The deadline for applications is Sunday 11th May 2025
Location: Remote, Asia region preferred
Reporting to: Program Director, Waste & Circular Economy
Annual salary: $90K - $113K USD. Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying.
Contract type: Regular
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Experienced non manager
Background
The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is the first coordinated philanthropic approach to methane mitigation funding. We support ambitious catalytic investments, lay the groundwork for the long-term transformation of challenging sectors, and deliver quick wins in sectors that are ripe for action on the ground. The Hub focuses on the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors which account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions.
Our actions are global in nature, but we believe quick wins will only be had if we engage sub-nationals and local communities. Our grantmaking focuses on the highest emitting sectors and regions with a team spread out over six continents and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Purpose of role
The Senior Associate, Waste & Circular Economy will provide project management and coordination support to the Waste & Circular Economy team and assist in coordinating grant administration and stakeholder engagement. This role will aim to ensure smooth programmatic operations while also supporting cross-functional collaboration with other sectoral teams. This role reports to the Waste & Circular Economy Program Director.
Job responsibilities
Program support
- Support the development, implementation, management, and monitoring of a results-based grantmaking portfolio of the Waste & Circular Economy Program.
- Work with the Waste & Circular Economy team to execute processes that enable the timely use of evidence to support program design and develop and deliver effective verification and evaluation systems.
- Support the development of strategy recommendations and, with the manager’s guidance, prepare brief background papers and presentations of proposed grantees for funding.
- Contribute to the Waste & Circular Economy Program by assisting with activities that align with its strategic direction and long-term planning.
- Assist in the implementation of the annual operational plan to ensure effective prioritization of resources and activities throughout the year.
- Support the design and implementation of monitoring, learning, and evaluation processes.
- Support the initial screening of potential grantees and grantee relationships; analyse and assess background information; and conduct site visits following set guidelines.
- Contribute to managing relationships with grantees, the community of aligned donors, and practitioners working to advance the goals of GMH.
- Maintain a database of grantees and external networks of experts and opinion leaders within the international methane, circular economy, waste (including wastewater), broader climate change, and sector-specific community. Join these networks as deputy GMH representative if requested by the manager.
- Represent GMH at meetings with grantees; ensure follow-up, as needed. This may require international or domestic travel.
- Help to identify appropriate partners and collaborations to advance grantmaking strategies including, as appropriate, active participation in collaboratives, conferences, and workshops.
- Work with GMH’s program staff across sectors on cross-cutting initiatives and information sharing.
- Support specific meetings with internal and external stakeholders by taking notes, preparing meeting materials, and following up with participants.
- Monitors established budgets for specific projects or events.
- Prepare and submit expense reports, ensuring compliance with organizational financial policies.
- Maintain and organize digital records and program documentation for the team.
- Support the adoption and use of operational systems across the organization.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as needed by the organization.
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, ecology, public affairs, environmental science, engineering, or in areas relevant to the role.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in wastewater treatment or in other duties related to the role, including but not limited to waste management, circular economy, wastewater, climate change, remote monitoring, data science, philanthropy, local government action, policies, and regulation.
- Proven track record in the waste sector, preferably in wastewater, circular economy, and project design and implementation.
- Relevant work experience in the Asia-Pacific region would be a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates strong judgment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate a diverse, multicultural, and interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates organizational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care.
- Proficiency in both written and oral English.
- Are passionate about being part of the climate change solution.
- This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role and will require time flexibility in order to collaborate with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones. The position supervisor is in the GMT-3/-4 time zone.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally ~10%.
- Please note that the successful candidate may undergo reference checks before starting employment.
The Global Methane Hub is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. GMH and Windward are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Non-U.S.-based employees will be offered a local employment contract through Atlas, an Employer of Record service. Benefits will include all statutory requirements for the hiring location, but at a minimum, GMH offers: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; 4 weeks of paid time off, up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave, 16 weeks of parental leave, holidays according to the local calendar, and an additional week of paid time off for end of year office closure. Employees receive wellness, technology, and home composting benefits in addition to professional development and training opportunities.
U.S.-based employees are employed by our fiscal sponsor, the Windward Fund. Windward offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees can enroll in a 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.
E-Verify
Windward participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
Please contact McAra Kirby-Fahey at mcara@darylupsall.com for any queries you may have.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 11th May 2025
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