Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), and Administration Officer – Land & Livelihoods Team (bilingual in French and English)
Location: Flexible – London (Bethnal Green) / Hybrid / Fully Remote
Hours: Flexible: offering either full-time hours or the possibility of 80% workload, allowing for a 4-day work week
Reporting to: Lands & Livelihood Manager
Contract: fixed term to September 2025 (with the possibility of extension contingent upon funding availability)
Salary: this job is offered in both the UK and France. Due to higher employer costs in France, the gross salary for this position varies between the two countries. In the UK, it will be GBP 32,534 FTE, while in France, it will be € 30,810 FTE. Please be informed that RFUK operates on a fixed salary grid, and as such, salaries are non-negotiable.

About the role

(For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please see the Job Description)

We are looking for a MEL and Administration officer to join our Land & Livelihoods team.
This role will contribute to the achievement of the “Forest for the Future” and CAR programmes objectives by monitoring project implementation against objectives, providing comprehensive support to the L&L team, and directly supporting partner NGOs involved in the projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice.

 Person specifications

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and/or interest in forest governance and human rights, particularly in Central Africa. They should have experience and/or interest in providing project management support within a charitable organisation or in an international development context, as well as collaborating with local NGOs in developing countries. Additionally, they should have experience and/or interest in managing development project budgets, monitoring expenditure and processing payments.
Basic understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), project work plans, and logical frameworks is necessary, along with proficiency in producing high-quality financial and narrative reports.
The candidate must demonstrate the capability to manage projects in accordance with the requirements of institutional donors and contribute to strategic project development, including project design and the creation of funding proposals.
Furthermore, the successful applicant must be fluent in both written and spoken English and French.
They should also be willing to undertake travel for up to 16 weeks per year, including visits to remote forest areas.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they believe they may not fully meet all the requirements. Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their suitability for the role in their cover letter.