As a Programme Officer, you will play a key role in driving programme effectiveness to support ClientEarth’s work to use the power of the law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – it’s inhabitants.  You will provide essential project management, administrative, and financial support to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our work across programme areas, with a primary focus on Food, Ocean and Land Use in Europe. You will also provide operational support to ClientEarth’s Innovation Lab. The portfolio is varied and will involve working on projects focused on litigation and advocacy, as well as in collaboration with a wide range of partners, including NGOs, law firms, scientific, technical and industry experts and individuals.  

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Chelsea Robinson. Chelsea joined ClientEarth in 2017 and is based in London.

Main Duties

• Programme Management  - Provide project coordination, administrative, and financial support across your designated programme. 
• Budget Management - Track and monitor expenditure against project budgets. 
• Monitoring, Reporting & Learning  - Support data collection and analysis for tracking progress against programme objectives and grant reporting. 
• Partnerships engagement - Support relationships with external partners, including NGOs, law firms, and technical experts. 

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• Background in a project management/coordination role
• Strong knowledge of administrative and financial processes, procedures, and systems
• Proven ability to track spend against budgets
• Interest in environmental and human rights issues

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

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ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or in Germany.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.