Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

ABOUT THE COMPANY The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsMaster’s degree or higher in environmental studies, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, planning, management or social sciences, economics, public policy or management engineering, or a related subject matter, business administration, etc.At least 8 years of experience in programme and project performance management, with specific experience required in MEL of at least 5 years.Proven experience with the implementation of institutional performance and assurance approaches and systems.Knowledge of the application of environmental and social safeguards, working experience in this area a plus.Demonstrated experience in results measurement methods and management in conservation, development or other relevant sectors.Demonstrated experience deg, implementing and managing complex, multi-country, multi-partner and multi-sectors projects in conservation, development or other relevant sectors in the region.Experience with leading bilateral and multilateral donor funded projects is an asset.Excellent organization and communication skills with a proven ability to engage across levels of an organization and across geographies.Experience with change management and the people skills to build a culture of accountability and learning.Excellent group facilitation skills and experience with application of monitoring and evaluation methodologiesAbility to deliver analytical reports to facilitate management decision-making. RESPONSIBILITIES Regional portfolio performance management;Lead, coordinate and assure the performance management functions in the region, specifically:Planning, monitoring and reporting;Coordinate regional input from project and programme managers to institutional Annual Cycle of planning, monitoring and reporting (for both unrestricted and restricted funding).Develop and implement regional performance measurement framework, aligned to Secretariat performance framework.Contribute to the development and implementation of regional performance criteria to steer a strategic and effective portfolio (pipeline management).Track, monitor and evaluate regional project portfolio implementation in the IUCN Programme and Project Portal and through any tools used in the region (e.g. Smartsheet).Evaluation and learning;Develop and ensure adequacy of regional evaluation framework in consultation with the Regional Programme Coordinator (or equivalent) and maintain the register of evaluations.Support project and programme evaluations, including advise on evaluation ToRs and evaluation management, ensure projects comply with the IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Polic