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Program Coordinator

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
CI’s Conservation Finance Division (CFD) provides financing to support field-level conservation and ensure economic benefits to local communities. CFD operates through a number of funds, including GCF (Global Conservation Fund) and Conservation International Ventures. GCF finances the creation, expansion and long-term management of priority areas for conservation. Current initiatives include programmatic management of the Blue Abadi fund in Indonesia and support for Nia Tero, a new fund focusing on conservation led by indigenous people. Conservation International Ventures is a new accelerator fund that will provide support to enterprises whose business activities have the potential for environmental impact. 

The Program Coordinator position provides (1) paralegal support as part of Conservation Finance Division's legal team; (2) coordinator support for the Global Conservation Fund; and (3) coordinator support for the Conservation Finance Division. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
CFD Paralegal Duties:
Support the work of CFD legal advisors. Specific duties include:
  • Preparing, reviewing proofreading and editing grant, loan and other transaction documents.
  • Assisting with both internal and external processes for the closing of transactions.
  • Conducting legal research.
  • Conducting legal due diligence on borrowers and related projects for Conservation International Ventures.
  • Assisting with the contracting of vendors and leading the disbursements to vendors as needed.
  • Maintaining contact with other CI departments, local counsel and grantees; and
  • Providing support in the retention of local counsel (researching local firms, drafting requests for proposals, drafting requests for proposal charts to compare the various firms).

GCF Coordinator Duties:
  • Coordinating technical reporting and deliverables for the Blue Abadi project.
  • Producing fact sheets, narrative long-term financing packages, and other communications products for donors.
  • Providing administrative and programmatic support for the GCF portfolio; and 
  • Collecting and tracking long-term financing reports for legacy GCF deals.

CFD Coordinator Duties:
The coordinator will also support CFD generally. Tasks may include:
  • Researching topics related to conservation finance.
  • Maintaining organized records through document management systems.
  • Organizing divisional events; and
  • Providing general administrative support to CFD staff, including scheduling and expense reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The duties of this position are carried out in a normal office environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • 2-4 years of related work experience.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • Strong writing, proofreading and communication skills.
  • Ability to keep track of documents and track progress of project activity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Spanish proficiency (speaking and writing).

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • French and/or Portuguese language skills.
  • Ability to juggle and prioritize several tasks and work cooperatively with others.
  • Demonstrated interest in nature conservation, human development or conservation finance.

To apply please submit your resume, cover letter and references.

CI Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms. 
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.