Senior Project Associate, MEL- Adaptation and Resilience Finance

• The selected candidate will report to the Program Director and support the Sustainable Cities program at WRI India with the following:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive MEL plan aligned with the projects goals and objectives, focusing on urban adaptation and resilience finance.
• Design and implement monitoring tools and frameworks to track project progress, measure key performance indicators (KPIs), and assess the impact of interventions on climate resilience.
• Collect and analyse data related to project activities, financial resources, and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports for project stakeholders, including donors. These reports should clearly communicate project progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Conduct evaluations to assess the projects effectiveness in achieving its intended outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products such as case studies, policy briefs and best practices related to adaptation and resilience finance.
• Help develop knowledge products such as case studies, best practices guides, and policy briefs to share project learnings with a wider audience.
• Work collaboratively with project staff, technical experts, and city authorities to ensure a participatory approach to MEL activities.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

• Masters degree in environmental science, public policy, development studies, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks, preferably in the context of climate change adaptation and urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working on urban adaptation and resilience projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of climate finance mechanisms relevant to urban development is a plus.
• Experience with social impact measurement tools.