Landscape Alliance (the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF))
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Director of Partnerships & Funder Engagement
Director of Partnerships & Funder Engagement
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The Role
Leads climate and nature finance strategy, funder and institutional partnerships, major funding proposals, and organization-wide resource mobilization. Advises senior leadership on climate policy, sustainable development, restoration, and funding priorities; represents the organization internationally; and manages the partnerships team and budget. The role focuses on securing large-scale investments from multilateral institutions, development banks, philanthropy, and private-sector investors across the Global South.
Summary Generated by Built In
Climate Finance & Resource
Mobilization Strategy
- Lead
the design and development of innovative climate and nature finance
mobilization strategies that support national and regional development
priorities and Strategy 2025–2035.
- Steward
the transition from project-only funding to a model that combines project and
programmatic funding, with the science programmes as the organizing unit.
- Mobilize
and structure investments for climate mitigation and adaptation, resilience
building, ecosystem restoration, nature infrastructure and sustainable land
management.
Partnerships & Funder Engagement
- Build
and strengthen partnerships with multilateral organizations, development
banks, philanthropy and private-sector investors.
- Identify
and secure funding through major international financing mechanisms,
including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Global Environment Facility
(GEF),and identify novel mechanisms to leverage philanthropic funding
towards accelerated bankabilty.
- Steward
funder relationships through tailored, impact-oriented updates, drawing on
the Chief Impact Officer and the Director of Communications &
Outreach.
Proposals & Funding Pipeline
- Lead
the preparation of high-value funding proposals, investment cases and
programmatic initiatives, with scientists leading the scientific case.
- Coordinate
the organization-wide programmatic funding pipeline and provide proposal
support to science programmes, themes and country platforms outside of current
competitive project funding.
Strategic Advice & Representation
- Provide
strategic advice to the CEO and senior leadership on climate policy,
sustainable development, restoration initiatives and funding priorities,
including diversification and risk in the resource base.
- Represent
the organization in high-level international forums, negotiations and
stakeholder engagements, with and on behalf of the CEO.
People & Resource Management
- Lead
and develop the partnerships team, including specialist capability in climate
and carbon finance, and manage the function’s budget.
- Strengthen
private sector supported fundraising capability among scientists, Science
Programme Directors and theme leaders.
Requirements
- Advanced
degree in environmental science, climate policy, economics, international
development, natural resource management or a related field.
- A
minimum of 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in climate and
nature finance, resource mobilization, sustainable development, environmental
policy or ecosystem restoration.
- Demonstrated
success in designing and securing large-scale climate and development
investments.
- Proven
experience working with private sectors, development partners, multilateral
organizations, philanthropy and donor agencies.
- Strong
track record of delivering impactful programmes across Global South working in
multicultural and international settings.
- Demonstrated
people management skills and leadership ability.
- Experience
in international research-for-development organizations is an asset.
Skills Required
- Advanced degree in environmental science, climate policy, economics, international development, natural resource management, or a related field
- 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in climate and nature finance, resource mobilization, sustainable development, environmental policy, or ecosystem restoration
- Demonstrated success designing and securing large-scale climate and development investments
- Experience working with private-sector organizations, development partners, multilateral organizations, philanthropy, and donor agencies
- Strong track record delivering impactful programs across the Global South in multicultural and international settings
- Demonstrated people management skills and leadership ability
- Experience in international research-for-development organizations
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The Company
What We Do
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit scientific research organization focused on forest and landscape management, particularly tropical forests. It conducts multidisciplinary research, builds partners’ capacity, and engages stakeholders to inform policies and practices affecting forests and people. Its work seeks to improve human well-being, protect the environment, advance equity, and address challenges spanning climate change, biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods.
