Project Coordinator at Conservation International

Job Description

Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the technical, administrative, logistical coordination and operations of the ClimateARK project and its initiatives. Provide support on technical components on REDD+, REDD+ nesting, Article 6, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for successful delivery of the project. Support partner management, both operationally as well as technically, including Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning elements. Support the Project Manager and other staff in providing administrative support to the project including daily running and delivery of project activities as may be required amongst other duties. Support internal and external engagements by scheduling meetings, coordinating events, assisting in development of meeting materials, and recording meeting minutes/notes/reports. Support development of project communications, including drafting memos and presentations, maintaining relevant websites and FAQs, and undertaking related communication efforts in CI platforms. Maintain project files and related databases, including managing Teams platforms and Sharepoint sites for the ClimateArk Project. Support capacity building and dissemination of lessons learned where and when relevant, both internally within CI as well as externally. Support M&E activities of the project. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent travel to project activities in Kenya and other areas as may be expected. Ability to work extended work hours to meet project deadlines. Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

2 – 4 years of related work experience, preferably in the conservation, NGO, or advocacy arena on matters of environmental/climate policy, environmental conservation, climate change, or REDD+. Demonstrate basic knowledge of REDD+, climate change, and carbon markets. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid attention to detail and strong research and proofreading skills. Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced work environment. Comfortable managing multiple duties and adapting to changing priorities. Ability to work under general supervision and take initiative to solve problems under the supervisor’s direction.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in project management. Experience in building capacity for various stakeholder groups.