Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Advisor

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Advisor – Verdens Skove

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with regular travel to Ethiopia and Uganda, occasional trips to Europe and Latin America)
Employment Type: Contract, Full‑time
Career Level: Senior (5–8 years)
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Salary: Competitive and negotiable

About Verdens Skove

Verdens Skove (Forests of the World) is a Danish environmental NGO with over 40 years of experience in forest protection and community‑led development. As a strategic partner of Danida, we work across East Africa, Central America, and South America to link forest conservation with sustainable livelihoods through agroforestry, certification, and inclusive market systems.

Our East Africa Hub, based in Addis Ababa, leads transformative programs in Ethiopia, Uganda, and the DRC, in partnership with national and community‑based organizations. Together, we restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and build sustainable value chains that benefit both people and nature.

Role Purpose

The PMEL Advisor will strengthen planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning across Verdens Skove’s East Africa portfolio. The role ensures impact measurement, accountability, and adaptive management while supporting partners and smallholder enterprises in business and value chain development.

You will report to the Hub Director and collaborate closely with global advisors, playing a key role in embedding evidence‑based learning into program design, donor reporting, and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMEL processes aligned with Verdens Skove’s global framework.
• Support partners and hub staff in developing theories of change, indicators, and data collection tools.
• Conduct baseline studies, evaluations, and regular monitoring visits.
• Ensure data quality and analyse results to inform adaptive management.
• Facilitate reflection and learning processes with partners and communities.
• Produce concise reports for management and donors.
• Ensure PMEL approaches are participatory, gender‑responsive, and rights‑based.
• Contribute to fundraising by integrating PMEL evidence into proposals and donor reports.
• Support enterprise development and market engagement through relevant indicators.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in international development, project management, M&E, business, statistics, environmental management, or related field.
• 5+ years of PMEL experience with conservation or development NGOs.
• Proven success in securing funding from bilateral donors and foundations.
• Experience in forest conservation, agroforestry, climate adaptation, and value chain development.
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative PMEL methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, STATA, Power BI).
• Excellent proposal writing and donor compliance knowledge.
• Fluency in English; Amharic and Afaan Oromo are strong assets.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and data management abilities.
• Knowledge of certification schemes, EUDR, and enterprise development is an advantage.
• Ability to work across cultures and foster inclusive partnerships.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to: verdensskove.vacancy@gmail.com within 10 working days of this announcement.

In your cover letter:

• Explain your motivation for applying.
• Highlight your most relevant PMEL, fundraising, and business development achievements.
• Share your vision for strengthening impact measurement in forest conservation.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Commitment

Verdens Skove is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially women. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability.