SYSTEMIQ was set up in 2016 to drive the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by transforming markets and business models in three key economic systems: land use, materials and energy. By addressing failures in these systems, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We do this through five activities:

1. Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity
2. Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems
3. Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems
4. Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change
5. Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, enabling them to scale and multiply.

To deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders.

We are looking for an associate to join our Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) team who will help coordinate the Programme Management Office of the coalition. The Programme Coordinator will play a key role in managing the FOLU’s financial, programme and grant reporting, working closely with the Coalition’s Senior Leadership Team (Programme Director, Programme Manager and other team leads).  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop programme management skills, also providing insight into the evolving, dynamic work of the Food and Land Use Coalition as it develops its strategy and funding pitch for FOLU 2.0.  

This person will be responsible for:

• Financial reporting (spend to date and forecasted spend) internally and externally to donors, with oversight from the Programme Manager and Grants & Impacts Manager and support from the SYSTEMIQ finance team. There is scope to improve existing processes and templates to enhance visibility of finances across the FOLU Project Management Office housed at SYSTEMIQ, as well as the Coalition more broadly.
• Liaison with Programme Director and others to set agenda for the weekly Core Partner Group calls and draft meeting notes.
• Logistical, administrative arrangements for strategic quarterly management meetings, help draft agenda, meeting notes etc.
• Note-taking in core internal team meetings (we propose that in January this will be deputised to an intern).
• Assist with other administrative and logistical support, including part-time support to events and communications.
• Support with meeting briefings, PowerPoint presentations and speaking notes for senior team.
• Other ad hoc research assignments based on capacity.

• 1-3 years a high calibre environment
• Excellent excel skills
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, also on a senior level
• Collaborative team player
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and make them into reality 
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
• Evidenced passion for the sustainability/ environment/ social enterprise space
• Experience in the sector would also be advantageous 
• Desirable: financial, budget and programme management experience

We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital.

We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community. Ideally, you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please apply online at https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/systemiq/en/career or contact us at [email protected].