Senior Advisor, Programme and Organisational Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

WWF is one of the world's largest environmental organizations with a presence in nearly 100 countries.

We work to stop the destruction of nature and create a future where people live in harmony with nature. WWF works knowledge-based and purposefully to create solutions to the underlying causes of climate change and loss of nature. Our values are courage, respect, integrity and collaboration. We are now looking for a...

Senior Advisor, Programme and Organisational Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

WWF-Norway is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Advisor to strengthen organisational performance, quality assurance, and results-based management across our programmes and projects.

The position will lead the development and continuous improvement of MEAL systems, tools and practices, ensuring that programmes are designed, implemented, monitored and reported in line with organisational, donor and WWF Network standards. The position has a key role in effectively measuring, demonstrating and communicating results to leadership, donors, partners and the wider WWF Network, while promoting evidence-based decision-making and organisational learning.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WWF-Norway's organisational MEAL framework, policies, evaluation plans and associated tools.
• Develop and maintain standards, methods and systems for programme and project design, monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance and results-based management across WWF-Norway.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments and organisational learning processes, translating findings into practical improvements, lessons learned and best practices.
• Support organisational leadership with monitoring, performance reporting and strategic decision-making, including alignment with WWF Roadmap 2030 and organisational priorities.
• Strengthen organisational capacity in MEAL through guidance, coaching and support to programme staff and teams across WWF-Norway

Who are we looking for:

You are a strategic and collaborative professional with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, results-based management, and programme quality assurance. You have strong analytical skills, can translate complex information into practical recommendations, and enjoy supporting colleagues and leaders in using evidence and learning to improve impact.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social sciences, statistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience from the INGO sector and working with projects funded by institutional donors.
• Experience and understanding of MEAL concepts and approaches at a senior level.
• Extensive experience of planning for and implementing qualitative and quantitative methods and proven skills in developing MEAL guidelines and tools.
• Experience in document development, including policy and guidance documents and training materials.
• Strong digital skills, including experience with relevant IT tools, and preferably competence in the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage.

We offer:

• A highly welcoming and inclusive work environment with skilled, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• An opportunity to make a real impact in a respected, knowledge-based environmental organization that is part of an international network.
• A 37.5-hour work week with flexible working hours and a paid lunch break.
• Modern and centrally located office in Oslo.
• Flexible home office arrangements.
• Attractive employee benefits, including subsidized lunch, exercise during work hours, support for public transportation, and reimbursement for home office internet expenses.
• Competitive pension and insurance schemes.

Location: Oslo, Norway. Please note that applicants must already hold a valid work permit for Norway.

Applications and CV must be in English.

Deadline: 6 September 2026.

For questions about the position, please contact Liv Snesrud (Team Lead, Grant Management & Partnership) on [email protected]

About WWF

WWF-Norway has 75 employees and modern offices in central Oslo. Our annual turnover is approximately NOK 260 million, funded by public grants, private donors, and the Norwegian Postcode Lottery.

WWF-Norway work both nationally and internationally to slow down climate change, halt environmental degradation on land and at sea, and protect the natural resources we all depend on.

We do this by influencing political decisions for systemic change, practicing rights-based and inclusive nature conservation, and increasing public engagement in support of change.

We support international conservation and development projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This work is carried out in collaboration with local communities, local organizations, and authorities.

We also work actively to reduce our own footprint through measures such as annual carbon budgets for all our travel.

Our engaged, motivated, and welcoming colleagues look forward to having you on the team!