Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 10 to 15 years of experience in MEL in conservation/ development programs, including supervisory experience.
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: February 16, 2026
The Nature Conservancy
Air, water, food, shelter, income: nature sustains every aspect of our lives. That's why protecting and conserving nature isn't just a matter of common sense. It's the smartest investment we can make.
Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has harnessed the power of nature to help solve our planet’s most challenging problems. And while the stakes are high, so is our resolve: to create a world where everyone thrives alongside nature for generations to come. We do this by working hand in hand with communities around the world. By committing to a science-based, non-partisan approach that’s stood the test of time. And by bringing people together, from all walks of life, to find common ground in nature.
Role
We are seeking a Lead MEL to provide strategic leadership for our monitoring and evaluation efforts. The purpose of this role is to make sure our conservation programs are actually working and to help us learn how to do things better. You will oversee the data that tracks our progress toward global 2030 goals, ensuring our decisions are always backed by solid evidence.
Responsibilities
- Create and oversee the strategic direction for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning across all India programs.
- Manage and mentor a small MEL team to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
- Design and improve MEL frameworks to capture the impact of our conservation projects accurately.
- Ensure all data collected is high-quality and useful for making organizational decisions.
- Foster a "learning culture" where teams use data to adapt and improve their projects in real-time.
- Work closely with program leads and external partners to share findings and scale successful ideas.
- Oversee MEL specifically for the PRANA program, focusing on large-scale environmental outcomes.
- Support reporting requirements for stakeholders and donors to show the value of our work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field.
- 10 to 15 years of professional experience in MEL, with a proven track record of managing teams.
- Strong skills in designing complex logic models, indicators, and data collection systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis software and a solid understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
- Strong communication skills to present data findings to non-technical audiences and stakeholders.
- Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Experience in the conservation or climate change sector is highly desirable.
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