Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is seeking to hire two full-time positions: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer & Grants Specialist
With the following minimum qualifications:
1. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, social sciences, development studies, public policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in environmental conservation.
- Experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for donor-funded projects or NGOs.
- Strong knowledge of M&E tools, methods, and international best practices, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Proficiency in using M&E software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office Data analysis software.
2. Grants Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in project management, accounting, natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with grantmaking and grants management.
- Familiarity with methodologies and tools related to protected areas, natural resources management and sustainable finance.
- Experience in proposal writing and project management.
Experience – Both positions require:
- Experience in working with stakeholders in public and private sector agencies, NGOs and CBOs in The Bahamas.
- The ability to negotiate complex agreements.
- Relationship building skills to work closely with a variety of partners.
- Communicating with multiple stakeholders including government representatives, international funders, the public and media.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data quality and integrity.
- Familiarity with biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation and adaptation issues. Experience with the management of protected areas, particularly marine protected areas, will be a plus.
- A good understanding of professional grantmaking, understanding of work in the non-profit sector, and a strong desire to work with and support grantees.
The full qualifications and requirements for the positions may be found below:
Remuneration
Commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and suitability for the role.
Location
The M&E Officer and Grants Specialist positions will be based in BPAF’s Office in Nassau, The Bahamas.
Appointment
The M&E Officer and the Grants Specialist shall enter into an employment agreement with BPAF and will be subject to annual review.
If you believe you meet the requirements of the position, please send your cover letter and resume to info@bahamasprotected.com by March 26, 2025, referencing the specific position of interest.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.