Purpose & Scope of the Role
The Head - Design & Impact will be a cross-cutting role that will lead in the
design, measurement and learning aspects of WWF India’s work across programmes. The Head, PD&I will guide the work of the
Monitoring & Evaluation leads and ensure robust project and programme
design including M&E. The Head, D & I will be expected to help develop
adaptive management strategies to enhance our M&E systems and processes and
to effectively document outcomes that will help the organization to learn and
evidence our impact.
The
position will also work closely with the Senior Coordinator - Programme Fundraising
to support the development and delivery of high-quality funding proposals and
pitches, with a primary focus on corporates, HNIs and strategic donors. The
role will also engage with fundraising leads and programme teams across
thematic areas to support the strengthening of organisational fundraising
readiness and proposal quality.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Monitoring, Evaluation &
Impact
· Lead the design process for major programmes and projects to deliver the
impact outcomes of the WWF-India strategy and to contribute to the WWF Network
strategy (Roadmap 2030)
· In coordination with the programme & M&E teams, develop a
process to improve baselines and outcome/impact level monitoring
· Support
programme leads and the Programme Director in measuring the impact of the
WWF-India strategy, including documentation needed for effective strategy
management and internal communication, and reporting to senior management and
trustees
· Directly engage with different teams to offer support to the design and
implementation of strategies, programmes, projects, campaigns, and fundraising
so that they demonstrate delivery of impact
· Train and mentor colleagues to enable the integration of learning and
excellence into project design, management and implementation
· Liaise with WWF Network colleagues in similar roles to support work on
driving quality improvements in the application of M&E at project, strategy
and organisational levels
Requirements
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
- Experience
of leading, and advanced knowledge in, the design, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation and learning of strategies, programmes and projects
so that they can achieve and demonstrate impact.
- Demonstrated
skills in, and experience of, facilitating training and guidance of peers
to support teams working on conservation or environmental policy and
practice, including through remote or virtual support.
- Experience in
direct implementation of different monitoring and evaluation approaches at
a programme and organizational level.
- Understanding of
organizational systems and culture, and how these can enable or hinder
effective programme management and learning.
- Demonstrated
experience of project/programme design in support of fundraising bids and
of project/programme management in compliance with institutional donor
expectations.
- Understanding of
relevant global monitoring frameworks and evolving approaches to M&E
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent written
and verbal communication skills (verbal, written and use of digital media)
working with both technical and non-technical language as appropriate, for
a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent
interpersonal and networking skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Effective leader,
with strong coordination and management skills; friendly and professional.
- Strong
facilitation and training skills.
- Completer/finisher
and able to prioritize multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent
analytical skills and able to make data and analysis meaningful to
different audiences.
- Confident to work
autonomously to make decisions objectively.
- Able to solve
problems creatively and pragmatically.
- Able to undertake
travel to remote field sites.
- Strong commitment
to WWF’s mission
Last date for application - 10 August 2026
WWF-India is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from women and diverse candidates.
Skills Required
- Experience leading design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of strategies, programmes and projects to demonstrate impact
- Experience facilitating training and providing guidance to peers, including remote/virtual support
- Direct implementation experience with varied monitoring and evaluation approaches at programme and organizational levels
- Understanding of organizational systems and culture affecting programme management and learning
- Experience designing projects/programmes for fundraising bids and managing projects in line with institutional donor expectations
- Familiarity with relevant global monitoring frameworks and evolving M&E approaches
- Experience supporting development and delivery of high-quality funding proposals for corporates, HNIs and strategic donors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical material for diverse audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, networking skills and cultural sensitivity
- Proven leadership with strong coordination and management skills
- Strong facilitation and training skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines and complete work to high standard
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to make data meaningful to different audiences
- Ability to work autonomously and make objective decisions
- Creative and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote field sites
- Strong commitment to WWF's mission
What We Do
WWF-India is a conservation organization dedicated to building a healthy living planet for future generations, focusing on wildlife conservation and ecological balance.
