Meliore Foundation | Senior Development Operations Officer (Europe)

We're looking for a Senior Development Operations Officer role to provide a unique combination of skills and play a major role in tackling climate change. You’ll be joining our growing team, reporting to the Head of Development Operations. We are looking for one role to be based in Europe to reflect our portfolio. This role is responsible for leading the development of high-quality project plans, reports, and strategic communications, while strengthening engagement with partners and supporting organisational priorities. Working collaboratively across programme and operational teams, the roles will ensure effective coordination, quality assurance, stakeholder stewardship, and the continuous improvement of processes, communications, and strategic opportunities. If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply. How you'll contribute Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to contribute to the development and implementation of program and strategically-aligned partners’ reporting strategy. Support programs and strategically-aligned partners in meeting their compliance requirements. Lead the orchestration of complex, multi-stream projects to ensure institutional alignment and consistency. Maintain document quality assurance by creating and using templates and defining writing standards. Collaborate with senior leaders to prepare and staff key external meetings, and direct the development of essential materials like talking points and briefings. Develop systems for maintaining key information such as partner profiles, FAQs, and history of interactions. In collaboration with relevant teams, support the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy. Research and identify new strategic opportunities relevant to the program and partners. Any other duties to be assigned from time to time Our ideal candidate has Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, specifically as an operations manager and/or as a project coordinator/manager. Proven experience in partner or stakeholder engagement and developing complex project plans. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Experience utilizing or implementing CRM systems to track partner engagement and improve operational workflows. Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across time zones. Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset. A genuine interest in and passion for addressing climate change. The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers. The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Zoom, Slack and email (Google Workspace). A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change. Why join us? Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work. 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer) Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Location: Europe We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered. Contract and Benefits disclaimer : Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process. Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, equitable, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in all locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values.