Specialist, Engagement and Capacity Development - 25072

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies potential case studies that broaden the community valuing Earth Science Information (ESI) and Earth Observations (EO), with an emphasis on small organizations actively using EO.
• Leads promotion and recruitment efforts to attract and match a diverse group of fellows to suitable projects.
• Scopes and nominates potential projects, including identifying methods specialists and potential case study leads, collaborating closely with CONVEI leadership.
• Develops an onboarding program and onboards approximately 5-7 new fellows per year.
• Manages fellow agreements, including technical and financial reviews, using the SmartSimple platform, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, including fellows and project leads, for engagement, coordination, and project management.
• Coordinates regular virtual cohort meetings to foster engagement, learning, and collaboration.
• Facilitates structured learning and sharing sessions at the start and end of projects.
• Engages proactively with end users and decision-makers to co-develop or refine case studies.
• Introduces and facilitates testing of the VOICES guide through practical case study applications, gathers feedback, and refines resources.
• Compiles and synthesizes case study summaries for integration into a case library and the VOICES guide.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree.
• MUST HAVE 4+ years professional experience in networking, engagement, capacity development, coordination, project/program management, higher education, etc.
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis to inform program strategy and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex issues clearly and effectively across diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience managing multi-party projects with precision, tracking progress, and ensuring timely deliverables.
• Ability to operate independently under pressure, maintain flexibility, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships for fellow recruitment and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience planning and executing cohort activities, including onboarding, convenings, and progress reviews.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated ability to elevate issues and communicate effectively with leadership.
• Commitment to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing a capacity development or higher education fellowship program and/or fellow cohort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range: $76,600 - $95,700.