Description de l'offre

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL) Intern

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system and that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our staff come from hugely diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of expertise, ranging from People and Culture and Finance to Policy, Advocacy, and Conservation Science, among others. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife and are passionate about curbing or reversing nature loss.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
For our Cameroon Country Office, we are looking for a dynamic and committed a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL) Intern.
Reports to: Senior M&E Advisor, WWF CCO
Supervises: n/a
Location: Yaounde
Duration: six (06) months
Major Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor, the PMEL Intern will contribute to the development of and enhancing tools, techniques, guidelines and training materials for programme development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning to advance results- based programming.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Contribute to designing, maintenance and implementation of high-quality results-based consolidated PMEL systems for CCO and its programmes to ensure timely collection, management, and dissemination of data for reporting progress towards the programmes’ objectives.
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Contribute to undertaking analytical and evaluative functions in facilitating intra-projects coordination of reporting and monitoring format, including developing unified reporting formats and frequency of reporting and distribution timelines (tracking and trends in overall programme PMEL performance);
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Support the Senior PMEL Advisor in providing MEL guidance, oversight, and trainings to staff, including indicator development, data collection techniques and methodologies, measurement tools and analysis, and reporting protocols; developing and promoting the use of training materials, reference materials, and written guidance to all project staff and sub-grantees.
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Contribute to identifying and providing Terms of Reference for internal and external evaluators to carry out technical and professionally specific evaluations as required by international standards of probity and good practice;
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Contribute to field projects assistance to local communities in identifying and prioritizing livelihood strategies as well as elaborate and implement criteria/protocol for monitoring and evaluating effective community and institutional involvement in integrated conservation and development activities in project sites in alignment to expectations of results of the WWF global PMEL system;

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Contribute to reviewing the quality of existing social and economic data in the project area, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation;
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Contribute to developing a plan for project-related capacity-building on PMEL and reporting and organize and undertaking training with stakeholders, including primary stakeholders, in PMEL skills, including participatory aspects;
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Contribute to carrying out monitoring visits and consultations on the review of progress on a sixth monthly periodic basis as well as to providing guidance to ensure PMEL plans are consistent with the WWF guidelines and policies.
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Contribute to assisting with the development and/or reformulation of project proposals of existing projects.
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In collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor, review, produce and disseminate technical documents for WWF-CCO and its projects.
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of bachelor’s degree (BsC) in Biology or Social Sciences or development or conservation related subject, or equivalent standard of education.
Required Skills and Competencies:
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Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data;
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Conscientious, with an excellent sense of judgment;
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Excellent communication and team-building qualities;
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Regional and cultural knowledge and sensitivity;
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
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Demonstrated strong understanding of cultural and social environment in the region, and be able to live and work successfully in those environments;
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Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people;
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Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other project personnel;
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Computer literate and strong organizational skills.
WWF’s Values & behaviors:
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Demonstrating behaviors: External Orientation, Delivering Quality Outcomes, Building Working Relations, Communicating Effectively;
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Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
Working Relationships
Internal
In collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor, work with all project/programme managers and other technical staffs on project development, PMEL and socio-economic related issues.
External
In collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor, work with all programme partners (local communities, local NGOs, Government – MINFOF, private sector, international NGOs etc.) on data collection and provision and analysis as well as on development and conservation related issues.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
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Follow the link: apply here (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
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Choose the job J228 – PMEL Intern
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Answer to the questionnaire
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After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: PMEL Intern - J228- Nanga
Deadline for applications: 02 September 2026.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates for serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up. If you have not been contacted, consider your application unsuccessful.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, experience, or background.
The publication of any job, consultancy or service provider opportunity and any subsequent communications, interviews, or discussions does not constitute a binding commitment by WWF. No contractual or financial obligation shall arise on the part of WWF until a formal written contract has been duly signed by both Parties following completion of the selection process.
All stages of this process remain part of the negotiation phase and are subject to WWF’s internal validation and administrative approvals. WWF reserves the right, where necessary, to modify, postpone, or cancel the process at any stage prior to formal engagement, without incurring any liability toward applicants or third parties