WWF International, Design and Impact Advisor
We're looking for a Design and Impact Advisor to drive results-based management best practices in global priority programmes with a focus on planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide training in Programme Standards, especially planning and monitoring, to staff implementing Global Initiatives, mentor those staff and ensure they are integrated into communities of practices
• Develop synergies and share lessons between programmes addressing the same types of biodiversity or footprint targets especially in relation to planning and to developing impact monitoring systems
• Conduct audits and evaluations following standard protocols to learn lessons and make recommendations for adaptive management and the replication of successful strategies in similar programmes
• Act as a thought leader in one area of the Programme Standards - Monitoring - and ensure the latest research and innovation in that area is integrated in the guidelines and tools to ensure they represent best practices in results-based management
• Act as a champion for the Programme Standards and encourages their adoption, including through the development of communications and marketing materials
• Represent WWF in key partnerships as requested to further the adoption of, and development of capacity for, results-based management
Required Qualifications
• A degree in an environmental science or relevant subject;
• At least 7 years experience in strategic planning, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a conservation or environmental organization.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Experience in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of conservation programmes and the application of appropriate tools essential;
• A working knowledge of the WWF Project and Programme Management Standards (or an equivalent version of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation) and their application preferable;
• Analytical thinker with strong strategic orientation;
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Fluent English required, with excellent writing skills; other languages an advantage;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.
Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Ref: Design and Impact Advisor
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2012
Location:
WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland.Main responsibilities:
• Provide direct technical support in planning, monitoring and evaluation to staff implementing Global Initiatives• Provide training in Programme Standards, especially planning and monitoring, to staff implementing Global Initiatives, mentor those staff and ensure they are integrated into communities of practices
• Develop synergies and share lessons between programmes addressing the same types of biodiversity or footprint targets especially in relation to planning and to developing impact monitoring systems
• Conduct audits and evaluations following standard protocols to learn lessons and make recommendations for adaptive management and the replication of successful strategies in similar programmes
• Act as a thought leader in one area of the Programme Standards - Monitoring - and ensure the latest research and innovation in that area is integrated in the guidelines and tools to ensure they represent best practices in results-based management
• Act as a champion for the Programme Standards and encourages their adoption, including through the development of communications and marketing materials
• Represent WWF in key partnerships as requested to further the adoption of, and development of capacity for, results-based management
What you need:
Required Qualifications
• A degree in an environmental science or relevant subject;
• At least 7 years experience in strategic planning, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a conservation or environmental organization.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Experience in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of conservation programmes and the application of appropriate tools essential;
• A working knowledge of the WWF Project and Programme Management Standards (or an equivalent version of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation) and their application preferable;
• Analytical thinker with strong strategic orientation;
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Fluent English required, with excellent writing skills; other languages an advantage;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org .Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Ref: Design and Impact Advisor
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2012
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