Global Landscapes Forum Job Summary

Job Title: Youth Program Coordinator
Location: Remote (Home-based)
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
Contract Type: Full-time consultancy (October 2026 – October 2027, with possible renewal)

About Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funding from multiple governments and the GEF, is the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable landscapes.

Engaging over 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, and reaching billions globally, GLF champions ecosystem restoration, sustainable development, youth engagement, and innovative finance solutions to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

Job Overview

The Youth Program Coordinator will lead the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Youth Program, focusing on empowering young leaders aged 18–35 in climate action, ecosystem restoration, and sustainability.

The role involves strategic planning, program delivery, partnership building, and representing GLF at international forums to amplify youth voices in global environmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Implementation

Develop and execute multi-year strategies to integrate youth across all GLF programs.
Collaborate with the YIL Steering Committee to set priorities and test innovative impact scaling approaches.
Monitor and evaluate youth engagement processes to ensure effective outcomes.

Team and Program Management

Lead and support the GLF Youth Program team, ensuring high-quality, inclusive delivery.
Oversee the Restoration Stewardship Program, fostering trust and leadership among young professionals.
Coordinate youth-led activities across GLF events, ensuring participatory and impactful engagement.
Facilitate capacity-building and co-creation of knowledge with youth networks and partners.

Partnership and Representation

Build strategic partnerships to expand the visibility and reach of the youth program.
Represent GLF at global conferences, youth forums, and policy spaces, advocating for youth inclusion and leadership.
Promote youth participation in high-level international events such as COPs.

Resource Mobilization

Identify and secure funding opportunities aligned with youth priorities.
Manage budgets and resources efficiently to support program sustainability and expansion.

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in environmental studies, international development, climate science, or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program coordination, youth engagement, or environmental initiatives in international or multi-stakeholder contexts.

Strong understanding of climate change, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions.
Proven track record working with youth networks, organizing participatory events, and capacity-building activities.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization.

Terms and Conditions

Position type: Consultancy
Duration: October 2026 – October 2027 (12 months), with potential renewal
Work location: Remote

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via the official Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) career portal:

Apply Here

For more information about the Landscape Alliance, visit their website.

Note: Global Landscapes Forum promotes gender diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a multicultural environment that values diversity and inclusion.