Global Collaboration Lead, Resilient Food Systems & Grants

McKnight Foundation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The McKnight Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer for Global Collaboration in Resilient Food Systems. The role leads program strategy, grantmaking, and stakeholder engagement to advance global food systems transformation.

It encompasses evaluating program impact, learning cycles, and DEI commitments across a multi-region focus. Ideal candidates bring deep agroecology and regenerative agriculture expertise, strong research credentials, and experience in global funding contexts.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of agroecology and regenerative agriculture.
• Strong research credentials and ability to influence research norms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for program activities and organizational operations.
• Develop and implement grantmaking efforts and manage a portfolio of grants.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and represent the foundation in meetings.
• Contribute to program evaluation and learning cycles.
• Stand in for the program director when needed and support diversity, equity, and belonging commitments.

Skills

Grantmaking

Stakeholder collaboration

Program evaluation

Agroecology knowledge

Regenerative agriculture

Job description

The McKnight Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer for Global Collaboration in Resilient Food Systems. The role leads program strategy, grantmaking, and stakeholder engagement to advance global food systems transformation.

It encompasses evaluating program impact, learning cycles, and DEI commitments across a multi-region focus. Ideal candidates bring deep agroecology and regenerative agriculture expertise, strong research credentials, and experience in global funding contexts.