ICRAF - The World Agroforestry Centre · Bonn, International
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF with core partners including UNEP and the World Bank, is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable landscapes. It brings together organizations, governments and communities to advance sustainable land use. Under its sustainable finance pillar, GLF works to strengthen the investment case for nature-positive landscapes and to bridge the gap between locally led initiatives and climate, biodiversity and land finance. A central component of this work is Rio Changemakers, an AI-enabled, science-guided platform designed to connect investors and funds with locally led climate and nature projects. Its development includes engagement with project developers, financial actors, advisers and other partners, alongside events and communications to build an informed community around the initiative. The initiative brings together responsible AI, science and sustainable finance, offering an opportunity to help shape an innovative approach to connecting locally led projects with finance. The GLF Sustainable Finance team also convenes the Investment Case Symposium, roundtables and advisory groups to discuss practical ways to bring finance closer to locally led solutions. GLF seeks a junior consultant to provide day-to-day program, communications and event support to the Sustainable Finance Program Manager and the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer for Sustainable Finance. Objectives of the Assignment: Support the delivery of Rio Changemakers and related GLF sustainable finance activities by preparing clear communications materials, coordinating event logistics and stakeholder engagements, and maintaining accurate records and follow-up across the program. Duties and responsibilities: Communications Content and Production: Draft, edit and proofread invitations, short web, newsletter, social media, email and presentation content for Rio Changemakers and related sustainable finance activities. Gather inputs from colleagues and partners, adapt material for different audiences, and create simple, visually appealing materials in Canva in coordination with the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer for Sustainable Finance and the GLF Communications team. Event and Meeting Coordination: Support the planning and delivery of the Investment Case Symposium, coordinate preparations for Rio Changemakers roundtables, webinars, advisory group meetings and other convenings. Maintain schedules and checklists; help prepare agendas, invitations, registration materials, speaker briefings and presentations; coordinate speaker responses and practical arrangements; and follow up after events. Stakeholder Outreach and Follow-up: Prepare and track invitations and follow-up correspondence with speakers, partners, project developers, funds and other stakeholders, working from agreed contact lists and messages. Maintain a clear record of responses, commitments and next steps, and flag items requiring a decision or senior follow-up. Program Organization and Documentation: Organize shared files, calendars, workplans and contact records for the Sustainable Finance team. Keep track of project updates, deliverables, deadlines and decisions across the team’s activities. Take accurate meeting notes, circulate concise action points and help assemble updates for internal meetings, partners and donors. Campaign and Digital Support: Help coordinate outreach calendars and campaign assets for Rio Changemakers launches, calls, events and other milestones. Support basic website updates, registration forms, mailing lists and content uploads in coordination with the relevant GLF teams and established approval processes. Cross-team and Partner Coordination: Liaise with colleagues, service providers and external participants to collect information, monitor progress and keep communications and event tasks moving. Provide practical support across the Sustainable Finance team’s activities, as requested by the Sustainable Finance Program Manager and the Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer. Deliverables include: Drafted and edited communications content and presentation materials; Event agendas, speaker invitations, briefings and logistical checklists; Up-to-date stakeholder and engagement records, including follow-up status; Meeting notes, action lists and progress updates; Registration, mailing and outreach materials for events and campaigns; Coordinated website, newsletter, social media, email and presentation content; Campaign and digital support materials. Terms and conditions: This is a consultancy position. Period of the consultancy is 1 year. Work location: Bonn or remote. Application process: The application deadline is 22 Nov 2026. We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.