RE-ADVERTISEMENT- Consultant – GLFx Coordinator

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR); United States; Remote; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Landscape Alliance seeks a GLFx Global Coordinator to lead the strategy and coordination of the GLFx network, with a focus on Africa and regional hubs. The role involves cross-team collaboration, learning journeys, and mentorship, and requires strong process and stakeholder management across time zones.

You will work within the Community & Action team and collaborate with Youth, Knowledge, Digital Communications, and Sustainable Finance teams to implement the GLFx plan and deliver impactful

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience coordinating multicultural and geographically dispersed teams is essential.
• Ability to manage complex projects across time zones and cultures.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and coordination of the GLFx strategy globally.
• Foster engagement, visibility, and collaboration among chapters and partners.
• Support monitoring, fundraising, and partnership development with donors and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Multilingual ability

Ausbildung

University degree in relevant fields

5+ years in community engagement / international development

Jobbeschreibung

RE-ADVERTISEMENT- Consultant – GLFx Coordinator

About Us

CIFOR & ICRAF in action

Landscape Alliance transforms science intoaction, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestrylandscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. It is theshared operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research(CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry(ICRAF), two independent International Organizations and CGIAR ResearchCenters working together through a common strategy, governance andleadership structure.

CIFOR and ICRAF bring together decades ofscientific leadership in forests, trees, agroforestry, biodiversity,climate, food systems and livelihoods. CIFOR, headquartered in Bogor,Indonesia, advances research on forests and landscape management toinform policies and practices that improve human well-being, protect theenvironment and increase equity. ICRAF, headquartered in Nairobi,Kenya, harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment,generating knowledge that helps governments, development partners andfarmers make farming and livelihoods more sustainable.

Overview

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by Landscape Alliance - CIFOR-ICRAF in action, with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funded by the Government of Germany, the Government of Canada, the Government of Luxembourg, and the Global Environment Facility GEF. Today, the GLF - with 35 of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as Charter Members - has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable landscapes. Since its inception in 2013, the GLF has connected more than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments, and millions engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 4 billion people through social and traditional media.

Over the years, the GLF has evolved to strengthen local knowledge and action towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development through sustainable finance, learning, youth engagement, and locally led development through the GLFx network.

Job Description

Launched in2020, the GLFx network brings together more than 60 locally rootedorganizations and community-led chapters across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and LatinAmerica and the Caribbean. Representing diverse landscapes, ecosystems, andknowledge systems, these organizations respond to climate change, biodiversityloss, and inequality through restoration, conservation, advocacy,ecopreneurship, and collective action, while strengthening local livelihoods,cultural heritage, and community knowledge systems.

Through theGLF’s global ecosystem of partners, GLFx chapters engage in trust-based andequity-centered collaboration, benefiting from peer learning, networking, mediavisibility, participation in regional and global events, and access to fundingand partnership opportunities that support locally led landscape action.

The GLFxGlobal Coordinator will serve as the global focal point for the GLFx network, with aspecial focus on the Africa region, leading the strategic coordination, growth, andstrengthening of the initiative across regions. Working within the Community& Action team, including in close collaboration with the Youth program, andalongside regional officers and the Learning, Knowledge, DigitalCommunications, and Sustainable Finance teams, the coordinator will support theeffective implementation of the GLFx strategy and contribute to building avibrant, connected, and action-oriented global community rooted in landscapes.

The GLFx Coordinator will work closely with the following team members:

• GLF Program Manager, Community & Action
• GLF Community & Action team members
• GLF Learning, Knowledge, and DigitalCommunications teams
• GLF Sustainable Finance team
• GLF Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin Americaregional hubs
• Landscape Alliance scientists and GLF CharterMembers

Summary of responsibilities

1. Strategy development and globalcoordination

• Leadthe implementation and continuous development of the GLFx strategy, ensuringalignment of GLFx program activities with the broader GLF and LandscapeAlliance agenda.
• EnsureGLFx integration and collaboration among GLF programs, including Youth,Learning, Knowledge, Digital Communications, Sustainable Finance, andAdministration.
• Coordinatethe global GLFx ecosystem across regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, LAC), ensuringboth quantitative and qualitative growth and community ownership.
• Ensurestrong co-creation and consultation processes with chapters, localorganizations, and the GLFx Steering Committee to inform the program’spriorities and decisions.
• Guidethe development and delivery of flagship programs (learning journeys, hubs,mentorship, grant calls, media collaborations, etc.), knowledge products, andglobal and regional activities, such as workshops, training, exchanges,assemblies, and conferences.
• Leadand oversee chapter selection, onboarding, and engagement processes, and ensurecompliance with the GLFx governing terms and membership guidelines.
• Leadand support Community and Action regional and thematic officers, fosteringcollaboration, alignment, and effective communication.

2.Community engagement, visibility, and representation

• Guidethe development of practices and processes that support chapters’ localorganizations in fostering a sense of belonging, a shared identity,cross-landscape collaboration, and a collective voice for landscaperestoration.
• Coordinatewith Digital Communications and Knowledge teams to strengthen visibility ofGLFx chapters across platforms (website, newsletters, campaigns, etc.) andamplify narratives of local agency and leadership.
• Overseeengagement plans, messages, and activities to foster connections andcollaboration among chapters and the wider GLF community and partners’ network.

3.Impact-oriented partnerships, fundraising, and progress monitoring

• Fosterpartnerships between GLFx chapters, GLF Charter Members, Landscape Alliance scientists,donors, and regional partners.
• Develop, lead, and maintain relationships with both new and existingstrategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is recognized,amplified, and supported by partners.
• Contributeto funding opportunities and resource mobilization efforts, including proposaldevelopment, donor coordination, and reporting.
• Identify,connect with, and coordinate with LANDSCAPE ALLIANCE networks to ensuretechnical support and evidence-based approaches are applied in GLFx activities.
• Supportmonitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact assessment (MELIA) processes,including tracking KPIs, impact indicators, lessons learned, and generatingimpact stories.
• Prepareand manage annual work plans and budgets, ensuring transparent and strategicuse of resources.

Education, Experience and Technical skills

• University degree in a field relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, international development, partnership coordination, landscape restoration, youth engagement, network management, Indigenous Peoples, youth-led movements, or related contexts combining grounded field experience with regional or global coordination and digital collaboration processes.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex projects, considering the wide scope of dimensions within the landscape approach and those related to community organizing and engagement.
• Previous experience coordinating multicultural and geographically dispersed teams and partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex processes across time zones and cultural contexts, designing and implementing community engagement, learning, or networking initiatives at regional or global levels.
• Experience managing grants, donor-funded activities, budgets, and reporting processes is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, and at least one additional language, particularly French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive, with strong coordination and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, able to work effectively with diverse communities and partners.
• A collaborative team player who champions community building, knowledge sharing, and works well across diverse teams, cultures, and regions.
• Empathetic and grounded, with a good understanding of community needs and locally led approaches.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in fast-paced environments and across time zones.
• Strategic thinker, able to link day-to-day work with broader program goals.

Terms and conditions

• This is a full-time consultancy position.
• The consultancy period is expected to run from March 2027 to February 2028, with the possibility of extension.
• Work location: home-based, within UTC-1 to UTC+3 time zones only.

To learn more about Landscape Alliance, please visit our website at: https://www.landscapealliance.org

LANDSCAPE ALLIANCE promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

LANDSCAPE ALLIANCE is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.