Programme Associate

• 27 juillet 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Possible • Avenue Louis-Casaïs 58, 1216 Cointrin • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimate The mission of the Oak Foundation (www.oakfnd.org) is to contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world. With offices in Europe, Africa, and North America, the Oak Foundation provides grants to organizations worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to join an international and diverse team within the Environment Programme team of the Oak Foundation. The programme includes three interconnected sub-programmes: Marine Food Systems and Livelihoods, Nature and People, and Regenerative Landscapes. Our strategy supports approaches that protect our future and restore our connection to nature. Through a systemic change approach, we seek to address the root causes of environmental and social challenges, generating lasting benefits for people and biodiversity. You can learn more about the Environment Programme strategy here. Programme Associate ## The programme associate will provide support in grantmaking, analysis, operations, administration, and knowledge management to the Environment Programme. Working closely with programme leads, the programme assistant, and the programme director, this role contributes to efficient grantmaking, portfolio analysis, programme learning, grantee engagement, inter-programme coordination, and operational excellence in support of the programme's strategic objectives. Passion, motivation, and a commitment to efficiency and meeting tight deadlines are essential, as is the desire to work in a team. This role offers the selected candidate the opportunity to contribute to shaping Oak's grantmaking in the most impactful way possible. This position also offers some opportunities for international business travel. The programme associate's responsibilities will include: Grant Management and Portfolio Support • Support grantmaking processes within the Environment Programme, from application review to grant closure, including due diligence, grant summaries, recommendations, reports, and database management. • Manage the day-to-day administration of awarded grants and ensure accurate and timely records in Oak's grant management system. • Monitor the grant portfolio, including occasional site visits, and support grant reporting, learning, and compliance processes. Strategic Analysis, Learning, and Reporting • Conduct research, portfolio analysis, and data visualizations to support programme strategy and decision-making. • Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and lessons learned across the programme portfolio and synthesize findings for internal learning and planning. • Prepare analytical notes, dashboards, presentations, and reports for programme management, trustees, and other internal audiences. • Organize presentations for trustees and the president, including the timely preparation of briefing materials. • Support planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and programme learning activities. Programme Coordination and Partner Engagement • Coordinate planning, reporting, and collaboration between the three sub-programmes. • Assist in organizing partner meetings, workshops, webinars, learning exchanges, and strategic meetings, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up. • Facilitate communication and information sharing between programme staff, grantees, and external stakeholders. Communications and Knowledge Management • Assist in coordinating programme communications, including presentations, reports, knowledge products, web content, and other internal and external documents. • Manage programme knowledge management systems and ensure that information is organized, accessible, and effectively maintained. • Support the collection and synthesis of partner stories, research, publications, and lessons learned. Operations and Administration • In coordination with the programme assistant, support travel, consultant contracting, grant budgets, financial monitoring, and logistical arrangements for programme activities. • Manage programme correspondence and respond to inquiries, letters of intent, and unsolicited proposals as appropriate. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme systems, workflows, and reporting processes. • Support the team in the use of technology. • Undertake other tasks consistent with the responsibilities of the position, including covering for the programme assistant. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and profile: • University degree or proven equivalent experience in a relevant field. • At least three years of relevant professional experience in the philanthropy, environment, human rights, or conservation sectors (an advanced degree may replace one year of experience). • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems measuring the impact of environmental projects. • Ability to take initiative, to work