Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist at World Resources Institute (WRI)

What you will do: 

MEL System Design and Implementation (40%):

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive MEL framework aligned with project indicators and targets, including: GHG emissions reductions, green jobs disaggregated by gender, public and private climate finance mobilized, energy cost savings, policy and market transformation outcomes
• Specifically, lead the development and refinement of a GHG-focused MEL framework, aligned with IPCC guidelines, GHG Protocol, and relevant donor requirements
• Establish and update robust methodologies to track direct and indirect emissions reductions
• Develop and implement MEL plans that ensure data integrity, timeliness, and alignment with donor requirements
• Lead the development of primary data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides) and support implementation through training, mentoring partners, and developing sampling strategies

Monitoring and Performance Management (30%):

• Regularly track progress against outputs, outcomes, and impact indicators
• Lead or support primary data collection, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation
• Guide project staff in reviewing monitoring results and identifying interventions to improve impact delivery
• Ensure consistent data collection protocols among project partners and provide MEL training where needed
• Coordinate with external evaluation consultants during midterm or final evaluations

Reporting, Communication, and Learning (20%):

• Prepare quarterly and annual MEL reports for internal and donor reporting
• Lead the drafting, reporting and verification of direct and indirect GHG emissions reductions for incorporation in reports
• Draft MEL sections for annual, semi annual funder reports and respond to MEL-related data requests
• Align GHG reporting with other key MEL indicators, including green jobs created, and climate finance mobilized
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and messages for diverse stakeholders
• Document and share lessons learned, case studies, and success stories to support project learning and scaling

Institutional MEL Support (10%):

• Support collaboration with the Global Managing for Results (MfR) team to enhance MEL practices across the organization
• Participate in the internal MEL Community of Practice
• Keep the Project Manager informed of MEL status and emerging data or reporting issues.

What you will need: 

• Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Environmental Science, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field
• Experience: You have 3+ years full-time relevant work experience including in results-based MEL in climate change, energy, transport, or development programs.
• Experience with quantitative analysis, particularly GHG emissions tracking, job creation metrics, and climate finance
• Proven familiarity with GHG accounting methodologies (e.g., IPCC, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064)
• Proven experience designing MEL systems, including theories of change, data tools, and indicator tracking
• Experience in report writing and results dissemination
• Experience working with government stakeholders, donors, or implementation partners
• Experience working collaboratively with different colleagues in teams based around the world and encouraging knowledge sharing
• Knowledge of or experience in e-mobility, sustainable transport, or energy access projects
• Familiarity with gender-sensitive MEL approaches and inclusive data practices
• Proficiency in statistical or data visualization tools
• Demonstrable understanding of donor-funded project requirements, especially from international climate finance mechanisms (e.g., GCF, GEF, bilateral donors)
• Experience of working in coalitions and other collaborative partnership models is desirable
• Languages: You are proficient in English, proficiency in French is a plus
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.