The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning frameworks and tasks for the assigned project.   The MEAL Officer is a participant in WWF Philippines’ M&E working group working in line with all applicable policies and standards set. 

1. Develops and implements a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for the assigned project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and indicators. 
2. Regularly collects and analyzes data related to the assigned project’s interventions in partner sites. 
3. Works with project staff to document progress of project implementation against indicators and ensure high quality progress of the project towards its goals and objectives. 
4. Prepares timely and accurate reports on project activities, achievements, and challenges to ensure compliance with reporting requirements outlined in donor agreements in collaboration with the project team. 
5. Facilitates regular learning sessions and knowledge-sharing activities among project stakeholders. 
6. Ensures transparent communication of project progress and outcomes to internal and external audiences. 
7. Responsible for improving information management, data quality, strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across the project team.  
8. Collaborates with project teams to identify lessons learned and best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of interventions. 
9. Monitors and updates risk assessment documents as needed. 
10. Provides training and capacity-building support to partner B/LGUs and stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation processes. 
11. Engages with local communities, LGUs, stakeholders to gather qualitative data and feedback on the impact of the assigned project, while fostering strong relationships to ensure their active participation in monitoring and evaluation activities. 
12. Travels across municipalities of all sites, as well as participates in the development of new projects. 
13. Participates and complies with relevant monitoring and evaluation requirements for the project, as well as for the organization-wide monitoring and evaluation, the Conservation Project Management (CPM) database, DOST reporting, and others as may be required. 
14. Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Internal: Within WWF Philippines, reports to the Project Manager and interacts with the Project Coordinators, Senior Management, and support units (GIS, PD, ESSF, ESD, Corp, Policy, etc.) 

External: Donor partner, consultants, government officials, private sectors, community leaders, stakeholders, media, and other NGOs. 

1. MEAL Workplan 
2. Project Monitoring Reports 
3. Evaluation and Assessment Reports on project components and activities 

• Education
  • University or advanced degree in environmental science, development studies, or a related field 
• Work Experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in monitoring and evaluating environmental projects 
• Special Qualities/ Skills Required
  • Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in relevant software tools 
  • Mastery of MS Office, especially Excel, including the Google platform 
  • Experience in online survey tools 
  • Excellent report-writing skills 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders 
  • Strong people management and facilitation skills 
  • Positive attitude and an organized approach to work 
  • Good decision-making skills and require no or very minimal supervision 
  • Willing and able to travel to various project sites 
  • Ability to speak the local language in place of assignment is a plus 
  • “EQ” – the ability to connect (technically, emotionally) with environmental issues 
  • Collaborative, team player and adaptable 
  • Clearly demonstrates behaviors aligned to the culture of WWF: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly and Innovate Fearlessly. 
  • Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, WWF does not discriminate based on an applicant’s race, religion, sex, gender, or disability status. Submissions by mail will not be accepted to reduce the use of paper. Due to the high volume of applications, inquiries via phone cannot be accepted.

Interested applicants can email their CV with a cover letter to apply@wwf.org.ph with the subject line: MEAL Officer (Manpower Pooling) [First name initial_Middle name initial_Full last name].

Tenative date of commencement: October 2025