Senior Associate - Project Operations

Application Deadline: 3 February 2025

Department: Operations & Network Support

Location: Global

Description

We're looking for a Senior Associate - Project Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading specific projects and tasks that contribute to improved operational efficiency and support the operational set-up of new initiatives and programs.

Reporting to the Manager - Project Operations and working as part of our Operations Team you will gain exposure to a range of different functional and thematic areas and will work closely with colleagues across Operations, other teams in the Meliore Foundation and our Network of partners.

The postholder will need to be self-driven, open-minded and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance consistent and compliant high-quality implementation of projects with nimbleness and adaptability. This role will not have any line management responsibilities initially but that could change in future.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in and experience of operational aspects of a nonprofit/philanthropic organisation, who is motivated to make a positive impact in the areas of climate, energy and nature.

If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.


How you'll contribute

• Plan and deliver specific projects and tasks that contribute to the set-up of new initiatives supporting action on climate, energy & nature.


• Improve organisational effectiveness by identifying inefficiencies, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.


• Contribute to resolving complex problems, applying knowledge of operational best practice and strong project management skills.


• Coordinate the design, piloting and implementation of new operational tools and processes, and monitor and report on their progress.


• Temporarily filling resource gaps when needed.


• Lead the development and delivery of briefings and training.


• Maintain a detailed overview of progress on assigned work and awareness of the bigger picture, ensuring delivery of work in line with organisational requirements.


• Build relationships and trust with colleagues to foster strong collaborations and achieve results. Keep stakeholders informed and manage expectations.


• Support other activities as requested by the Manager - Project Operations, Operations Director, Director of Organisational Development and COO.

Our ideal candidate has

• 5-8 years direct experience in nonprofit operations and/or project management, including experience across different operational areas (e.g. grants, procurement, MEL, finance, budgeting, IT, governance).


• Strong interest in operations and organisational development with a passion for improving effectiveness, and supporting others.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, proactive in anticipating challenges, with a pragmatic solutions-oriented approach to solving problems.


• A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work in a flexible and agile manner, with minimal supervision at times.


• The ability to manage deadlines, deal with uncertainty and change, and deliver high quality outputs within ambitious timeframes.


• The disposition to work generously in a high-trust global community of peers.


• Strong communication skills, and fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset.


• The versatility and adaptability necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Zoom, Slack and email (Google Workspace).


• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.


• Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.


• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.


• A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.
  
  
  

Location: flexibly remote.

Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.