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Senior Associate - Project Operations at Meliore Foundation (FUP)

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Job 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.

About Meliore Foundation (FUP)

A place to thrive!

Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.


About the Meliore Foundation

Our vision is for a world where science-based facts on climate help guide the public debate. The Meliore Foundation endeavours to put just, inclusive and equitable solutions to global issues at the core of the world's political, social, environmental and economic discourse. To help achieve this vision, Meliore provides operational support and regranted funding for aligned programmes engaged in strategic communications and campaigns. 

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

 

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • 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.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • 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.

Special Benefits for this Position

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. 

Application Process

Close Date

03/02/2025

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