Project Manager, Global Policy & Impact

SPUN | Society for the Protection of Underground Networks

. Translate the global impact strategy and roadmap into workplans with objectives, priority geographies, owners, milestones and deadlines .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and programme management within environmental and conservation contexts, with strong capabilities in multi-stakeholder coordination, policy advocacy, and effective communication. Proficient in managing complex workstreams, producing impactful documentation, and fostering collaborative relationships across diverse cultural settings.

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Project Management ExperienceMulti-Stakeholder CoordinationPolicy AdvocacyExcellent OrganisationCultural Competency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisTechnical WritingGrant ManagementMonitoring and Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationDiplomatic SkillsSelf-DirectedTeam PlayerClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceNotionAsana

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2Agile

Industry Keywords

Environmental PolicyConservationBiodiversityClimate NetworksIndigenous Rights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate the global impact strategy and roadmap into workplans with objectives, priority geographies, owners, milestones and deadlines
Maintain an integrated view and tracker of global, EU/UNCCD and Mongolia policy, coalition and advocacy workstreams
Flag risks, dependencies and decisions needed
Coordinate policy and advocacy efforts with science, data, restoration, Underground Explorers and communications teams
Run regular check-ins across the Director, International Policy Strategist/Advisor and Advocacy Lead, Mongolia
Maintain stakeholder maps and relationship trackers covering policymakers, NGOs, grassroots movements, practitioners, Indigenous and local communities, funders and scientists
Plan and run logistics and follow-up for convenings and collaborative processes
Coordinate coalition and alliance activity across conservation, restoration, biodiversity and climate networks
Coordinate with partners and consultants across regions and cultural contexts
Maintain calendars for multilateral, regional and standard-setting processes, including CBD, UNFCCC and EU legislation
Manage production of policy briefings, position papers and impact narratives from drafting through publication
Track impact of the Underground Explorers and Advocates network and turn data and stories into materials for policymakers, practitioners and funders
Support senior-level representation at international forums with briefings, speaking materials and follow-up actions
Track adoption of mycorrhizal science into practitioner protocols, standards and decision-making tools
Define indicators and maintain a theory-of-change progress framework
Gather and synthesise stakeholder, programme and data insights for learning and strategy adjustments
Coordinate grant proposal and funder, board and public reporting inputs
Maintain a funding-opportunity pipeline aligned with SPUN’s mission
Track project budgets and flag issues early
Set up and improve lightweight project tools, templates and processes
Organise documentation, trackers and shared files
Contribute to organisational culture and support executive-team projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of project or programme management experience, ideally in an environmental, conservation, policy, advocacy or international development setting
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder work across countries, such as coalitions, multi-partner projects or international convenings
Comfort working with senior leaders and preparing briefings
Excellent organisation and ability to manage many workstreams while maintaining detail
Clear, concise writing, including editing and project-managing technical or policy documents
Comfort with data and turning programme information into credible reporting for funders and partners
Experience in a small, entrepreneurial organisation and building systems from scratch
Self-directed and autonomous, while collaborative and a strong team player
Strong cultural competency and diplomatic skills, with respect for Indigenous rights and community-driven conservation models
Excellent oral and written English; other languages are a significant plus
Confidence with collaboration and project tools such as Google Workspace and Notion or Asana
Familiarity with international biodiversity, climate or restoration policy processes is nice to have
Experience with grant management, funder reporting or monitoring, evaluation and learning is nice to have
Background in or genuine curiosity about ecology, soil science or fungi is nice to have
Project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits support health, well-being, growth, and balance
Benefits tailored to local laws for globally distributed team members
Inclusive work environment
Opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental conservation work
Growth and development support