Sustainable Finance Program Officer

Global Landscapes Forum; Bonn; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Landscapes Forum (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.

Based in Bonn, the role supports Rio Changemakers initiatives, drafts invitations, coordinates webinars, manages stakeholder follow-up and helps organize meetings, agendas and materials for donors and partners.

Job description

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, shortweb, newsletter, social media, email and presentation content for RioChangemakers and related sustainable finance activities. Gather inputs fromcolleagues and partners, adapt material for different audiences, and createsimple, visually appealing materials in Canva in coordination with theStrategic Partnerships and Communications Officer for Sustainable Finance andthe GLF Communications team.

1. Event and Meeting Coordination

Support the planningand delivery of the Investment Case Symposium, coordinate preparations for RioChangemakers roundtables, webinars, advisory group meetings and otherconvenings. Maintain schedules and checklists; help prepare agendas,invitations, registration materials, speaker briefings and presentations;coordinate speaker responses and practical arrangements; and follow up afterevents.

1. Stakeholder Outreach and Follow-up

Prepare and trackinvitations and follow-up correspondence with speakers, partners, projectdevelopers, funds and other stakeholders, working from agreed contact lists andmessages. Maintain a clear record of responses, commitments and next steps, andflag 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. Keeptrack of project updates, deliverables, deadlines and decisions across theteam’s activities. Take accurate meeting notes, circulate concise action pointsand help assemble updates for internal meetings, partners and donors.

1. Campaign and Digital Support

Help coordinateoutreach 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 teamsand established approval processes.

1. Cross-team and Partner Coordination

Liaise with colleagues, service providers andexternal participants to collect information, monitor progress and keepcommunications and event tasks moving. Provide practical support across theSustainable Finance team’s activities, as requested by the Sustainable Finance ProgramManager and the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer.

Deliverablesinclude:

• Drafted and edited communications content andpresentation materials
• Event agendas, speaker invitations, briefings andlogistical checklists
• Up-to-date stakeholder and engagement records,including follow-up status
• Meeting notes, action lists and progress updates
• Registration, mailing and outreach materials forevents and campaigns
• Coordinated website, newsletter and social mediainputs for review
• Post-event summaries and follow-up materials

SuccessIndicators:

• Clear, accurate and timely communications materials
• Well-organized events and responsive speakercoordination