Programme Officer, Learning & Partner Development

Salary range: Circa £26,000 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration of contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK. Current policy
offers partial remote working within the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established
international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the
planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this
through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions
that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a
trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer, Learning &
Partner Development, to ensure effective delivery of and support to key elements of two linked
programmes of work: Partnerships and Organisational Development Support (PODS) and Professional
Development.

You will organise and facilitate internal knowledge exchange opportunities. This will include
coordinating FFI’s internal buddy system, tricks of the trade presentations and mini
masterclasses. You will lead the administration of the FFI Partner Resilience Fund sub-granting
scheme and FFI’s Partner Due Diligence process. You will support the development and delivery
of training and facilitation of workshops with staff and partners. You will support the ongoing
development and running of Mangrove, FFI’s Learning Management System (LMS), leading on
specific elements as required. You will write, collate and/or disseminate information and
resources relating to partnerships and organisational development. You will also support
monitoring, evaluation and learning processes to assess programme development.

You will have a proven ability to nurture relationships, ideally with a range of individuals
and organisations. This could include governments, NGOs, community groups and/or businesses.
You will have a good understanding of conservation issues. You will have strong administrative
skills, including budgeting, financial administration and reporting and excellent writing
skills, as well as experience building and managing databases. You should be a team player,
demonstrating ability to seek out and harness the views and contributions of others, and able
to build positive personal and organisational relationships.

This position is based in Cambridge. Some international travel will be required. In return, the
role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation,
at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension
contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in
The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious
historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping
centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please follow the link below.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 19 March 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing Monday,
27 March 2023.