Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist, AP

OFFICE LOCATION

The position is flexible in terms of location within the TNC Asia Pacific region, in countries where TNC may hire staff, with preference given to Australia, China, Hongkong, Mongolia, New Zealand, and Singapore. There is no sponsorship for relocation and support for immigration and visa.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor .

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. T o quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist, Asia Pacific manages and maintains conservation databases and provides technical support in GIS or other relational database technologies to Conservancy staff.

The MEL Specialist, Asia Pacific participates in conservation planning at various levels, develops a process system for projects’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), develops methods for mapping and classifying ecosystems and data management; includes developing and maintaining all documentation for data and data management. They gather data from different sources and keeping the up to date for analysis. They perform data analysis; designs and produces advanced complex queries and professional reports, processes spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material and provides hardware/software support. The Conservation Information Manager III develops and delivers training to staff individually and in groups, produces maps and other graphic products and reports. They develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products library and compiles, assembles, and maintains land protection, biodiversity, and management information from various sources.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Supervises staff and has ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance, including conflict resolution.
• May help develop and manage work plans and large project budgets.
• May negotiate and contract with vendors.
• Ensures integrity of both data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics.
• Under limited supervision acts independently, resolves complex issues within the program area and may act as a resource to others.
  
  

This is a fixed-term, two-years position with the possibility of extension, subject to performance and organizational needs.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You'll Bring

• MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing, maintaining and populating databases and manual files.
• Experience with interpretation of image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling and landscape scenario analysis.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience operating GIS software, analyzing data and producing data reports and creating maps.
• Experience supervising staff (if required).
• Experience interpreting results then developing and delivering training (if required) to practitioners.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Web Browsers.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working experience in building a process system for monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Experience in applying statistical method for analysis, interpreting statistical analysis, and presenting results in a concise manner.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and geographic region(s).
• Experience collaborating with other parties to obtain different data sources.
• Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
  
  

What We Bring

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56136, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 17 February '25. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.