, and adapted accordingly to enhance the program’s impact and effectiveness alongside TNC’s strategic goals. The MERL officer will also be responsible for ensuring data integrity, analyzing and reporting data collection and fostering a culture of learning and adaptive management within the organization and among partners. As the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) officer, you will lead the MERL processes as well as supporting project coordination of projects as required for The Nature Conservancy’s Solomon Islands Program. This role involves coordinating data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance project outcomes and organizational learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in designing and maintaining a database to meet organizational needs.
• Experience in developing and managing multiple projects.
• Experience managing and supervising a team and administering a budget.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Experience interpreting data analysis, data modeling and reporting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with large-scale conservation initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management software, e.g. Smartsheet and Microsoft project, and MERL tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders across different cultures, including government, NGOs, and community and lead collaborative efforts across multiple in projects.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation in large-scale conservation or development projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government ministries/sectors, and non-profit organizations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in working with community-based conservation initiatives or development programs/projects.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process and must comply with The Nature Conservancy’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy (unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption).

TO APPLY

Apply online at https://careers.nature.org or reference the Job ID and submit your resume and cover letter to: sirecruitment@tnc.org

Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. EST on 29th of November 2024 unless otherwise stated above