The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) is seeking an Associate Director to join its mission to transform streetsaround the world. This role will be working alongside another Associate Director, based in the Americas and will help overseeboth programmatic and design work, with a focus on delivery and impact. This position will support a matrix reportingsystem and play an instrumental role within the Executive team.

Who we are

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) was launched by Janette Sadik-Khan in 2014, with a mission to transform streetsaround the world. We inspire leaders, inform practitioners, and invite communities to imagine what’s possible when wedesign streets that put people first. We are a team of designers, planners, and urban strategists committed to reimaginingstreets as places for people, shaping cities that are safe, healthy, accessible, and equitable for everyone. Thestrategies and best practices in our Global Street Design Guide are the foundation of our work, and they have been appliedin cities across the globe, helping to update policies, build local capacity, implement and evaluate projects, andscale up impact.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director of Design and Programs and as a vital member of the GDCI executive leadership team, you willserve as a strategic bridge between high-level vision and on-the-ground execution of quality street transformations in over30 cities around the globe. In this role, you will provide oversight of GDCI’s diverse portfolio of funded programs, working inpartnership with another Associate Director based in the Americas, ensuring every commitment from grant deliverables,schedules, and multi-million dollar budgets is delivered at the highest standards. By maintaining and improving systems tomeasure and promote our impact, you will ensure our global work directly advances GDCI’s mission to reimagine streets assafe, healthy, and equitable spaces for all.

Beyond programmatic management, you will co-lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team and serve as a criticalsupport role to the Directors and the Executive Director. You will support internal

leadership needs and advance critical decision-making. Whether managing complex funder relationships or acting as anexternal ambassador in high-level global forums, you will be instrumental in scaling GDCI’s influence and operationalizingour core values.

Job Responsibilities

Programmatic Oversight and Stakeholder Management

• Drive Programmatic Impact: Oversee the performance of funded programs against established goals, metrics,and internal GDCI quality standards, and when needed, step in to provide direct program management.
• Design Quality Oversight: Ensure technical design accuracy, quality, and consistency across all fundedprograms, working with program and regional leads to uphold GDCI’s street design standards. Support project designreviews and help facilitate decision-making on design recommendations and proposals.
• Cultivate Funder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with funders and ensure timelydelivery of all reporting.
• Budgetary Stewardship: Manage programmatic budgets to ensure accuracy and enable proactive planning andcoordination in collaboration with the executive team.
• Systems and Reporting: Maintain and strengthen systems to capture, track, and report on program impacts relativeto specific funder or internal performance metrics.
• Contextual Understanding and Problem Solving: Support programmatic teams in balancing empathetic, locally grounded approaches with ambitious, globally informed strategies and best practices. Help navigate complex implementation challenges by integrating local realities, stakeholder perspectives, and technical excellence intopractical solutions.

Organizational Leadership and Operations

• Strategic Decision-Making: Contribute to the executive team by bringing unique perspectives to strategicdirection and conducting external research to challenge and improve organizational norms.
• Operational Excellence: Co-led internal leadership and all-staff meetings to build a cohesive leadershipteam and coordinate events that support operational objectives.
• Design Excellence: Co-lead design strategy with the Leadership team to ensure consistency across GDCI’s programs,resources, and assets. Champion cross-programmatic design learning and the integration of GDCI’s technical stance,graphic standards, and visual identity into all organizational outputs. Help ensure new tools, products, andpublications are aligned with GDCI design standards.
• Executive Presence: Serve as an internal and external leader for the organization, maintaining operations andexternal presence in the absence of the Executive Director or Directors.

Team and People Management

• Professional Development: Manage hiring and staffing issues, ensuring that advancement pathways andprofessional development are considered for all employees.
• Coaching and Feedback: Guide the team’s skill development through timely feedback to ensure long-termsuccess.

Program Growth and Partnerships

• Strategic Growth: Work with the Associate Director of Strategy and Development to seek and evaluate new partnershipopportunities and secure ongoing program funding.
• Design Thought Leadership: Represent GDCI’s design philosophy and technical expertise at global forums and peernetworks, contributing to the broader discourse on safe, equitable, and sustainable street design. Support thedissemination of GDCI’s design resources, precedents, and best practices to external audiences.
• Expanding GDCI’s Mission: Represent and present on behalf of GDCI in various global forums, maintainingrelationships with peer organizations complementary to GDCI’s mission.

Who you are

This role demands a rigorous yet collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of technical street and urban designexpertise and effective organizational management. You are comfortable challenging the status quo and working withina dynamic, passionate, multicultural team that isn’t afraid to push for bold changes in cities. Because GDCI’swork spans the globe, you are adept at building relationships across cultures and navigating partnerships with ease,including senior leaders, city officials, and global partners. As a strong communicator, you are equally effective inlive discussions as in asynchronous digital environments, maintaining clarity and alignment across time zones. You arehighly organized and possess the mental agility to switch contexts frequently without losing focus on the organization’sbroader mission and needs. While fluency in multiple languages is a plus, it is not required.

To be successful in this job, you will excel in the following areas:

• Strategic Management of Multiple Projects: You are an effective people and project manager, able to leadteams to successful outcomes aligned with GDCI’s and program objectives. This means being empathetic whileenforcing accountability to ensure deliverables meet high standards and strive for positive impact.
• Effective Delegation and Team Development: You know how to work through others to get things done. As an AssociateDirector, you operate as a multiplier, setting clear direction and priorities for Leads and Managers, then trusting them toexecute while remaining available for guidance and escalation. You understand the difference between oversight and micromanagement, and you build the capacity of those below you rather than absorbing their work, and jump in andexecute when needed.

• Balancing big picture vision with day-to-day execution: As a member of the executive team, you can nimblytraverse big-picture discussions around the future of GDCI or impacts of internal policy changes, while also bringing apragmatic perspective to support execution of day-to-day operations and decision-making.
• Design Sensibility and Oversight: You bring sufficient fluency in urban street design to evaluate technicalquality, facilitate meaningful design reviews, and advocate for GDCI’s design standards with city partners and funders.You help bridge programmatic and design priorities, ensuring the ‘D’ in GDCI remains central to everything theorganization delivers.
• Natural translator amongst organizational functions: You serve as an internal bridge and translator, seekingsynergies and resolving issues across internal functional areas, including financial constraints, programmaticinterests, operations/HR, and external pressures and constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: You are comfortable communicating with a range ofstakeholders, including city officials, funders, partners, contractors, staff, etc. You are proficient in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of other international languages and contexts is a plus.
• External Ambassador: As a visible member of GDCI’s executive team, you must be willing to serve as aninternal and external ambassador of the organization, its mission, and cultural values. This means having a naturalinterest in forging new relationships while also actively seeking new opportunities to grow the organization andexpand its mission

Baseline Experience

At GDCI, we do not have minimum education or professional experience requirements. We encourage all candidates withrelevant and differing experiences and professional backgrounds to apply.

Generally, we expect that qualified candidates will have the following baseline experience for a Director position.

• 14 years of relevant professional experience; OR
• 12 years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR
• 10 years of relevant professional experience with a master’s degree
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite may be needed for specific projects.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements

• This role is performed remotely within the country of hire, at an average of 40 hours a week.
• To accommodate overlap in working hours with other members of the Executive team, there is an expectation of regularparticipation outside standard hours (i.e., outside 9:30 am-5:30 pm local time).
• This role travels frequently throughout the year (approximately 25-30%). Not to exceed more than twoweeks at a time.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Will supervise leads, managers, associates, and coordinators (when available).
• Owns the responsibility of developing all staff, offering timely and helpful feedback, and providingperformance evaluations.

How to Apply

• Deadline for applications: Applications accepted on a rolling basis—please don’t delay! Final deadline isJuly 15, 2026.
• Submit applications: Through GDCI’s application portal. If you need support, please contactcareers@gdci.global.
• Attachments: Include a cover letter and resume (CV), and ideally a portfolio of projects detailing relevant work experience. Additional attachments demonstrating concise and politically savvy communication skills areencouraged.
• Benefits: GDCI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Benefits may vary depending on the country of hire. Salary isbased on local markets within the nonprofit/NGO industry and commensurate with experience and skills.

GDCI is a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). We are committed to workplacediversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basisof race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteranstatus, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries,excellent benefits, and a passionate working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate withexperience.

Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) is seeking a Program Associate to join its mission to transform streets around the world.This role is supported by the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and will support the coordination anddelivery of technical assistance activities in selected cities in the region and support GDCI on other cross-cutting initiatives,including advancing the local adoption of global best practices summarized in GDCI’s publications.

Who we are

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) was launched in 2014, with a mission to transform streets around the world. Weinspire leaders, inform practitioners, and invite communities to imagine what’s possible when we design streets that put peoplefirst. We are a team of designers, planners, and urban strategists committed to reimagining streets as places for people,shaping cities that are safe, healthy, accessible, and equitable for everyone. The strategies and best practices in our GlobalStreet Design Guide are the foundation of our work, and they have been applied in cities across the globe, helping to updatepolicies, build local capacity, implement and evaluate projects, and scale up impact.

What you’ll do

The Program Associate will report directly to a GDCI Program Manager and will coordinate closely with other members of theGDCI team (design, research, communications) to support various projects within the region by reviewing or producing technicalwritten and visual content (specifically street designs) and publications. This role will also support the development andcoordination of capacity-building sessions and workshops, and may at times represent GDCI at external meetings, presentations,and events that support GDCI’s projects in select cities in the region.

Example activities for the GDCI Program Associate may include:

Supporting City Technical Assistance

• Produce technical drawings and sketches for city street design projects.

• Review local, regional, and national regulations, codes, and design guidance documents to identify existingimpediments and opportunities for street design improvements.
• Research and recommend case studies, content, or visual/technical approaches for projects, publications, orpresentations, incorporating real-world examples (that consider local African contexts) and global best practices intodraft content.
• Summarize and convey complex information in written, verbal, and visual formats for various purposes, utilizing AdobeCreative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other 2D or 3D software.
• Assist with project documentation, data collection, and observational studies.
• Set the stage to implement site transformations, support site analysis, and collect metrics for project impactevaluation.
• Prepare project proposals, reports, and presentations related to regional projects.

Capacity Building & Engagement

• Support workshops and training sessions using GDCI and Global Street Design Guide core materials.
• Support the preparation and delivery of capacity-building efforts and presentations for local authorities, governmentstaff, or local partners.
• Help organize community engagement events, including preparing support materials and handlingproduction/printing coordination.
• Co-facilitate training and briefings for designers, engineers, consultants, students, traffic police, journalists, andother local stakeholders.

Project Administration & Programmatic Support

• Own the coordination of multiple project demands, working closely with GDCI Program Managers and RegionalLeads for priority setting.
• Support the preparation of internal reports, filing all documents in accordance with prescribed filing conventions andinternal processes.
• Participate and contribute to internal cross-cutting efforts to improve GDCI’s overall technical assistance expertise andinternal sharing of knowledge
• Participate in program-related local meetings with city staff as needed

Who you are

GDCI is looking for a highly collaborative individual who is well-organized and passionate about designing streets, and has abackground in transportation, urban design, and planning, with exceptional street design skills. You are comfortable workingacross countries and teams within GDCI, partners, and government agencies.

Given our globally based team and frequent external meetings that align with varied working hours, this role will require aschedule that is adjusted to coordinate asynchronously and synchronously across time zones. You are a self-motivated individualwho can operate independently, but recognize when and how to ask for assistance if needed. This role may occasionally travel tosupport

programmatic work at the discretion of program managers and available budget resources, typically not exceeding more thanone week at a time.

To be successful in this job, you will excel in five key areas:

• Experience in Urban Design and Mobility: You have worked within the transportation or urban design space and canspeak confidently about the role streets play in the livelihood of cities.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You have experience communicating technical concepts to a diverse audience throughverbal, visual, and written means. You effectively communicate with teammates to clarify project scopes and providetimely updates on progress.
• Proficiency in Design: You can create site plans, sketches, sections, and other materials to communicate street designconcepts using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and other 2D and 3D visualization software.
• Organized and Accountable: You can work on and stay organized with multiple projects simultaneously, takingpersonal ownership of timelines and team deadlines.
• Values Alignment: Aligned with GDCI’s values of leading with imagination, striving for positive impact, acting withempathy, promoting collaboration and accountability, and celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Baseline Experience

GDCI does not have minimum requirements for education or professional experience. We look for diversity in relevant and differingexperiences and professional backgrounds.

Generally, we expect that employees will have the following baseline experience for an Associate:

• Four years of relevant professional experience; OR
• Two years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR
• No years of relevant professional experience with a master’s degree
• Candidates must have working proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack.This role also requires proficiency in technical software including the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with AutoCADand Sketchup are also desirable.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements

• This role is performed remotely within the country of hire, at an average of 40 hours a week.
• There may be routine expectations of participation in non-standard work hours (i.e., 9:30-17:30 local time).
• This role may occasionally travel to support programmatic work at the discretion of program managers and availablebudget resources, not exceeding more than one week at a time.

Supervision Responsibilities

• May supervise consultants or interns/fellows when available, with supervisor oversight.

How to Apply

• Deadline for applications: Applications accepted on a rolling basis—please don’t delay! Final deadline is July 15, 2026.
• Submit applications: Through GDCI’s application portal. If you need support, please contact careers@gdci.global.
• Attachments: Include a cover letter and resume (CV) detailing relevant work experience. Additional attachmentsdemonstrating writing, digital content creation, and communication skills are encouraged.
• Benefits: GDCI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health coverage, retirementbenefits, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Salary is based on local markets within the nonprofit/NGO industryand commensurate with experience and skills.

GDCI is a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). We are committed to workplacediversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basisof race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteranstatus, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries,excellent benefits, and a passionate working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate withexperience.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF, with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funded by the Government of Germany, the Government of Canada, the Government of Luxembourg, and the Global Environment Facility GEF. Today, the GLF – with 35 of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as Charter Members – has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable landscapes. Since its inception in 2013, the GLF has connected more than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments, and millions engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 4 billion people through social and traditional media.

Over the years, the GLF has evolved to strengthen local knowledge and action towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development through sustainable finance, learning, youth engagement, and locally led development through the GLFx network.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Launched in 2020, the GLFx network brings together more than 60 locally rooted organizations and community-led chapters across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Representing diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and knowledge systems, these organizations respond to climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality through restoration, conservation, advocacy, ecopreneurship, and collective action, while strengthening local livelihoods, cultural heritage, and community knowledge systems.

Through the GLF’s global ecosystem of partners, GLFx chapters engage in trust-based and equity-centered collaboration, benefiting from peer learning, networking, media visibility, participation in regional and global events, and access to funding and partnership opportunities that support locally led landscape action.

The GLFx Global Coordinator will serve as the global focal point for the GLFx network, with a special focus on the Africa region, leading the strategic coordination, growth, and strengthening of the initiative across regions. Working within the Community & Action team, including in close collaboration with the Youth program, and alongside regional officers and the Learning, Knowledge, Digital Communications, and Sustainable Finance teams, the coordinator will support the effective implementation of the GLFx strategy and contribute to building a vibrant, connected, and action-oriented global community rooted in landscapes.

The GLFx Coordinator will work closely with the following team members:

• GLF Program Manager, Community & Action
• GLFx regional officers and Community & Action team members
• GLF Learning, Knowledge, and Digital Communications teams
• GLF Sustainable Finance team
• GLF Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America regional hubs
• CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and GLF Charter Members

Summary of responsibilities

1. Strategy development and global coordination

• Lead the implementation and continuous development of the GLFx strategy, ensuring alignment of GLFx program activities with the broader GLF and CIFOR-ICRAF agenda.
• Ensure GLFx integration and collaboration among GLF programs, including Youth, Learning, Knowledge, Digital Communications, Sustainable Finance, and Administration.
• Coordinate the global GLFx ecosystem across regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, LAC), ensuring both quantitative and qualitative growth and community ownership.
• Ensure strong co-creation and consultation processes with chapters, local organizations, and the GLFx Steering Committee to inform the program’s priorities and decisions.
• Guide the development and delivery of flagship programs (learning journeys, hubs, mentorship, grant calls, media collaborations, etc.), knowledge products, and global and regional activities, such as workshops, training, exchanges, assemblies, and conferences.
• Lead and oversee chapter selection, onboarding, and engagement processes, and ensure compliance with the GLFx governing terms and membership guidelines.
• Lead and support Community and Action regional and thematic officers, fostering collaboration, alignment, and effective communication.

2. Community engagement, visibility, and representation

• Guide the development of practices and processes that support chapters’ local organizations in fostering a sense of belonging, a shared identity, cross-landscape collaboration, and a collective voice for landscape restoration.
• Coordinate with Digital Communications and Knowledge teams to strengthen visibility of GLFx chapters across platforms (website, newsletters, campaigns, etc.) and amplify narratives of local agency and leadership.
• Oversee engagement plans, messages, and activities to foster connections and collaboration among chapters and the wider GLF community and partners’ network.

3. Impact-oriented partnerships, fundraising, and progress monitoring

• Foster partnerships between GLFx chapters, GLF Charter Members, CIFOR-ICRAF scientists, donors, and regional partners.
• Develop, lead, and maintain relationships with both new and existing strategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is recognized, amplified, and supported by partners.
• Contribute to funding opportunities and resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development, donor coordination, and reporting.
• Identify, connect with, and coordinate with CIFOR-ICRAF networks to ensure technical support and evidence-based approaches are applied in GLFx activities.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact assessment (MELIA) processes, including tracking KPIs, impact indicators, lessons learned, and generating impact stories.
• Prepare and manage annual work plans and budgets, ensuring transparent and strategic use of resources.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in a field relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, international development, partnership coordination, landscape restoration, youth engagement, network management, Indigenous Peoples, youth-led movements, or related contexts combining grounded field experience with regional or global coordination and digital collaboration processes.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex projects, considering the wide scope of dimensions within the landscape approach and those related to community organizing and engagement.
• Previous experience coordinating multicultural and geographically dispersed teams and partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex processes across time zones and cultural contexts, designing and implementing community engagement, learning, or networking initiatives at regional or global levels.
• Experience managing grants, donor-funded activities, budgets, and reporting processes is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, and at least one additional language, particularly French, Portuguese, or Spanish. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is a full-time consultancy position.
• The consultancy period is expected to run from July 2026 to June 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Work location: home-based, preferably within UTC to UTC+3 time zones To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged. CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled and motivated junior analyst to join a young, growing climate non-profit. In this role, you will work with the Data and Analysis team across a number of projects, with a specific focus on the SteelWatchCorporate Scorecard and Steelmaker Transformation Tracker. You will join an international team across countries that arenimble, collaborative, and hugely ambitious in the task of influencing the steel sector, which drives 7% of annualgreenhouse gas emissions.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

SteelWatch is an international non-profit civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountabilityin the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy.

We run corporate campaigns and challenge the global steel industry to replace complacency with urgent action in line withthe science-based pathway. SteelWatch has

established a strong visible presence among civil society and steel industry stakeholders. We are increasingly recognised asan authoritative and challenging voice on steel decarbonisation, invited to engage in industry events and debatesinternationally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Junior Analyst is responsible for analysing the status of the steel sector and decarbonisation trends, and gathering andmaintaining data across the organisation. The Junior Analyst will be a vital team member, providing support to enable thedata and analysts team to operate effectively. We seek a candidate with ambition and capacity to grow and who is keen tolearn from sector experts. The Junior Analyst reports to the SteelWatch Steel Analyst.

You will be sitting within the Data and Analysis team and will support different projects working closely with campaigners andcommunications colleagues with the aim to use reliable data in our campaigning activities and narrative shaping. Inparticular, roughly half of your work will focus on the second edition of the Corporate Scorecard and SteelmakerTransformation Tracker project. The role will also involve providing support to the other projects, and overall steel industryanalysis and data management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The role is focused on gathering new data, being on top of industry announcements, and maintaining our current datasets and data infrastructure. Percentages across responsibilities outlined below will vary across the year, based on team needsand project timelines.

Tracker and Scorecard projects (50%)

• Collecting and interpreting data on steelmakers internationally for the Tracker and Scorecard. Managingdata and data systems that underpin the products. Analysis of data for findings and interpretation.
• You will be working to provide data and analysis support to the Scorecard team during the productionstage, launch, and dissemination phase of both the Tracker and Scorecard.

Other project work data (50%):

• Working with data on steel and emissions across projects
  • Data analysis: Actively monitor and analyse existing datasets in relation to steel, in collaboration withkey CSO partners (e.g. GEM Global Iron and Steel Tracker, Agora Transition Tracker, IEA updates)
  • Research and data support: Work on research and data support to strengthen corporate campaignswork done by the organisation.

●      Working closely with the Data and Analysis team to provide intelligence of steel industrytrends and messages:

• Provide intelligence to the team on steel industry updates, digging through corporate reports and keydata sources;
  • Gather and analyse announcements by steelmakers or trade bodies, distinguishing between thosethat are genuine steps forward, and those that are simply hiding lack of decarbonisation.
  • Maintenance of the internal data management infrastructure to ensure data is stored correctly, and easilyaccessible by the team.
  • Provide ad hoc support to respond to team requests.

●      Wider SteelWatch team engagement;

• The position will be line managed by SteelWatch Steel Analyst and will work closely with the EuropeanSteel Data Analyst as part of the data and analysis team;
  • Work closely with colleagues with expertise on campaigns, comms and fundraising to provide the factsand analysis needed in ways that enable all in the team to do high quality accurate work.
  • Actively help build a thriving team culture and team collaboration as SteelWatch grows in size anddiversity, including development and engagement in remote working practices, training, retreats, and development of team culture.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will bring proven technical knowledge of iron and steel production technologies, including regional differences in production methods, decarbonisation routes, and the resource and supply-chain factors that shape them,bringing a strong analytical approach to support our campaigns and communications. They will be detail-oriented and fussyabout accuracy while comfortable operating in a context where systems are improving. The ideal candidate will be able tonavigate ambiguity, drive action forward in a fluid context, and enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for astart-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed. They willhave the highest professional standards and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential skills and experiences

• B.Sc. in engineering or similar degrees with a strong technical foundation.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in fields such as engineering, energy-system modelling, environmental economics,industrial decarbonisation, analysis of energy, metallurgy or industry. This experience may be in post-graduatestudies, industry, consulting, government or non-profit sectors.
• Some direct experience of working with analysis in relation to the steel sector in the context of decarbonisation.
• Analytical skills, including quantitative analysis of data and large data sets, and ability to work with GHG emissions data.
• An eye for detail to ensure data is accurate, well-referenced, and is used and interpreted correctly.
• Ability to compare and align methodologies and to know when comparability is not wise or possible;
• Ability to convey the data implications and message in easily understandable graphs and presentations.
• Ability to track multiple sources of information, stay up to date on steel industry trends and identifysignificance.
• Awareness of (or willingness to learn) the geographical contours and differences in the steel sector, and theirimplications for driving steel decarbonisation.
• Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Willingness to lean into building system improvements and adapting to the pace and urgency of changing priorities.
• English proficiency, with a strong oral and written communication.
• Willingness and ability to work across time zones, collaborate with diverse teams, and accommodate some earlystart times to work with colleagues in Asia.

Desirable

• Experience in the non-profit sector and working with campaigners.
• Knowledge or experience in GHG emissions accounting.
• Knowledge or experience in company reporting methodologies.
• Resilience and experience working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Proficiency in office and collaboration tech tools, including Google products (Google Docs, Google Drive, GoogleSlides, etc.) and other tools (Slack, Zoom, etc). Proficiency in python is a plus.
• Knowledge of other languages other than English, is appreciated. Mandarin, Japanese or Korean languageworking knowledge is a strong asset for this position, but not mandatory.
• Desire and ability to take initiative and to learn as you go.
• Motivation to address the climate crisis and support climate action as our central purpose.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location/remote working: The position is remote with some face-to-face time with colleagues. This role is open tocandidates working in the EU, Middle East or Africa, within the timezones UTC -2 to UTC +4.

You must have the right to work in your location. You will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visaapplication process.

Remote working/work environment: The work is mainly remote, and you will need to be able to work remotely viaSlack, Zoom, Google Drive, etc., with some face-to-face meetings. Team members are currently located in the UK, Spain,Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia, and the team continues to grow internationally. Working hours areflexible, but you must be able to cover some early mornings to accommodate interactions across time zones. You will havethe flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule to balance out those hours and fit into other commitments. Occasional travel willbe required to collaborate with the team. Face-to-face time with other colleagues may not be frequent, but it is essential.

We pride ourselves on building a collaborative team of different cultures and working styles. Team members embrace theflexibility and learning curve of a start-up, and adapt to supporting each other as priorities arise.

Terms: The initial contract period will be up to 12 months with a possibility to renew, depending on country regulations.The type of contract will depend on the location and will be managed via an Employer of Record or via consultancycontract. We see this as a full-time role (40 hours per week, over 5 days).

The gross salary for this position, if based in The Netherlands, is in the range of €31,963 –

€47,000, based on experience and qualifications, pro rata, if not full-time. Comparable salaries in other countries are basedon market rates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV demonstrating their skills and a concise cover letter explaining their interest inthe role and how you meet the specifications. Please address your application to opportunities@steelwatch.org with theemail subject line “Junior Analyst” and ensure your name is included in all file names.

Please be sure to review our work at SteelWatch.org and our LinkedIn profile before applying. Your application needs to besubmitted to opportunities@steelwatch.org and must include:

• Cover letter (2 pages max) including responses to the questions below, plus your

country/work authorization status, salary expectation, and availability to start

• CV (3 pages max)
• Filename must include your name (not “SteelWatch application”)

Your Cover Letter Must Include:

1. Role Alignment and Personal Perspective: Explain how this position aligns with your career goals andshowcases your unique skills. Please ensure your response is personal and specific, as we are looking to avoidgeneric or AI-generated applications.
   1. Logistics: Clearly state your intended country of work, your legal right to work or valid working visa status for thatcountry, your salary expectations, and your earliest start date.

3.         Required Short Answers (One paragraph per question):

• Describe your most relevant data analysis experience – what datasets did you work with, what tools didyou use, and for what purpose?
  • What is one top challenge you have encountered when maintaining or building a dataset with a range ofdata sources?
  • What is one challenge when comparing data from steelmakers that operate in different regions?

Applications deemed as written by AI will not be considered.

For applicants that reach interview stage, we will be asking candidates to explain their thinking of any element ofwritten work, to double check that it comes from them not AI.

The application deadline is 05th July, midnight GMT. Please include your location, availability,and how you heard about the role. Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity forSteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing,and imaginative workplace,

committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresentedin the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.

DISCOVER MORE

Visit our website at www.steelwatch.org, see our landmark reports such as SteelWatch Corporate Scorecard; ArcelorMittalCorporate Climate Assessment (2026) or Nippon Steel Corporate Climate Assessment 2026 or check out our SteelMakerTransformation Tracker Follow us on LinkedIn for latest updates.

CODE OF ETHICS

All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code ofEthics

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. 

Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people

About Global Fund for Children
Global Fund for Children (GFC) partners with community-based organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights. We provide flexible funding, capacity development, and a network of global connections to strengthen locally led, community-rooted work that creates lasting change. Our mission is to transform the lives of children and youth worldwide by partnering with grassroots organizations advancing justice, equity, and opportunity.

GFC is a global organization with staff across multiple regions, working collectively to support partners in more than 34 countries around the world.

Consultancy Overview
GFC is a trust-based intermediary fund supporting grassroots partners across 42 countries to build a world where children and youth can thrive. We are in an active period of organisational learning — deepening our Theory of Change, building out an outcomes management infrastructure, and asking harder questions about whose knowledge counts, what accountability really looks like across power-differentiated relationships, and how evaluation can serve movements rather than extract from them.

This consultancy will be for a 6-month duration from July 2026 through December 2026, and the expected level of engagement will average 120 hours per month. We are seeking a seasoned learning and evaluation practitioner who understands that data is political, that knowledge is always situated, and that the best evaluative work deepens the agency and self-determination of partners to cover for our senior manager during an extended leave. You will hold both rigour and relationship — committed to quality, honest about uncertainty, and oriented toward the flourishing of the communities at the centre of our work.

Scope of Work:
General L& E support:  You will contribute to GFC’s external reporting and funding development — drafting or strengthening Learning and Evaluation components within proposals, collating evidence for donor and influencing reports, and helping the team articulate the value and complexity of intermediary work to a range of institutional and individual funders. Critically, you will bring an evaluative eye to this work: ensuring that what we claim reflects what we know, that uncertainty is named rather than hidden, and that the communities at the centre of the work are not reduced to data points. You understand that change is a long-term process that cannot be measured by short-term grant metrics.

Outcomes Management Systems: You will contribute to the continued build-out of GFC’s Salesforce-based outcomes management infrastructure — helping translate the logic of the system into accessible, usable practice for staff and partners, and maintaining the integrity of data quality over time.

Learning artefacts, partner-led research, and team capability: You may be asked to contribute to the design of briefs, frameworks, toolkits, and other formats that make our evidence and analysis useful to grassroots partners, donors, and sector peers. You will support partner-led research processes already underway, and help scope and seed new inquiries that will continue beyond the cover period .You will also provide L&E training and capability support to internal teams — translating evaluative thinking into accessible practice for colleagues who are not L&E specialists themselves.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

Required
Practice and orientation

• Senior-level experience in learning and evaluation within philanthropy, intermediary funding, or international social change contexts
• A grounded, critical practice — sceptical of extractive data practices, fluent in evaluation as a site of power, and able to navigate the politics of the work without performing them
• Demonstrated experience designing evaluation approaches rooted in decolonial, Indigenous, or community-led frameworks
• The maturity to walk into live workstreams, pick them up, and steward them through a defined cover period

Technical craft

• Strong mixed-methods capability — from survey design and statistical analysis to focus groups, narrative inquiry, and participatory sense-making
• Fluency with Theory of Change, logical frameworks, and outcomes mapping, with the critical awareness to know when these tools serve partners and when they constrain them
• Ability to pair quantitative data with narrative context to produce honest, nuanced accounts of change
• Experience designing learning products — frameworks, briefs, toolkits, reports — for varied audiences including grassroots partners, young people, donors, and sector peers
• Experience with proposal development and grant reporting from both funder and grantee perspectives

Communication and collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex findings for internal teams, grantees, donors, and young people
• Culturally responsive — attentive to power and positionality in how feedback and findings are shared
• Able to give honest, constructive critique while holding collegiality, and to build relationships quickly in a cover context

Preferred 

• Experience building or contributing to outcomes management systems (Salesforce or equivalent)
• Prior work in intermediary or re-granting contexts, with understanding of the layered power dynamics these create
• Experience with participatory grantmaking models and the evaluative questions they raise
• Experience in child and youth participatory evaluation
• Sustained engagement across several countries in Asia, Africa , Europe and Central Asia, and/or Latin America.

Languages:
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in one or more languages of GFC’s regions of work strongly preferred — French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
GFC is deeply committed to building an equitable, inclusive, anti-racist organization that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. We value lived experience, cultural humility, and a learning mindset. We actively encourage candidates from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, and those with personal or community ties to the regions where we work, to apply.

We believe that a diverse team strengthens our work, enriches our perspectives, and enhances our ability to partner authentically with grassroots organizations around the world.

Location
GFC operates as a globally distributed organization, with most of the team working remotely. Candidates from any location may apply, with the understanding that they must be willing and able to provide comfortable overlap with Pacific Standard and Eastern Standard time zones and adjust their schedules accordingly. 

What can we offer you? 

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Compensation – The maximum monthly fee allocated for this consultancy is $5,000.00 (US) and will be based on the level of experience and expertise, as well as location-specific benchmarks. Payments will be processed monthly. 

Time Commitment – The consultant will be expected to work on average 120 hours per month during this engagement, and to utilize their own equipment.

How do I apply?
Please submit a resume/CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for applications is June 26th, 2026 at 5pm US Eastern Time.

In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this consultancy, please share your thoughts on the following questions along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/af99f7c47e9b

1) What most excites you about this consultancy?

2) Briefly summarize your key experience and expertise related to this consultancy,

3) Which parts of this consultancy are you most excited to dig into, even if they may be complex, and how would you bring curiosity and care to that work? 

4) Please provide your preferred monthly rate for this consultancy and your office location.

We are excited to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch on careers(at)globalfundforchildren.org

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization designing technologies that amplify youth power, agency, and opportunity. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people to co-create inclusive digital products and services that improve their lives. Our design process opens spaces where young people’s ideas can become a reality – where they are the architects of the solutions to their most pressing challenges. 

YLabs multidisciplinary team delivers youth-driven innovation and impact at scale. Our team combines expertise in youth-driven design with adolescent health, climate, livelihoods, digital product design, behavioral science, and epidemiology. With headquarters in Rwanda and the USA, we’ve worked in 18 countries to date on projects spanning three focus areas: optimum health and wellness, improved economic opportunity, and increased climate resilience. 

Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

JOB SUMMARY

YLabs is seeking a senior leader to build and guide our global HR and operations function for our next phase of growth. You will function as a department head: setting the strategic direction for how YLabs attracts, levels, compensates, and retains a globally distributed team. You will establish and refine the systems, structures, and compliance infrastructure that make this possible as YLabs grows. You will partner with the Senior Leadership Team on organizational strategy, ensuring our people and operations are supported in a way that is caring, compliant, and well-run.

Key areas of leadership include redesigning our global pay equity structure, modernizing our leveling and performance management practice, and building the hiring and compliance infrastructure for our Pan-African and Asian expansion.

JOB TYPE

This is a full-time, fully benefited position. The initial contract term for this role is 12 months.

LOCATION 

This is a remote role open to global candidates, with a preference for someone based in Africa. 

ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards  to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location. 

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is $50,000–$61,818 USD annually (gross), commensurate with experience [payable in local currency]. This range is regionally benchmarked for a P6-level position in the YLabs Kigali office. YLabs pays full-time staff salaries in the local currency of the staff member’s permanent work location. 

YOU WILL

Global People Strategy 

• Develop and implement a global pay equity system and salary bands grounded in regional and national benchmarking, designed for a geographically dispersed international nonprofit
• Evolve YLabs’ internal leveling framework to match industry standards and the organization’s trajectory, and strengthen our performance management and feedback culture

Talent Acquisition

• Establish international recruitment strategy and policies for employees and contractors alike, mapping talent against current and projected needs and positioning YLabs as an employer of choice

Global Policy Development

• Map, plan, and guide in the development of policies and protocols to govern our global operations, prioritizing and owning the work plan.  
• Review and address policy shortcomings for an organization with a largely geographically dispersed workforce. Craft new policies that keep us compliant, support our scaling, and operationalize our values, including equity.

Legal & Global Compliance

• Design YLabs’ global compliance strategy, advising leadership on country-level engagement models (entity registration, Employer of Record, contractor arrangements) and ensuring compliance in every geography where we work, including our US and Rwanda entities. 

Team Leadership 

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the HR & Operations team, building people-operations capacity across the organization

HR Operations

• Oversee core HR operations, including payroll, benefits, our global HRIS, and the sensitive handling of personnel matters, while strengthening the business processes that keep the organization running well

Learning, Development & Employee Experience

• Shape YLabs’ learning and development strategy, including employee progression frameworks and succession planning for key roles
• Together with the People  Operations team, guide the employee experience portfolio: wellness initiatives, the annual staff survey, and engagement programming

YOU ARE:

• A systems builder who establishes structures that outlast any single project and thinks beyond their own team to the whole organization
• An emotionally intelligent people leader: you mentor team members and set the tone for wellbeing and trust across an organization
• Skilled in hard conversations; you deliver candid feedback with care and help managers do the same
• Culturally fluent, modeling equitable and inclusive ways of working across diverse, distributed teams
• At ease with autonomy and high-stakes judgment: you make complex decisions independently and advise leadership on the ones that shape organizational success
• A champion of YLabs’ vision and values who owns departmental goals and brings data to every recommendation

YOU HAVE:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in people operations, HR, or talent management, including senior or leadership roles
• Experience leading people operations and compliance work at an INGO, especially with a substantial footprint in Africa
• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing compensation structures, salary bands, or pay frameworks across multiple countries and continents
• Working knowledge of international employment compliance and multi-country employment models (direct employment, Employer of Record, contractor engagement)
• Experience supervising and developing staff across distributed, multicultural teams
• Experience crafting policies for an INGO
• Fluency in written and spoken English

DESIRABLE:

• A track record of supporting an organization through a period of growth or transition
• Familiarity with pay equity frameworks such as Project Fair
• Degree in human resources, business, law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, CHRP) is an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please visit our careers page at ylabsglobal.org/careers and submit your application through the online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all applications received during the posting period will be reviewed, and all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins. All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances. All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable privacy and employment regulations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YLabs is committed to building teams and policies that promote equity, justice, and belonging at work. We strongly encourage people from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.