USA: Program Coordinator, Collaborative Learning Project on Climate, Fragility, and Environmental Peacebuilding

Mar 20, 2022 | Collaborative Learning Project on the Climate-Fragility-Peace Nexu
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CDA is recruiting a Program Coordinator to support the effective implementation and management of grants related to a new Collaborative Learning Project on the Climate-Fragility-Peace Nexus.

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CDA is currently hiring the position at 75% level of effort to contribute to newly-funded research that will collect case studies on climate-conflict linkages across the globe. As funding becomes available and there is a strong fit with the selected candidate, the Program Coordinator’s role may become eligible to be expanded up to 100% level of effort, contributing to additional programs and new program development.

Specific responsibilities based on part time role (30 hours per week)

The Program Coordinator, will lead or support:

  • Workplan development and management
  • Accountable relationships with funders, including technical and financial reporting requirements
  • Recruitment, contracting, and support of consultants and partner entities participating in the research
  • Organizing consultations for findings analysis
  • Conducting desk research, contributing to case study research, and participating in analysis
  • Drafting and editing support to the project lead and other researchers, as well as authoring original products of the research, such as issue papers or analysis blogs
  • Participating in CDA all-team processes, as well as committees or working groups as time allows

The position will work directly with the Project Lead, as well as CDA’s President, Finance Director, and other team members, as well as coordinate with CDA Associates and consultants related to the project.

Desired qualifications

  • A higher degree or equivalent experience in climate change, environmental management, environmental humanities and/or peacebuilding.
  • Experience and commitment to participatory and collaborative approaches to learning and development.
  • Experience with non-profit budget management and grant compliance.
  • Strong writing, editing, and communications skills in English. Additional language skills are a plus.
  • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • A collaborative team spirit and creative thinker.
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and does not need close supervision.
  • Interest in CDA’s mission and supporting CDA’s continued development as an organization.
  • Experience with grant management.
  • Working or lived experience in fragile and conflict-affected situations.
  • Ability to commit to CDA’s policies and uphold norms for conduct as outlined in our Code of Conduct and Anti-Racism and Social Inclusion commitments

How to apply

**Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an ideal start date in April 2022. Applications should be emailed to personnel@cdacollaborative.org with a subject line: Program Coordinator: Collaborative Learning Project on Climate, Fragility, and Environmental Peacebuilding.

The application must include the following:

  • Cover letter explaining your experience and interests pertaining to this application (1-page max)
  • Resume or CV (no more than 2 pages)
  • One writing sample related to the position
  • Three references, including names, affiliations, preferred phone and email contact information (references will only be contacted in advanced applicants) **