Senior Advisor, Impact Measurement

About Us

WWF-NL is a professional and dynamic organization with an informal work culture based in Zeist, the Netherlands. WWF-NL is active in 14 landscapes. Here, we focus on our main objectives: zero habitat loss and zero species extinction. We believe that inclusion and participation are the cornerstones of our work.

The organization consists of four departments: Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development, and Finance & Operations. In this context, WWF-NL’s Science & Impact team within the Conservation department is seeking an Impact Measurement Senior Advisor (32–36 hours).

The Science and Impact (S&I) team is responsible for the following:

1. Our strategy is based on the latest scientific research and evidence
2. Impact is measured and reported
3. The knowledge that is generated is synthesized and disseminated
4. Reflecting, learning, and improving our strategies
5. Robust design and quality assurance of programs

The Impact Measurement Senior Advisor will report to the Head of the Science and Impact Unit. They will develop a methodology to measure our impact across all 14 landscapes and create impact narratives to communicate our impact to a wide audience.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain theories of change for each landscape;
• Develop a methodology to measure WWF-NL’s impact;
• Support the impact reporting process;
• Manage WWF-NL's progress and impact dashboard;
• Manage the consulting contracts required for the above;
• Liaise with other WWF teams and offices on broader initiatives and projects to collaborate and share knowledge.

Who are you?

The requirements for the Senior Advisor for Impact Measurement are:

• At least six years of experience working in the development, conservation, or related sectors, with a focus on developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches, and conducting evidence-based analyses to understand and report on the programmatic and organizational impact on nature, climate, and/or people;
• Expertise in developing Theories of Change, logical frameworks, results chains, or other impact measurement methodologies;
• Experience in contribution analyses and other methods for analyzing causality in evaluations;
• You are a team player and feel comfortable working with international colleagues;
• You are organized and have strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Educational background in a field such as international development, geography, political science, environmental economics, biological or ecological sciences, physical sciences, etc.;
• Proficiency in English.

Desired skills include:

• Experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning;
• Knowledge of program and project cycle frameworks in conservation and development;
• PhD in a related field;
• Proficiency in Dutch.

Core values

You identify with the core values of WWF-NL:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaboration

What do we offer?

• You will be able to work in a sustainable office surrounded by nature;
• Fun coworkers and the opportunity to build an international network;
• Vegetarian lunches in our cafeteria and free after-work drinks every other Thursday;
• An employment contract for 32–36 hours per week. Initially, a one-year fixed-term employment contract with a one-month probationary period will be offered;
• Salaries that are in line with the standard in the Dutch nonprofit sector; The minimum gross monthly salary for this role is 4,508 EUR and the maximum monthly salary is 5,821 EUR (based on a 40-hour workweek) (we determine salaries based on relevant experience, so please note that, depending on the salary we are able to offer, we may not be able to sponsor a highly skilled migrant permit for applicants over the age of 30 who do not meet the reduced salary requirement set by the IND);
• Employees receive a personal budget consisting of an 8% vacation allowance and a 2.08% flexible budget, and are entitled to 6 weeks of vacation per year (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• We encourage flexible work arrangements, the use of public transportation, and biking for work-related travel. Employees receive an NS Business Card for second-class travel to and from work;
• We also have a hybrid work model, so employees can alternate between working from home and from the office.

Information and procedure

If you are interested in this position, please apply bythe end of the day on Sunday, April 28, 2024, usingthe application form on our website.

Please note that you must have a valid work permit to work for WWF-NL.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruitment Coordinator) atbvanlancker@wwf.nl. Questions about this role can be directed to Ravic Nijbroek (Head of Science and Impact) atrnijbroek@wwf.nl.

We actively strive to ensure that our workforce reflects society and the international nature of our organization. We therefore especially encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We take the safety and protection of our colleagues seriously. The successful candidate is therefore required to complete an integrity statement and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). We may also request references.

If you are an intermediary, please do not contact us. We will contact recruitment agencies directly if necessary.