Project Manager, Global Policy & Impact

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Transform the global impact strategy and roadmap into actionable workplans that include objectives, priority geographies, responsible parties, milestones, and deadlines.

• Keep an integrated overview and tracker of global, EU/UNCCD, and Mongolia policy, coalition, and advocacy workstreams.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and decisions required.

• Collaborate on policy and advocacy initiatives with science, data, restoration, Underground Explorers, and communications teams.

• Conduct regular check-ins with the Director, International Policy Strategist/Advisor, and Advocacy Lead in Mongolia.

• Maintain stakeholder maps and relationship trackers that encompass policymakers, NGOs, grassroots movements, practitioners, Indigenous and local communities, funders, and scientists.

• Organize logistics and follow-up processes for convenings and collaborative efforts.

• Coordinate coalition and alliance activities across conservation, restoration, biodiversity, and climate networks.

• Work with partners and consultants across various regions and cultural contexts.

• Keep calendars for multilateral, regional, and standard-setting processes, including CBD, UNFCCC, and EU legislation.

• Oversee the creation of policy briefings, position papers, and impact narratives from drafting through to publication.

• Monitor the impact of the Underground Explorers and Advocates network, converting data and stories into materials for policymakers, practitioners, and funders.

• Assist with senior-level representation at international forums by providing briefings, speaking materials, and follow-up actions.

• Track the integration of mycorrhizal science into practitioner protocols, standards, and decision-making tools.

• Establish indicators and maintain a theory-of-change progress framework.

• Collect and synthesize insights from stakeholders, programmes, and data to inform learning and strategy adjustments.

• Coordinate inputs for grant proposals and reporting to funders, boards, and the public.

• Maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with SPUN’s mission.

• Monitor project budgets and identify issues early on.

• Develop and enhance lightweight project tools, templates, and processes.

• Organize documentation, trackers, and shared files efficiently.

• Contribute to organizational culture and assist executive team projects as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of project or programme management experience, preferably in an environmental, conservation, policy, advocacy, or international development context.

• Proven experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts across countries, such as coalitions, multi-partner projects, or international gatherings.

• Comfort in working alongside senior leaders and preparing briefing materials.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail.

• Proficient in clear and concise writing, including editing and managing technical or policy documents.

• Comfortable with data analysis and transforming programme information into credible reports for funders and partners.

• Experience in a small, entrepreneurial organization and in building systems from the ground up.

• Ability to work autonomously while also being a collaborative and strong team player.

• Strong cultural competency and diplomatic skills, with a respect for Indigenous rights and community-driven conservation approaches.

• Excellent proficiency in oral and written English; proficiency in other languages is a significant advantage.

• Confident in using collaboration and project management tools such as Google Workspace and Notion or Asana.

• Familiarity with international biodiversity, climate, or restoration policy processes is a plus.

• Experience in grant management, funder reporting, or monitoring, evaluation, and learning is advantageous.

• A background in, or genuine interest in, ecology, soil science, or fungi is a bonus.

• Possession of a project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits that promote health, well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Benefits customized to comply with local laws for team members distributed globally.

• An inclusive work environment.

• An opportunity to engage in impactful environmental conservation efforts.

• Support for personal and professional growth and development.