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.