Exciting opportunity at the International Department of the Rainforest Foundation Norway!

Rainforest Foundation Norway seeks an experienced MEL and Capacity Building Adviser for the Peru & Colombia programme.

We are seeking a MEL and Capacity Building Adviser for the Peru and Colombia Programme to be responsible for providing technical expertise and competence on planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and results at country level. The position also contributes to development of partner capacities and implementation of cross-cutting policies at country level. 

About Rainforest Foundation Norway: Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) is one of Europe’s leading organizations dedicated to protecting the world’s rainforests and strengthening the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPs & LCs). For over three decades, we have built a vibrant network and strong engagement in the Amazon, partnering with national civil society organizations to drive impactful change.

Location: Oslo.

Reporting Structure:
This position will report directly to the head of the relevant country programme.

Travel Requirements:
The role requires availability to travel within Peru and Colombia and the Amazon region.

Key responsibilities: 

• Carry out complex assessments and analyses and guide and support others in RFN within the area of responsibility
• Coordinate and support the team in planning and reporting processes, designing and implementing evaluations, and results monitoring and management.
• Support the implementation of RFN’s cross-cutting policies, risk management, capacity building and carrying out due diligence of partner portfolio in country programme(s).
• Contribute to further develop RFN’s systems, tools, and processes for MEL.
• Carry out frequent internal communication to advise, inform, and guide.
• Lead or contribute to departmental projects, task forces and working groups.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Advanced knowledge in their area acquired through higher education (normally master) and/or relevant experience. Formal education can be compensated with documented and relevant experience
• Able to work independently with limited guidance from a manager
• Demonstrates experience in assessing opportunities, challenges, and stakeholders with which to engage
• Experience in multicultural and international working environment settings
• Fluency in written and verbal English is required, and a professional understanding of Spanish is required.
• A strong communicator who excels at active listening produces cogent and polished writing
• Personal attributes - strong interpersonal and analytical skills with problem-solving ability

What we offer:

• A permanent, 100% position.

• Salary according to agreement and good insurance and pension schemes.
• Flexible working hours and freedom to shape your own work.

• Working office in Oslo and opportunity for some home office.

• An exciting, dynamic and meaningful job in an international organization.

• A working environment characterized by diversity, generosity, humour and skilled, motivated colleagues.

• Opportunity for personal and professional development

Rainforest Foundation Norway is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, or national or ethnic background.

Deadline for applications is: 11 March 2026

Contact person:

Mayu Velasco Andersen – Head of the Peru & Colombia Team - Mayu@rainforest.no

Rainforest Foundation Norway supports indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and secure their customary rights. RFN was established in 1989 and works alongside local environmental, Indigenous, and human rights organizations in the main rainforest countries in the Amazon region, Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. RFN is an independent organization, and part of the international Rainforest Foundation network, with sister organizations in the United Kingdom and the USA.