The objective of this assignment is to
coordinate the design and delivery of GLF’s knowledge-led convenings while
strengthening the integration of evidence, narratives and partnerships to
support organizational priorities. Working closely with the GLF Director, the
consultant will ensure that insights generated across GLF are translated into
strategic narratives, convening agendas and engagement processes that
contribute to policy, finance and practice influence, in alignment with GLF’s
Theory of Change and MELIA framework.
1. Thought Leadership, Narrative Development and Knowledge Framing
- Coordinate
the development of strategic narratives and thought leadership positioning GLF
across climate, biodiversity and land use
- Translate
evidence and emerging insights across GLF programs, partner networks and trends
into clear, compelling framing for convenings, outreach and external engagement
- Ensure
alignment of knowledge, narratives and convenings with GLF’s Theory of Change
(ToC) and MELIA framework
- Shape
and coordinate proposals and concept development, ensuring strong
evidence-based arguments and coherence with GLF strategy, with GLF management
and program focal points
- Identify
emerging trends and opportunities to inform organizational positioning and
priority setting
- Participate
in GLF management meetings, contributing insights from convenings and knowledge
processes to support coordination, alignment and decision-making
2. Strategic Convening and Knowledge Integration
- Lead
the design and delivery of GLF flagship convenings, including agenda-setting,
concept development, thematic framing and format design
- Synthesize
insights across GLF programs (Community & Action, Learning, Sustainable
Finance), partners and research (including CIFOR-ICRAF) to inform integrated
and forward-looking convening agendas
- Ensure
convenings are knowledge-led, and connect multiple perspectives
- In
close collaboration with the Digital Communications team, co-design narrative
strategies and integrated campaigns that translate GLF knowledge and convenings
into broader engagement and influence
- Facilitate
innovative, creative and outcome-oriented formats that enable exchange,
co-creation and collaboration
- Ensure
convenings deliver clear outputs and follow-up actions
3. Policy, Finance and Practice Influence & Strategic Partnerships
- Align
convenings and knowledge outputs to strengthen GLF’s contribution to policy,
finance and practice outcomes
- Support
positioning of GLF in global and regional policy processes and dialogues
- Work
closely with the Partnerships Officer and Regional Coordinators to leverage
Charter Members and strategic partners for influence and impact
- Identify
and support strategic engagement opportunities that advance GLF’s role as a
trusted convenor and knowledge platform
4. Team Coordination and Delivery Oversight
- Coordinate
and guide the Knowledge Team, providing clarity on priorities, roles and
workflows to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of GLF events, and in
collaboration with GLF program teams
- Work
closely with the GLF MELIA Officer to ensure convenings and knowledge processes
generate and feed evidence into MELIA
- Maintain
oversight of delivery processes while ensuring alignment with strategic
objectives and available resources