Coordina un proyecto para proteger aves y biodiversidad de otras especies invasoras en islas del Pacífico

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MEL (MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING) COORDINATOR, PACIFIC ISLAND RESTORATION PROGRAMME


The MEL Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of MEL across a diverse portfolio of biological and social indicators and national and regional projects, partners, and supporters.


BirdLife International (BLI) Pacific Secretariat is looking for an experienced MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Coordinator with a passion for nature and the Pacific Islands region.

The BL Island Restoration Programme is aiming to secure Pacific Island birds and other native biodiversity by addressing key threats. Of these, invasive alien species are responsible for most extinctions on islands and remain a leading cause for species decline and habitat degradation. Invasive species impacts are not limited to the natural environment profoundly effecting livelihoods (i.e., agriculture), ecosystem services, trade, infrastructure, human health, climate resilience and the Pacific way of life. In countering these issues the Programme is acting through an IAS led, multi-sectoral, Nature-based Solutions approach to securing significant, sustainable outcomes for Pacific Island biodiversity, ecosystems, and people. Knowledge of the Programme impact is essential to the cycle of identifying and integrating successes, learnings, and informing future programme development led by the MEL Coordinator.

The Programmes Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will be guided through a regional Strategy with technical expertise supporting indicator selection and data interpretation, and the provision of training and advice to (national) Programme partners. The position is to be based at the BirdLife Pacific Secretariat Office in Suva, Fiji.

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MEL (MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING) COORDINATOR, PACIFIC ISLAND RESTORATION PROGRAMME (SUVA, FIJI)

Primary Responsibilities

The MEL Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of MEL across a diverse portfolio of biological and social indicators and national and regional projects, partners, and supporters. The MEL Coordinator has well developed MEL technical skills relevant to tropical island ecosystems and biota (particularly birds) informing recovery, climate adaptation and capacity building outcomes from IAS management interventions, and preferably the ability to support related social (GESI, economic, cultural) interests in Pacific Island communities. A key challenge will be to support the development of MEL systems and processes which are able to adequately manage the complexity and diversity of individual and local contexts, while still providing a measure of overall impact and learning at programme level.

Key Requirements Understanding of invasive species effects on Pacific Island birds and other indigenous biodiversity, ecosystems, livelihoods, climate change and of the management solutions.
Knowledge of ecological monitoring frameworks for biodiversity outcomes including synergies with social development needs relevant to low income and subsistence based rural economies
Ability to coordinate, engage with, and train people (in MEL) from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds
Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and communicate MEL results informing impact and programmatic strategic development.
Extensive experience developing and implementing MEL frameworks for indigenous island ecosystems and in assessing the impact of social pressures/interventions (livelihoods, ecosystem services, culture, and traditional values, and GESI)
Knowledge of the application of Nature-based Solutions to terrestrial Pacific Island ecosystems and biodiversity

For a complete description of the role please refer to the Job Description.

Employment Terms

The post is offered initially as a 24-month contract, commencing March 2023. Subject to funding, the position could be extended and developed further in scope.

An annual salary package of up to £40,000.00 based on skills and experience

BirdLife values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Find out more about our Diversity statement.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will consider putting into place appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We are able to offer a hybrid model of working on site and from home/remote for most roles, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance

Application ProcedureCurriculum Vitae (max 3 pages) including at least two contactable Referees.
Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role.
Applications to be sent to suva.office@birdlife.org with subject title ‘MEL Coordinator Application’.
Any further information can be requested via the email address above.

Closing Date: February 26th, 2023