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CATALYST NOW IS SEEKING A FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST

CATALYST NOW, THE GLOBAL UMBRELLA MOVEMENT FOR THE WORLD’S SOCIAL INNOVATORS

Catalyst Now (formerly Catalyst 2030) is the global movement for social innovation. We connect over 7,000 social innovators, from grassroots initiatives to philanthropic organisations, from every corner of the globe, to drive collaborative change.

Our mission is to co-create spaces where the world’s social innovators connect, collaborate and contribute to transformational change.

OUR VISION FOR 2025- 2029

The world is not short of solutions. It is short of alignment. Every day, millions of social innovators work on climate, inequality, health, livelihoods, and other SDGs. Yet most efforts remain under-recognised, under-resourced and disconnected from power, capital, and policy.

That’s where Catalyst Now comes in. We’re building the global umbrella movement for social innovators, across sectors and borders, to turn fragmented efforts into systemic change.

Our journey, which began as a WhatsApp group of visionary social entrepreneurs, has evolved into a global movement of more than 7,400 members representing over 4,900 organisations across 150+ countries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

• Identify, research, and pursue funding opportunities aligned with Catalyst Now’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, campaigns, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Prepare grant proposals, donor presentations, funding applications, and stewardship reports.
• Maintain accurate donor and partner records within CRM systems and track fundraising pipelines and reporting deadlines.
• Support the planning and coordination of fundraising events, donor meetings, and partnership engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, philanthropic organizations, and strategic partners to encourage long-term collaboration and renewals.

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

• Work closely with Catalyst Now members, collaborations, working groups, ecosystem builders, and partner networks to support fundraising and engagement campaigns.
• Support data analysis and contribute to strategic engagement initiatives and funding-related campaigns.

STAKEHOLDER AND PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT

• Build and maintain relationships with philanthropic support organizations, funders, community leaders, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and networks to strengthen fundraising, engagement, and partnership efforts.
• Provide facilitative support to collaborative initiatives and partnership activities.

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

• Conduct research and analysis on funding trends, donor priorities, and financing approaches relevant to social innovation and systems change.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support fundraising strategies and partnership engagement.

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH

• Develop compelling messaging, communication materials, presentations, and campaign content to support fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
• Utilize communication channels such as social media, newsletters, events, and stakeholder briefings to disseminate information and engage audiences.
• Organise meetings, workshops, briefings, and events to support fundraising and partnership initiatives.

MONITORING AND REPORTING

• Track progress against fundraising, partnership, and engagement goals.
• Prepare regular reports, updates, and presentations for internal teams, leadership, partners, and funders on activities, achievements, and impact.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake any other ad hoc tasks as requested and demonstrate flexibility in supporting evolving organizational priorities and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

For this senior-level consultant role, we invite applications from people who have:

• Master’s degree in a related field (relevant experience may substitute for formal education).
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in fundraising and resource mobilization with strong understanding of donor engagement strategies, philanthropy, and funding mechanisms.
• Familiarity with digital engagement tools, social media platforms, and online outreach techniques.
• An active interest in global issues, systems change, and social innovation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural, global environment across multiple time zones. 
• Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and build collaborative partnerships.

CATALYST NOW OFFERS

• This engagement is for six months, with renewal contingent upon the successful delivery of agreed fundraising objectives and outcomes. 
• Catalyst Now uses a location-sensitive benchmarking approach to determine consultant compensation. Rates are calibrated based on the consultant’s location, local cost of living and labor market conditions, relevant experience, seniority, specialization, and scope of work. Based on the current compensation model, indicative monthly fees range from approximately USD 1,500–2,500 in countries such as India, Kenya, and Brazil; USD 2,000–2,500 in Argentina, Cameroon, and Jordan; USD 3,000–3,800 in France, Australia, and the UK; and USD 5,300–5,500 in the United States. Within each country benchmark, the upper end of the range is typically reserved for consultants who most closely align with the desired profile, demonstrating the highest levels of relevant experience, expertise, seniority, and overall fit for the role.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment
• Working in a dynamic network of over 7,000 members across the globe including Skoll Foundation, Ashoka, Schwab Foundation and Echoing Green

CONTRACTOR LOCATION

This position is remote and can be carried out from anywhere in the world with 5 hours overlap with CET working hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply, please fill out the application form

Completion time: 15 – 30 minutes.

Organization: Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Fiscal sponsor: Panorama Global

Location:  Pacific Time (GMT -7:00) Zone working hours required.

Contract position: Operations Associate

Compensation for this contract opportunity will be equivalent to $300 USD per day, at approximately 192 days per year.
 

About Us

The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is a strategic alliance of philanthropic foundations working together and with others to transform global food systems now and for future generations. We believe our unique contribution is threefold:

1. Forge new insights and strengthen evidence for global systems change
2. Convene key food-systems actors, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and strengthen interconnections
3. Stimulate local and global action and interaction for transformational change in collaboration with other committed stakeholders

The Global Alliance is a project of Panorama Global, our fiscal sponsor. Our work is guided by a set of seven shared principles: renewability, resilience, equity, diversity, healthfulness, inclusion, and interconnectedness. These principles shape our vision of the future of food, express our values, and encompass the change we want to make.

Your Impact

Founded in 2012, the Global Alliance is a compact, agile team of 14 located around the world. This multifaceted role will offer you the opportunity to wear two hats — one offering high-level Executive Support to our Executive Director, and one as a core member of our operations team, working to identify and implement operational efficiencies and solutions, ultimately ensuring smooth operations across the organization. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and a strong communicator, and will thrive in a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will report to our Operations Lead and work closely with our Operations Director and Executive Director. Compensation for this contract opportunity will be equivalent to $300 USD per day, at approximately 192 days per year. 

Your Responsibilities:

Support Executive Director (25%) 

• Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director (inbox and calendar management, scheduling, information management and document support, meeting follow ups, expense reports) 
• Support the Executive Director in coordination of in-person speaking events, meetings, conferences, convenings including travel and itinerary development, and meeting follow-ups
• Support the Executive Director in stakeholder tracking and communication (current, new, and prospective members and partners)

Network Contacts and Databases Management (35%)

• Maintain our CRM database (Zoho), including contact information, membership status, grant records, and organizational activities
• Generate contact lists as needed, perform data cleanup for batch imports into our CRM and conduct regular data cleanup, troubleshooting, and categorization to maintain database integrity 
• Manage uploads and updates in the Members’ Hub on Howspace 
• Maintain Google Drive files and folders, including labels and tagging for easy access 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of GDPR requirements and best practices, and monitor the Client’s GDPR compliance 
• Onboarding/offboarding support for members

Team-wide Process Operations (40%)

• Support collaborative planning, coherent workflow, and timeline coordination across the Secretariat Team and member working groups
• Track and coordinate project deliverables and milestones including proposal requirements, submission and reporting deadlines
• Facilitate open communication and collaborative tools, such as updates and shared project dashboards/platforms, to ensure transparency and accountability across teams
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date calendar and Google contact lists for the team
• Provide general support to the Secretariat Team, Steering Committee and Working Groups including note-taking, Zoom links, recordings, breakout rooms, and agenda preparation

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1–2 years of professional experience in a food systems or global movements, nonprofit, or philanthropic setting
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills
• At least 1 year of experience managing databases and CRM systems (ex. Zoho), as well as proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom, and Slack
• Comfort working in a rapid, complex environment and ability to take initiative in solving problems proactively
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, especially in data management, document preparation, and calendar management
• Alignment with Global Alliance’s principles of renewability, resilience, equity, diversity, healthfulness, inclusion, and interconnectedness
• Practice of, and commitment to, advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
• Strong communications skills; fluent (written and spoken) English is required; second language an asset
• Periodically conduct international travel (at least 2 organizational meetings and gatherings a year)

The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is a project of Panorama Global. We are committed to the principles of equity and diversity in employment. Our membership and Secretariat team are located in different geographic regions. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply, please submit a resume or CV, and answer a few brief application questions. We encourage you to apply right away and before our application deadline of July 17. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

AI Policy

The rapid and widespread adoption of generative AI has raised serious questions about the ethics and principles of its use and the social, economic, and environmental impacts of these tools, developed and largely owned and controlled by a few powerful corporations and billionaires. 

We do not use AI software to screen applications or to conduct interviews. We recognize the effort, time, and intent that each individual takes to make an application and honor that by reciprocating with our own time, effort, and resources. We will not consider resumes/CVs and applications that we can detect have been written using AI tools.

About Panorama Global

A 501(c)(3) organization and public charity based in Seattle, Washington, Panorama is a global leader who believes innovative approaches and catalytic coalitions can solve the most challenging issues. Panorama Global’s goal is to achieve maximum impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co-develop solutions to hard problems.

Application Deadline: July 19, 2026

Employment Type: Flexible 

Location: Remote 

Workplace type: Fully remote

Compensation: $60,000 – $105,000 / year Fill EOI form (pro-rated for 3 to 6 months) 

Summary 

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who could found a new organization focused on: 

● Highly neglected animals: insects, wild animals, shrimp, fish, etc, or 

● AI and animals: AI alignment and governance for animal welfare, strategic actions considering transformative AI, AI for wild animals, etc. 

● Tech for animals: welfare tech, precision welfare tech, breeding for welfare, etc. 

We are looking for both founders with a specific idea and those motivated to develop or execute on one. Depending on fit, Rethink Priorities can offer 3-6 months of funded runway and various operational set-ups for you to pursue your work, such as a Special Project, hiring you as an Entrepreneur in Residence, or helping you incubate into an independent organization. 

To express interest, please fill out the short form (15-20min) here by the end of the day on July 19, 2026. 

Background 

At Rethink Priorities, we work on some of the most neglected problems in animal welfare: from insect welfare to wild animals to the implications of AI for alternative proteins. 

Neglected animals represent the vast majority of the world’s sentient animals, yet they receive only a tiny fraction of animal advocacy resources and attention. Meanwhile, rapid AI development has the potential to change the world with implications for all animals. These areas remain under-addressed, not because there’s no tractable path forward, but because far fewer organizations are working on them than the scale of the problem warrants. You can help change that. 

This post is an expression of interest. We want to understand who’s out there with the motivation and potential to found something new in this space. 

Which animal topics are we focused on? 

We are looking for founders for “frontier” issues – issues that are potentially important and tractable but currently underexplored relative to mainstream animal advocacy. 

Neglected animal issues. Examples include: 

● Wild animal welfare – reducing large-scale suffering experienced by animals in natural environments 

● Invertebrate welfare – insects, crustaceans, and other animals whose sentience and moral status are poorly understood 

● Aquatic animal welfare – fish, shrimp, and other aquatic species in farming, wild capture, and related contexts 

AI, technology, and animals. Examples include: 

● AI and Animals – Rapid AI development has the potential to change the world with implications for all animals. We want people to help steer the animal movement through an AI-transformed future towards the best world for animals. This could include AI alignment and governance for animal welfare, strategic actions that consider transformative AI for animals, AI for wild animals, etc. 

● Novel technologies and interventions – Welfare technology, when approached with caution, can be widely adopted and improve the lives of animals at scale. This could be precision welfare tech, breeding methods, genetic tools, or other emerging approaches. 

Other 

● This list isn’t exhaustive. If you have a different angle in mind that doesn’t quite match the above list, we are interested. 

● We are also keen to find founders focused on neglected geographies: regions with intensive farming but less existing advocacy infrastructure. 

Small teams are already getting outsized results 

The case for founding in this space is not theoretical. Organizations founded in the last few years in these spaces are already having a significant impact: 

● The Shrimp Welfare Project (founded in 2021, not through Rethink Priorities but using our research) has secured electrical stunning commitments, expected to reduce the suffering of around 4.5 billion shrimps per year, with a credible path to helping 100 billion shrimps annually. It is now an ACE Recommended Charity. 

● An insect-focused initiative we supported has become a leading voice on insect farming, with its work shaping the narrative about critical issues facing the industry. ● Shared Roads, an initiative launched this year by Sentient Futures, is already engaging with governments on how driverless vehicle policy should account for animals. ● The Center for Wild Animal Welfare (launched in late 2025 and supported as an RP Special Project) has secured pro-wild animal welfare debate and tabled amendments in the UK Parliament and secured national media coverage within months of starting. 

A few motivated people with a tractable idea and modest funding can move an entire neglected field. We want to help start the next organization on this list. 

Who are we looking for? 

The qualities we care most about are: 

● Impact focus – You want to help as many animals as possible, and you’re willing to follow the evidence on how best to do that, even when it points somewhere unglamorous.

● Experience – Our ideal candidate has a track record of delivery. They are someone who can set ambitious goals and achieve them. Backgrounds in leadership, research, advocacy, policy, operations, or building things are all useful. Note that animal-specific knowledge is helpful but not required, and strong generalists without an animal welfare background have founded excellent organizations in this space. 

● Entrepreneurial mind-set – You are self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to drive things forward without much existing structure. You don’t need to have founded anything before. 

You might be in one of two situations: 

1. You have an existing idea or area of expertise. Maybe you’ve been developing a specific project or have some expertise in a neglected area that you want to turn into impact. You want support to pursue that avenue, such as funding, operational support, research capacity, mentorship, or strategic support. 

2. You’re motivated but haven’t settled on an idea. You’d seriously consider founding or co-founding a new organization focused on a frontier animal issue if the conditions were right. 

Our key question is: would you be willing to make the switch to working on this full-time if you had 3–6 months of funded runway? 

What we can offer 

Depending on fit, support could take several forms. 

We are keen and ready to offer the following: 

● Funding – we can offer 3-6 months of funded runway, at a level that lets you step away from your current role and gives you the space to explore, develop, and launch.

● Research support – Rethink Priorities is among the world’s most experienced research teams on neglected animal issues. Our research team will be able to support your decision-making at every step of developing your idea and project. 

● Operational support – Rethink Priorities’ Special Project team has supported numerous organizations with operations, finance, and HR to help them get off the ground quickly.

● Entrepreneur-in-Residence role – You could become our in-house entrepreneur who can get things done, drive change, and help new projects get off the ground. 

If there is demand, we are also exploring offering the following: 

● Executive coaching to help you leave your current position – it can be hard for top talent to wind down their current work and create the space to start something new. Coaching and support to help wrap up existing projects can be useful here. 

● Incubation into an independent organization – structured support to help you build and spin out as a standalone organization (this could be via Rethink Priorities, or we could support you via other programs such as Ambitious Impact). 

● Ongoing coaching and mentorship – to help you drive your project to succeed. 

We’re at an early stage here. This is a genuine expression of interest, not a structured program with fixed slots. We want to understand what’s out there before deciding how best to support it. 

How to respond 

To express interest, please fill out the short form (15-20min) here. Tell us about yourself, what you’re considering, and what kind of support would be most useful. No polished proposal is needed. 

If you’re unsure whether to respond, please err on the side of doing so. Completing the form is not a commitment; it simply helps us understand who might be interested. Note also that there is no fixed start date. Even if you cannot start until sometime next year, we would love to hear from you now. 

Please respond by the end of the day on July 19, 2026. We’ll read every response and aim to follow up with those where there’s a potential fit by end of July. 

Your response goes to a small team at Rethink Priorities, and we’ll only share it further with your permission. 

Please share this post with anyone you think might be a good fit. 

Questions? Contact Samuel Hilton (samuel@rethinkpriorities.org) at Rethink Priorities. 

Please note that from 4 July to 12 July, Rethink Priorities is on mid-year break, and we will be unable to respond to emails during that time. 

About Rethink Priorities 

Rethink Priorities is a think-and-do tank dedicated to informing decisions made by high-impact organizations, funders, and policymakers across various cause areas. We aim to identify emerging areas – such as invertebrate welfare and digital consciousness – before they become crowded, and to influence trajectories while fields are still being shaped. 

Within animal welfare, our recent work includes: 

● Pioneering research comparing welfare across species through our Moral Weight Project
● Bringing to light the important and neglected area of invertebrate welfare
● Strategic work on EU farmed animal welfare advocacy in 2025, influencing $10m of grants
● Building a coordinated roadmap for fish welfare in Europe with 18 leading organizations,
● Developing a prioritized research agenda on insecticide welfare impacts in partnership with the Wild Animal Initiative 

● Supporting nine early-stage organizations through our Special Projects program You can review our public work here, as well as our 2025 results and 2026 plans. 

Rethink Priorities is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community. Please don’t hesitate to apply regardless of your age, gender identity/expression, political identity, personal preferences, physical abilities, veteran status, neurodiversity or any other background. We invite you to reach out to careers@rethinkpriorities.org with any accessibility requests. (Please note that from 4 July to 12 July is Rethink Priorities’ mid-year break, and we will be unable to answer emails during that time.) 

EOI: Founders to work on neglected animal issues

Description

To ensure a timely and efficient hiring process, this posting will remain open for 7 days from the date of posting. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as applications may no longer be accepted after the closing date.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Social Media Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day execution of The Nature Conservancy’s flagship social media presence, helping cultivate and engage a global community connected by a shared love of nature. This role is responsible for daily publishing, supports light-lift content creation and facilitates community engagement across TNC’s primary social media channels, ensuring content is timely, strategic and optimized for each platform.

This role uses performance insights and platform best practices to inform publishing decisions and collaborates closely with marketing colleagues across the organization to source and prioritize content. Through thoughtful community management, this role helps strengthen TNC’s relationship with social audiences and advance the organization’s mission by encouraging awareness, engagement and action.

We’re Looking for You:

The Social Media Coordinator supports and executes daily social media activities across TNC’s flagship channels, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube and emerging platforms. The role fosters dialogue, builds community and supports organizational priorities by publishing platform-appropriate content provided by internal partners and engaging directly with followers through comments, replies and direct messages.

This position serves as a key point of coordination for social content, supporting the intake, preparation, editing and scheduling of assets contributed by teams across the organization. In addition, the role supports light‑lift content creation associated with publishing—such as drafting copy and sourcing assets for timely social posts tied to media coverage, web and blog content, leadership activity or campaign moments. In partnership with the Social Media Strategist, this role maintains and updates the social media content calendar and publishing tools, continually adjusting posting cadence, timing and format based on performance data. The Social Media Coordinator also plays a supporting role in reinforcing best practices across TNC’s broader social media network.

Responsibilities and Scope:

• Supports day‑to‑day planning, scheduling and publishing of content across TNC’s flagship social media channels.
• Maintains and updates the social media calendar, making real‑time publishing decisions to respond to shifting priorities, cultural moments and performance insights.
• Sources, organizes and edits content from internal stakeholders, marketing partners and existing TNC assets; identifies opportunities to repurpose or resurface high‑performing content.
• Supports light‑lift content preparation related to social publishing, including drafting copy and sourcing assets as needed.
• Plays a key role in coordinating social content across teams, ensuring assets from across the organization are prepared for publishing, properly tagged, tracked and scheduled for optimal performance.
• Executes daily community management, including monitoring and responding to comments, replies and direct messages in alignment with brand voice and engagement guidelines.
• Collaborates cross‑functionally with internal teams to support campaigns, editorial priorities and timely organizational messaging.
• Stays current on emerging social media trends, formats, tools and platform updates to inform experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Uses social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Canva, Asana) to support efficient workflow and execution.
• Coordinates projects and completes assigned work within agreed‑upon timelines, exercising sound judgment and independent decision making within established guidelines.
• Occasional travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings.
• Requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience organizing and coordinating projects.
• Experience proofreading and editing business documents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience proofreading and editing communications materials.
• Interest in social media platforms, digital culture, trends and audience behavior.
• Experience using social media management and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of social media performance metrics.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and explain social media best practices to non‑social partners.
• Experience developing social media content.
• Practical understanding of marketing and communications concepts.
• Experience managing customer/colleague relationships.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting mission‑driven or values‑based organizations.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $27.88 – $40.42 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. 

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Terms of Reference: Programs Assistant

Background

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is the largest global network advancing research on violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV), especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). SVRI funds cutting-edge research, strengthens capacity, and promotes the use of evidence to improve practice and policy.

SVRI is seeking a highly organised, proactive Programs Assistant to support the Director of Research, the Global Advocacy Director, and the Director of Grants Management. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth coordination, knowledge management, and communication across SVRI’s research and advocacy portfolios.

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality programmatic, coordination, and administrative support to the Director of Grants and Impact, Research Director, and the Global Advocacy Director in delivering SVRI’s strategic priorities, with a focus on event management, knowledge management, research support, project management, and organisational communications.

This is a remote position; the successful candidate will need to be able to work hours that allow for reasonable overlap with both South Africa (SAST) and India (IST) time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Event Management and Production

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of online events including webinars, workshops, and learning sessions, managing all logistical aspects from scheduling to post- event follow-up.
• Manage and maintain an organisational events calendar, ensuring alignment across the research, advocacy, and grants management portfolios.
• Liaise with external facilitators, speakers, and technical partners to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Prepare event materials including invitations, programmes, slide templates, registration links, and post-event resources.
• Provide on-the-day technical and coordination support for virtual events, including platform management (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams).
• Document and disseminate key outputs, learnings, and follow-up actions from events and workshops.

Research and Knowledge Management Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating SVRI’s internal knowledge management systems, including shared drives, resource libraries, and databases.
• Support the curation and dissemination of research resources, including updating the SVRI website with relevant publications, tools, and learning materials.
• Assist in compiling and editing documents, learning materials, evaluation forms, and training resources for capacity-strengthening activities.

Programmatic Coordination and Communications

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Director of Research, Global Advocacy Director, and Director of Grants Management, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and note-taking.
• Draft, format, and proofread internal and external communications,including correspondence, programme updates, and briefing notes.
• Coordinate communication with partners, consultants, and stakeholders, ensuring timely responses to queries and requests.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and programme documentation as required.
• Assist with the documentation of key processes, decisions, and programme milestones to support institutional memory and reporting.

Project Management Support

• Maintain and update project trackers, workplans, and activity logs using appropriate tools, ensuring all team members have visibility of priorities and progress.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, managing logistics, timelines, and communication flows for assigned workstreams.
• Assist in the preparation of progress updates for internal and donor audiences, drawing on input from relevant team members.
• Identify and flag risks, bottlenecks, or coordination gaps to the relevant Director in a timely manner, supporting proactive problem resolution.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, gender studies, development studies, communications, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a programmes, coordination, or administrative support role in an NGO, research, or advocacy organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in event coordination and/or production, including online events and webinars.
• Experience supporting project management processes, including maintaining workplans, trackers, and action logs, and coordinating across teams to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct structured internet-based research and synthesise findings clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with cloud-based tools.
• Experience with virtual event platforms (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams etc) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of or interest in GBV, VAW/VAC, or gender equality is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Proactive and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to anticipate needs.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in a sensitive thematic area.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate across multiple workstreams, and meet deadlines.
• Strong project coordination instincts able to track multiple moving parts, maintain oversight of workplans, and keep teams aligned without being prompted.
• Curiosity and commitment to staying informed on developments in the VAW and VAC research and advocacy landscape.
• Commitment to SVRI’s values and mission, including survivor-centred practice and equity.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following to svri@svri.org:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience
• A CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Contact details of two professional references

Please use the subject line: “Application: Programs Assistant – SVRI”. Please submit by or before 25 July 2026.

If you have any queries regarding the job offer, please send us an email to svri@svri.org. Please, refrain from contacting SVRI staff at their work email addresses. We will only accept applications received via svri@svri.org.

Diversity Statement

SVRI is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse research environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals and organisations based in LMICs and from historically underrepresented groups. We value collaborative, ethical, and contextually grounded approaches to knowledge production and prioritise psychological safety and wellbeing in our partnerships and ways of working. Successful applicants will be required to sign the SVRI Code of Conduct and any other relevant documentation as part of the onboarding process.

About the Position and Team 

Rethink Priorities (RP) is seeking a highly analytical Researcher or Senior Researcher to investigate complex questions arising at the intersection of AI and animals — taking priority research projects from vague, important questions through to delivered, decision-useful output.

This position sits within RP’s Animal Welfare Department, which advances and pioneers evidence-based, reason-driven change for animals. Within the department, the AI × Animals Program works to steer the animal movement through an AI-transformed future toward the best possible world for animals. We believe AI will significantly affect animal welfare and advocacy, and that far too little work is going into navigating that transition well for animals. We pair disciplined prioritisation research — mapping where AI matters for animals and which interventions are worth funding, incubating, or scaling — with an action arm that builds talent and coordination infrastructure. 

To get a sense of the questions you would investigate, see the executive summaries of our reports on AI and aquaculture (Part 1, Part 2) and on AI and cultivated meat. Many projects are self-generated from questions we think deserve attention; others are commissioned by mission-aligned funders and advocacy organisations. A typical project means scoping a fuzzy question, choosing a proportionate method, and producing something a decision-maker can act on.

You will own research questions end to end and exercise real judgement about what to investigate and how. The level of autonomy scales with seniority:

• At the Researcher level, you’ll execute projects with regular guidance from your manager on methodology and prioritisation, while taking increasing ownership of day-to-day decisions.
• At the Senior Researcher level, you’ll scope and run projects with minimal oversight, take the initiative to learn methods you haven’t used before, and be consulted by program leadership on strategic decisions such as which projects the program should take on.

Reporting and collaboration. The successful candidate will report to Kevin Xia (Senior Research Manager) and collaborate across the program and the wider Animal Welfare Department.

This role is open at two levels — Researcher and Senior Researcher — and you may indicate which you’re applying for. We may make an offer at a level above or below the one you applied for if the hiring process suggests it’s a better fit; the final level (and corresponding salary) is set using RP’s title structure and salary algorithm based on demonstrated competencies and relevant experience. 

Key Responsibilities

As a Researcher / Senior Researcher, your main responsibilities will include:

• Scoping vague but important questions around AI x Animals — choosing the right depth, angle, and methodology for each, from literature reviews to modelling, data analysis, or expert interviews.
• Conducting independent research on complex questions, addressing uncertainty and competing perspectives explicitly.
• Engaging external stakeholders to understand their needs and shape deliverables to their specifications.
• Producing decision-useful outputs from inception to delivery, in the best-fit format (report, model, dashboard), translated into practical recommendations for decision-makers.
• Managing projects end to end — keeping them on track, reporting progress, and proactively identifying mitigations when barriers arise.

The balance of these responsibilities, and the autonomy you’ll have, depends on the level you’re hired at. At the Senior Researcher level, you will own these responsibilities at higher autonomy and help co-create the overall research strategy for the program. You will also build and steward more external relationships with funders, advocates, and field experts.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Competencies

Required for all applicants:

• An abiding commitment to RP’s mission for animals — you keep impact at the centre of project decisions and prioritise it over interestingness.
• Strong applied-research judgement. You can take a vague, important question, scope it sensibly, choose sound methodology, and reach a defensible answer under time pressure.
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning. Ability and willingness to use, build, and interpret models and quantitative concepts. (Deep statistical or programming expertise is not required — see “nice to have.”)
• Clear written communication. You explain a chain of reasoning and convey complex ideas to decision-makers, not just to peers, and organise writing for its intended audience.
• Reasoning transparency. You give caveated, decision-useful answers under uncertainty — documenting key steps, stating uncertainties, and sourcing major claims — rather than waiting for certainty.
• A steadfast commitment to truthseeking, intellectual openness to diverse viewpoints, and research ethics.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving. You find tractable ways into open-ended problems.
• Self- and project management in a remote, distributed, asynchronous team — setting and meeting realistic goals and keeping work organised.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement. You work effectively toward shared goals and interact professionally with colleagues and external partners.

Additionally expected at the Senior Researcher level:

• Greater autonomy and ownership — you initiate, plan, and run projects with little oversight, and refine your approach so recurring problems don’t recur.
• Strategic and critical thinking at program scale — anticipating risks and opportunities and prioritizing between projects.
• Proactive outreach — independently building and maintaining external relationships and representing RP credibly in professional settings.
• Review and feedback — giving honest, constructive, timely feedback on others’ work across clarity, rigor, and impact.

Nice to have (none required):

• Skill with strategic decision-making tools (e.g. stakeholder mapping, scenario analysis).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or model evaluation.
• A fluent, AI-native working style — you already use current AI tools effectively in your own research workflow.
• Domain expertise in a relevant priority area (e.g. AI strategy, safety, or governance; farmed animal welfare; alternative proteins; or wild animal welfare).
• Experience working or volunteering in the AI safety or animal advocacy space.
• Familiarity with the ideas and methods used in high-impact, evidence-led philanthropy.
• Proficiency with R or Python.

What We Offer

Compensation

• We offer an annual salary between $80,000 – $135,000 USD pre-tax for a full-time position, prorated for part-time work.
• The exact salary will be based on the candidate’s prior relevant experience and corresponding title level, and calculated using RP’s salary algorithm. 
• Compensation is not restricted to the currencies listed above. 
• To ensure fairness across the entire organization, RP does not negotiate salaries.

Other Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, high-impact organization — our research is used by key decision-makers who influence the distribution of hundreds of millions of charitable dollars.
• Remote-first environment, including flexible work hours and schedule.
• Comprehensive global benefits program, including statutory benefits as required by local law, and supplemental benefits specific to each country (varies by location)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and unpaid leave, including:
  • Unlimited vacation with a minimum number of required statutory days off
  • “Mandated” 3 weeks total mid- and end-year organization-wide breaks
  • Unlimited (within reason) personal and sick paid and unpaid leave
  • Parental leave — at least 4 – 9 months of a combination of paid and unpaid leave, available prior to and/or during the first 2 years after a child’s birth or adoption
  • Other paid and unpaid leave (e.g., bereavement)
• Technology stipend of $2,000 USD equivalent every 3 years for work and office equipment.
• AI tools budget of $40 USD equivalent monthly.
• Professional development budget amount subject to leadership approval that renews yearly. 
• Learning opportunities, including workshops/training sessions and 10% of work time dedicated to professional and personal development.
• Paid work trips, including one annual all-staff Mega Team Retreat and relevant conferences.
• Virtual co-working spaces, including a private Rethink Priorities Focusmate group
• RP Peer Support Program for New Employees.
• Other benefits at the discretion of RP Leadership.
• A caring team that values respectful work relations and a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow/advance your career and engage in professional development.
• Low administrative bureaucracy.
• We don’t provide snacks, but we could mail you a box of Oreos if you want!

Our Hiring Process

There are 4 evaluation stages. Only candidates who meet the bar at a given stage proceed. We aim to complete each stage’s assessments within two weeks, so you can learn quickly whether you’ll proceed.

Stage 1 — Initial Screening. A short set of written prompts in the application aimed to be completed in around 60 minutes. We evaluate these rather than CV’s.

We score anonymized responses for: 

• Alignment with our mission and motivation for the work
• Ability to perform research tasks that are relevant for this role
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the fields relevant to this role

Stage 2 — Paid Skills Assessment.

• You will complete a standardized, time-boxed task that mimics the actual job (3–5 hours)
• You’ll be paid $45 per hour for the test task

Stage 3 — Interview

• We will ask you questions across the skills and experience the role requires
• Most questions will be sent in advance; occasionally, we may tell you about the topic of a question in advance, but not the specific question
• You will have a chance to ask questions about the role, the Animal Welfare Department and RP broadly

Stage 4 — Reference Checks. We ask two references about your work, probing independent execution on hard problems in particular.

We hope to hire for this role by end of September.

Additional Information

Role-Specific

• Work Environment and Visa Sponsorship: This role is fully remote and we are able to legally hire in many countries. In certain cases, we may be able to provide visa sponsorship to the US or UK and help candidates relocate. If you have questions about whether we can hire or provide visa sponsorship in another country and if this will influence your decision about applying, please contact careers@rethinkpriorities.org before submitting your application.
• Time Zones and Working Hours: While we welcome applicants from all time zones, you may be expected to attend meetings with at least a two-hour overlap with UTC+2 working hours.
• Full and Part Time Position: Full-time preferred. We will also consider exceptional part-time candidates who are available to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Travel: Travel is not an essential requirement for this position. However, a majority of our staff travel a few times per year for conferences, team and all-staff retreats, and other work-related purposes. In most cases, travel is not mandatory, but encouraged. If, for any reason, you would prefer not to travel for work, please do not be discouraged from applying. Depending on the event, we can likely make accommodations, such as allowing virtual participation when possible.
• Language: Professional level of English language is required for all roles at Rethink Priorities. 

Hiring Process-Specific

• Extension requests: We will try to accommodate extension requests that are made before the deadline and are up to three (3) days. We generally cannot accommodate extension requests made after the application deadline, or are longer than 3 days, and cannot accept late submissions to ensure fairness to other applicants.
• Application materials: All application materials must be submitted in English language; otherwise, we will not be able to evaluate your candidacy.
• Inclusivity and fairness:  RP is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community for you to thrive and do your best work. Please don’t hesitate to apply for a role regardless of your age, gender identity/expression, political identity, personal preferences, physical abilities, veteran status, neurodiversity or any other background. We provide reasonable accommodations and benefits, including, for example, flexible work schedules and locations, mental health coverage through medical benefits (as available), as well as  technology budgets and professional development time that can be used, for example, to purchase assistive technology or engage in job coaching. 
• Accessibility: We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible hiring process. We warmly invite you to reach out to careers@rethinkpriorities.org with any questions or accessibility requests such as chat box use during interviews. Note there is an all-staff mid year break from 6-10 July so our team will be unavailable to answer questions over that date.
• Hiring Software: We use Pinpoint for our recruitment and hiring processes and all of the email correspondence is done via Pinpoint. We encourage you to add Pinpoint domain (@pinpoint.email) to your trusted contacts and/or check your ‘spam’, ‘promotions’ and ‘updates’ folders, if you don’t hear from us within the expected timeframe.
• Other: Visit our Career webpage if you’d like to know more about our hiring process, culture, and what working at RP is like.
• Note Before Applying: We invite anyone who is interested in this role to apply, and will assess applications primarily based on anonymized initial question answers, so please ensure they represent your fit for the position well.  We will advance candidates to the next stages based on their quality of responses during our hiring process. Please do not include a cover letter, photograph, or headshot of yourself, or any personal information that is not relevant to the role for which you’re applying (including marital status, age, identity traits, etc.). Additionally, please do not ask our staff members involved in the hiring process to meet with you – to ensure fairness, we try to minimize these interactions, and requests for meetings with the hiring committee members during the process will be declined. 

About Rethink Priorities

Founded in 2018, Rethink Priorities (RP) is a think-and-do tank. Through research and action, the organization improves the lives of humans and animals—both now and in the future.

We work to identify solutions, mobilize resources, and empower our team and others to address some of the world’s most pressing problems. Our team conducts rigorous research across animal welfare, climate change, global health, international development, and other important and neglected areas. Our operations experts help high-impact organizations to improve efficiency and achieve meaningful results.

RP works as all of the following:

1.  A consultancy doing commissioned work in response to demands from organizations doing high-impact work.
2.  A research institute driven by research agendas we set according to our own priorities.
3.  A think tank aiming to inform public policy to improve the world.
4.  An accelerator, incubator, and base for priority projects.

Accomplishments include: 

• Bringing attention to neglected issues, such as lead exposure, fungal diseases, and shrimp welfare. 
• Increasing the collective impact of advocates across each field in which we work through strategic coordination.
• Investigating potential interventions and identifying the most cost-effective options. In 2025, our research influenced tens of millions of dollars in foundation grants. 
• Creating practical tools for philanthropists to compare resource allocations across different species and cause areas and to build giving portfolios despite uncertainties.
• Providing organizations with data to inform their decisions. For example, we have conducted surveys on perceptions of existential risks, AI, effective giving, and other topics. 
• Providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to ensure that high-impact initiatives in areas like AI safety and animal welfare can launch and grow effectively.
• Donor Compass – Cross Cause Fund Tool to guide philanthropic giving.

We welcome you to review our research database and our latest annual report. 

Description

The adidas Foundation is seeking an expert or expert team to design and deliver a Youth Participation and High-Quality Listening Learning Journey across its programs. This work focuses on supporting organizations to strengthen how they engage young people, through approaches that center meaningful participation, safeguarding, and accountability. The learning journey should foster practical, experience-based learning, enabling organizations to build youth listening and participation practices within their sport for good projects.

The consultant(s) will design and facilitate learning journeys that combine conceptual foundations with practical application, including tools, case studies, and peer exchange. The approach should support organizations with different levels of experience to design, implement, and communicate their youth participation and listening practices, while building confidence, ownership, and openness to reflection. A key component of the assignment is the development of a Training of Trainers approach, enabling the adidas Foundation to independently implement and scale the learning journey over time. Proposals and CVs should be submitted separately, with the CVs and portfolios of all involved experts combined into a single PDF document. The proposal should be submitted in the field “Other”.

• Please review the Terms of Reference before applying: Terms of Reference Youth Participation & High-Quality Listening
• For questions, contact: unitedbysport@adidasfoundation.org. We kindly ask you to submit questions by July 8 so we can ensure all queries are answered in time for the deadline.
• Deadline: July 12, 2026.
• All materials must be submitted in English. 

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About us

Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!

While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission.  We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. From local initiatives to our partners around the globe: Our aim is to empower communities worldwide. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.

If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining us in our mission. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expression, personal background, beliefs, preferences, and abilities. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come. 

Description

The adidas Foundation is seeking an expert or expert team to co-develop a mentorship methodology for its United by Sport (UbS) Community of Practice: a global network of organizations using sport to challenge discrimination and exclusion. The focus of this assignment is to design a peer-based mentorship approach that centers mutual learning, trust, and non-hierarchical relationships, enabling practitioners to learn directly from each other through honest, experience-based exchange. 

The consultant(s) will develop a practical, easy-to-use framework that supports both 1:1 and collective mentorship formats, including guidance, tools, and onboarding content. The methodology should help participants engage in meaningful exchanges, navigate power dynamics and safeguarding considerations, and capture and share key learnings in a simple, low-burden way. The final output will enable the Foundation to independently implement and scale the mentorship offer across future cycles. Proposals and CVs should be submitted separately, with the CVs and portfolios of all involved experts combined into a single PDF document. The proposal should be submitted in the field “Other”.

• Please review the Terms of Reference before applying: Terms of Reference Mentorship Methodology
• For questions, contact: unitedbysport@adidasfoundation.org. We kindly ask you to submit questions by July 8 so we can ensure all queries are answered in time for the deadline. 
• Deadline for applications: July 12, 2026.
• All materials must be submitted in English. 

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About us

Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!

While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission.  We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. From local initiatives to our partners around the globe: Our aim is to empower communities worldwide. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.

If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining us in our mission. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expression, personal background, beliefs, preferences, and abilities. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come. 

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. Based 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

We are seeking a Costing and Evaluation Specialist to support our Climate-SRHR project by leading development of a climate-SRHR cost model for Ethiopia. This position is ideal for someone with strong skills in health program costing, economic evaluation, and health benefit estimation who is looking for flexible, project-based work. Over the course of approximately 55 working days, the Costing and Evaluation Specialist will play a key role in developing a methodologically rigorous cost model structure that is transparent in its assumptions, defensible to donor and government audiences, and replicable as a global public good. In this position, you will work with internal climate change and SRHR technical experts at YLabs, as well as an Ethiopia-based in-country specialist, to provide additional technical input and guidance to ensure the model outputs are relevant, accurate, and meaningful.

JOB TYPE

This is an independent contractor (Consultancy) position. The position is fully remote. 

LOCATION

This is a fully remote role open to candidates globally. Strong familiarity with Ethiopia’s health system and/or prior experience working with Ethiopian health data is strongly preferred. 

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 estimated contract length is 55 days.

Compensation is benchmarked to the candidate’s region. Indicative ranges:

• US: $59–$87.50 USD per hour

• Rwanda: $24–$38.50 USD per hour

• Other regions: Determined based on local market rates and shared early in the hiring process.

YOU WILL:

Cost Model Development – 28 Days

• Lead the design and development of a climate-SRHR cost model for Ethiopia, estimating the incremental cost of climate-proofing existing SRMCH investments
• Select and apply an appropriate costing methodology (e.g., ingredients-based costing, activity-based costing, or incremental cost analysis), drawing on established frameworks from WHO, the World Bank, or equivalent sources
• Populate the model using publicly available datasets (e.g., World Bank, WHO UHC Cost-Effectiveness Compendium, DHS) alongside Ethiopia-specific inputs provided by the In-Country Specialist
• Document all assumptions, data sources, and uncertainty ranges explicitly to ensure the model is transparent and reproducible
• Collaborate with the YLabs team to refine the cost model approach and ensure technical alignment with established climate-SRHR risks, approaches, and priorities

Health Benefit Estimation and ROI Analysis – 23 Days

• Develop a return-on-investment (ROI) framework estimating the health benefits of climate-adaptive SRMCH interventions compared to a business-as-usual baseline
• Estimate health outcomes associated with each intervention across a spectrum from light-touch to intensive adaptations, using accepted evaluation and benefit-estimation approaches
• Model the projected amortization of climate-adaptive SRMCH investments over a 5–10 year window
• Ensure the ROI logic follows accepted health economics conventions and is structured for replication across other country contexts
• Collaborate with the YLabs team to refine the health benefit estimation approach and ensure technical appropriateness and comprehensiveness for the intended audience 

Decision-Support Tool Development – 4 Days

• Support the YLabs team and in-country specialist to translate model outputs into accessible, actionable tools for Ministry of Health stakeholders and donors, including a tradeoff analysis tool and example implementation roadmaps
• Document a reusable costing methodology that enables other countries and researchers to replicate and adapt the model
• Stress-test model outputs with the YLabs team and in-country specialist to ensure results are credible to Ethiopian ministry and donor audiences

YOU ARE:

• Collaborative and integrative, comfortable working with quantitative data, qualitative program inputs, and contextual knowledge from in-country partners to inform your modelling
• Detail oriented and analytically rigorous, with deep experience building cost models that withstand donor and peer scrutiny
• Transparent in your methodology, with a habit of documenting assumptions and flagging uncertainty 
• Self-motivated and reliable, able to manage your time and responsibilities independently while contributing to overall team success

YOU HAVE:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in SRMNCH health program costing, economic / health evaluation, or a closely related field 
• Demonstrated experience designing and building cost models or cost-effectiveness analyses that have been reviewed by donors, governments, or for publication 
• Demonstrated experience estimating the health benefits / health risks associated with different potential intervention pathways
• Familiarity with established costing frameworks and data sources, including WHO and World Bank tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including excellent written communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and accessible summaries 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel or equivalent modelling tools
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace

DESIRABLE:

• Experience working at the intersection of climate change and health, including climate-health costing, climate adaptation investment planning, or related fields. Experience at the intersection of climate change and SRHR is highly desirable. 
• Familiarity with Ethiopia’s health system data and/or prior work on SRMNCH and/or climate programs in Ethiopia 
• Experience working on program design and evaluation for SRHR and/or climate-health programming 
• Prior experience working with international NGO teams, bilateral donors, or multilateral organizations NGOs (e.g., FCDO, Gates Foundation, UNFPA, World Bank)
• Experience presenting technical findings to government or donor audiences
• Advanced (graduate-level) training in public health, economics, evaluation, climate adaptation, or another related field. 

All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

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.