Sustainable Finance Program Officer

Reference number: 202663

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Consultancy

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Landscape Alliance

Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to
advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International
Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are
independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

Sustainable Finance Program Officer

Overview

Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF with core partners including UNEP and the World Bank, is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable landscapes. It brings together organizations, governments and communities to advance sustainable land
use.
Under its sustainable finance pillar, GLF works to strengthen the investment case for nature-positive landscapes and to bridge the gap between locally led initiatives and climate, biodiversity and land finance.
A central component of this work is Rio Changemakers, an AI-enabled, science-guided platform designed to connect investors and funds with locally led climate and nature projects. Its development includes engagement with project developers, financial actors, advisers and other partners, alongside events and communications to build an informed community around the initiative. The initiative brings together responsible AI, science and sustainable finance, offering an opportunity to help shape an innovative approach to connecting locally led projects with finance.
The GLF Sustainable Finance team also convenes the Investment Case Symposium, roundtables and advisory groups to discuss practical ways to bring finance closer to locally led solutions.
GLF seeks a junior consultant to provide day-to-day program, communications and event support to the Sustainable Finance Program Manager and the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer for Sustainable Finance.

Objectives of the Assignment

Support the delivery of Rio Changemakers and related GLF sustainable finance activities by preparing clear communications materials, coordinating event logistics and stakeholder engagements, and maintaining accurate records and follow-up across the program.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Communications Content and Production

Draft, edit and proofread invitations, short
web, newsletter, social media, email and presentation content for Rio
Changemakers and related sustainable finance activities. Gather inputs from
colleagues and partners, adapt material for different audiences, and create
simple, visually appealing materials in Canva in coordination with the
Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer for Sustainable Finance and
the GLF Communications team.

1. Event and Meeting Coordination

Support the planning
and delivery of the Investment Case Symposium, coordinate preparations for Rio
Changemakers roundtables, webinars, advisory group meetings and other
convenings. Maintain schedules and checklists; help prepare agendas,
invitations, registration materials, speaker briefings and presentations;
coordinate speaker responses and practical arrangements; and follow up after
events.

1. Stakeholder Outreach and Follow-up

Prepare and track
invitations and follow-up correspondence with speakers, partners, project
developers, funds and other stakeholders, working from agreed contact lists and
messages. Maintain a clear record of responses, commitments and next steps, and
flag items requiring a decision or senior follow-up.

1. Program Organization and Documentation

Organize shared files,
calendars, workplans and contact records for the Sustainable Finance team. Keep
track of project updates, deliverables, deadlines and decisions across the
team’s activities. Take accurate meeting notes, circulate concise action points
and help assemble updates for internal meetings, partners and donors.

1. Campaign and Digital Support

Help coordinate
outreach calendars and campaign assets for Rio Changemakers launches, calls,
events and other milestones. Support basic website updates, registration forms,
mailing lists and content uploads in coordination with the relevant GLF teams
and established approval processes.

1. Cross-team and Partner Coordination

Liaise with colleagues, service providers and
external participants to collect information, monitor progress and keep
communications and event tasks moving. Provide practical support across the
Sustainable Finance team’s activities, as requested by the Sustainable Finance Program
Manager and the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer.

Deliverables
include:

• Drafted and edited communications content and
  presentation materials

• Event agendas, speaker invitations, briefings and
  logistical checklists

• Up-to-date stakeholder and engagement records,
  including follow-up status

• Meeting notes, action lists and progress updates

• Registration, mailing and outreach materials for
  events and campaigns

• Coordinated website, newsletter and social media
  inputs for review

• Post-event summaries and follow-up materials

Success
Indicators:

• Clear, accurate and timely communications materials

• Well-organized events and responsive speaker
  coordination

• Reliable records, notes and follow-up on
  engagements

• Consistent support to the team and delivery against
  agreed deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sustainable finance,
  international development, environmental studies, event management or a related
  field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Two to three
  years of relevant experience in communications, event coordination, programme
  support or stakeholder engagement.

• Experience
  with and proficiency in a range of digital tools, including generative AI
  applications, graphic design platforms (e.g., Canva), content management
  systems (e.g., WordPress), and virtual meeting and collaboration tools. Ability
  to quickly learn and adapt to new digital technologies.

• Experience
  drafting and editing clear content for digital channels, presentations or
  partner communications.

• Practical
  experience organizing meetings or events and coordinating invitations, speakers
  or participants.

• Excellent
  written and spoken English.

• Strong
  organizational skills and confidence using shared documents, spreadsheets,
  calendars and online meeting tools.

• Ability to
  take concise notes, track actions and communicate professionally with varied
  stakeholders.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sustainable finance, international development, environmental studies, event management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in communications, event coordination, program support or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with and proficiency in a range of digital tools, including generative AI applications, graphic design platforms (e.g., Canva), content management systems (e.g., WordPress), and virtual meeting and collaboration tools. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital technologies.
• Experience drafting and editing clear content for digital channels, presentations or partner communications.
• Practical experience organizing meetings or events and coordinating invitations, speakers or participants.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational skills and confidence using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars and online meeting tools.
• Ability to take concise notes, track actions and communicate professionally with varied stakeholders.

Terms and conditions

• This is a consultancy position.
• Period of the consultancy is 1 year.
• Work location: Bonn or remote

Application process

The application deadline is 22 Nov 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.