Senior Development Operations Officer – Europe

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

📋 Description

• Contribute to the creation and execution of the reporting strategy for programs and strategically aligned partners.

• Assist programs and strategically aligned partners in fulfilling compliance obligations.

• Oversee intricate, multi-faceted projects to ensure alignment and consistency within the institution.

• Uphold document quality assurance by adhering to established templates and writing standards.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to organize and staff significant external meetings.

• Guide the development of talking points, briefings, and other critical materials.

• Create systems for managing partner profiles, FAQs, and interaction histories.

• Aid in the formulation and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy.

• Investigate and identify new strategic opportunities pertinent to programs and partners.

• Perform additional duties as assigned periodically.

• Report to the Head of Development Operations.

• Facilitate coordination among program and operational teams to enhance engagement, quality assurance, stakeholder stewardship, and process improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly as an operations manager and/or project coordinator/manager.

• Demonstrated experience in partner or stakeholder engagement and in crafting complex project plans.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Experience using or implementing CRM systems to monitor partner engagement and enhance operational workflows.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and work efficiently across different time zones.

• Proficient in written and spoken English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

• Strong interest in and commitment to addressing climate change.

• Willingness to collaborate generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community.

• Flexible and adaptable skill set suited for a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Experience collaborating across time zones using Zoom, Slack, email, and Google Workspace.

• Dedication to an inclusive and empowering approach in tackling climate change.

• Only candidates with the legal right to work in their location will be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first, international network of professionals engaged in climate, energy, and nature initiatives.

• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year.

• Shortened working hours on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer).

• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and personal development.

• Additional paid business closure for end-of-year holidays.

• Maternity leave extended to 20 weeks where regulations permit less.

• Frequent opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues globally.

• Full-time position with either an employment or consultant contract, depending on location, for 12 months, with potential renewal after one year.

• Potential access to co-working spaces in select locations.