Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: As the regional lead for planning, monitoring and evaluation work, this position has overall responsibility for MEL function in the region and the quality of MEL outputs in the regional portfolio. He/she will participate in the region’s management team to contribute to steering the performance and assurance of the programme and portfolio of projects implemented in the region and ensuring quality in the design and development of the portfolio. He/she will also lead the regional implementation of institutional MEL policies, practices and systems in the region. As a focal point for the PPME function, this position is expected to liaise with the global PPME Unit (and regional leads in portfolio/programme management, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT) to collaboratively build the Secretariat’s MEL capabilities in the region with regards to relevant policies, processes, practices and systems. This position provides subject matter expertise in MEL to support programme and projects implemented in the region from design to closure. She/he will provide functional line management to MEL officers, contribute to the recruitment, onboarding and training of MEL officers, and will manage project evaluations. This position will report to and work closely with the Regional Director and will support the development and implementation of the regional portfolio of projects. SPECIFIC DUTIES; 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 Policy requirements for evaluation. Facilitate learning across the portfolio by applying international best practices to enable adaptive management and organisational learning and participating in regional and global exchanges. Support resource mobilization efforts for MEL in the region, through the provision of subject-matter expertise on MEL requirements, and by ensuring projects are designed with performance frameworks, meet ESMS