Sustainable Finance Program Officer

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

📋 Description

• Create, revise, and proofread invitations, web content, newsletters, social media posts, emails, and presentation materials for Rio Changemakers and sustainable finance initiatives.

• Collect input from colleagues and partners, tailor materials for diverse audiences, and design materials using Canva.

• Assist in the planning and execution of the Investment Case Symposium, Rio Changemakers roundtables, webinars, advisory group meetings, and other events.

• Keep track of event schedules and checklists; prepare agendas, invitations, registration documents, speaker briefs, and presentations.

• Coordinate speaker communications and logistical arrangements, and follow up post-events.

• Manage and monitor invitations and follow-up communications with speakers, partners, project developers, funds, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain records of responses, commitments, and next steps, highlighting items that require decisions or senior-level follow-up.

• Organize shared files, calendars, work plans, and contact information for the Sustainable Finance team.

• Track project updates, deliverables, deadlines, and decisions across team initiatives.

• Take notes during meetings, circulate action items, and assist in compiling updates for internal meetings, partners, and donors.

• Coordinate outreach calendars and campaign materials for Rio Changemakers launches, calls, events, and milestones.

• Assist with website updates, registration forms, mailing lists, and content uploads.

• Collaborate with colleagues, service providers, and external participants to gather information, monitor progress, and ensure communication and event tasks are on track.

• Provide operational support across Sustainable Finance team activities as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sustainable finance, international development, environmental studies, event management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Two to three years of applicable experience in communications, event coordination, program support, or stakeholder engagement.

• Proficiency in digital tools, including generative AI applications, graphic design platforms like Canva, content management systems such as WordPress, and virtual meeting and collaboration tools.

• Ability to swiftly learn and adapt to new digital technologies.

• Experience in drafting and editing clear content for digital media, presentations, or partner communications.

• Hands-on experience organizing meetings or events and managing invitations, speakers, or participants.

• Exceptional written and verbal English skills.

• Strong organizational abilities and comfort using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars, and online meeting tools.

• Capability to take concise notes, track actions, and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement