Monitoring and evaluation expert (Southeast Asia)

DRS is looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert for INGO. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and evaluating climate change projects implemented in Southeast Asia. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives and make a positive impact on communities in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust M&E frameworks for climate change projects in Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
2. Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of project data to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement.
3. Conduct regular field visits to project sites across Southeast Asia to assess the effectiveness of project interventions, gather feedback from stakeholders, and identify best practices and lessons learned.
4. Collaborate closely with project teams, partner organizations, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the integration of M&E activities into project planning, implementation, and reporting processes.
5. Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to project staff and partners on M&E methodologies, data collection tools, and reporting standards.
6. Prepare high-quality M&E reports, presentations, and other deliverables for internal use, donor reporting, and external communication purposes.
7. Stay abreast of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in M&E within the context of climate change and environmental conservation, and apply relevant insights to improve project effectiveness.

Requirements:

1. At least 5 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Southeast Asia.
2. Strong background in climate change adaptation and mitigation projects, with demonstrable knowledge of relevant M&E frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
3. Experience working with INGOs, donor agencies, or international development organizations on environmental projects in Southeast Asia is highly desirable.
4. Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, including experience with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences through written reports, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
6. Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, or a related field.
7. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages commonly spoken in Southeast Asia (e.g., Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese) is an asset.