This position will be based in WRI Washington DC office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

WRI’s Forests program seeks to encourage better governance and management of the world’s forests and degraded land to enhance socio-economic growth and opportunity, improve ecosystem services and mitigate the drivers and effects of climate change. The Global Forest Watch initiative is a key part of this approach. Global Forest Watch (GFW) contributes to this mission by increasing transparency of forest management information to support better forest governance. GFW is an online forest monitoring and alert system that unites satellite technology, open data and crowdsourcing to guarantee access to timely and reliable information about forests. The platform contains a trove of forest data, including the most frequently updated information currently available about forest change. This data can be viewed, analyzed and downloaded for free. For more information please visit www.globalforestwatch.org.

Job Highlight:

The Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist of Global Forest Watch (GFW) supports the initiative’s MEL efforts under the supervision of the Senior Manager of MEL for Land & Data Platforms and the GFW Director. You will contribute to project plans and results frameworks, and manages monitoring systems, and lessons synthesis. You will support data collection, writes reports, and liaise with WRI’s Managing for Results team.

What will you do:

Support MEL strategy at GFW (20%):

• Manage the design and implementation of MEL strategies for GFW
• Communicate with GFW staff on tools and strategies, reporting requirements, and lessons learned

Manage Project Performance Data (60%):

• You will document GFW’s project status using user stories and other metrics
• Maintain data collection methods for indicators, in spreadsheets and other systems
• Compile program data and document progress toward outcomes for internal and external communication/reports
• Coordinate with platform, engagement, and communications teams to compile data from all channels including: Google analytics, social media analytics, trainings, user feedback, small grants reports, user stories and more
• Learn to manage and process spatial data on forests and monitoring

Support for Program Reporting (20%):

• Maintain a reporting calendar
• Support donor relations regarding reports
• Write reports, make changes per leadership, and support submission to donors
• Contribute to and support progress presentation to ensure data use for decision-making

What will you need:

Experience: Experience with Monitoring Evaluation and Learning work in internships, or academically (work experience)

Languages: English (additional language skills preferred)

Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:

Salary range is between 48,000 and 54,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter. You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.