Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager

Job Description

Location: San Diego CA
Hours: Full-time
Compensation: $85000 to $115000 USD annually

The Waitt Institute is a team of international experts working around the globe to protect the worlds oceans and support coastal communities in Blue Prosperity (BPC) programs. This position will report to the Vice President of Ocean Science and work closely with internal teams partner governments NGOs and other pertinent monitoring programs to develop and implement monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) programs in BPC countries focused on ecosystems fisheries socio-economics and governance. The goal is to support government partners in determining if marine spatial plans and relevant marine resource management measures are achieving their ecological fisheries-related and socio-economic goals. The intent is to be practical decision-oriented and sustainable over time. This position can involve significant international travel (up to 30%).

The Waitt Institute is working with seven national and territorial governments in the North Atlantic and the Western and Central Pacific Ocean to create and implement marine spatial plans to help improve local livelihoods and economies while safeguarding marine life and ecosystems. As a global team the Waitt Institute is committed to diversity cultural competence and inclusivity and we recognize that these core values enable our success. We seek to employ talented advocates for ocean and coastal communities and we welcome all applicants.

• In coordination with country partners and other WI staff lead the continued development and implementation of country-specific MEL strategies including establishing goals objectives indicators monitoring approaches and processes.
• In support of collaborative implementation of MEL strategies lead MEL-focused coordination with government agencies local communities NGOs technical experts and international partners. This responsibility could include research design data collection analysis synthesis and presentation as requested.
• Manage contractors and consultants including work-planning budgeting and tracking deliverables.
• Organize and maintain program management systems tracking tools and internal documentation.
• Travel internationally to support in-country meetings workshops and implementation activities as needed.

• At least 5 years of experience with marine resources fisheries socioeconomics or related topics including MEL program design refinement and/or application.
• Demonstrated applied research experience in designing monitoring frameworks/strategies or related indicators data collection and evaluation and interpreting ecological fisheries socioeconomic and/or governance data for management decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate highly technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across a variety of projects.
• Bachelors degree required (Graduate degree preferred) in Environmental Studies Marine Science Oceanography Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster trust and facilitate both technical and non-technical discussions.
• Superb professional and pragmatic personal presence.
• Confidence in engagement with diverse stakeholders including scientists government resource managers and the general public.
• Curious and motivated to approach complex topics pragmatically with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines.
• Reliable responsive and comfortable working across time zones.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Unlimited Paid Time Off Excellent Medical Dental Vision options Health Savings Account 401(k) match up to 6% Performance Incentive Plan Employee Charitable Donation Match Program