Landscape Alliance Is Hiring: Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement

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Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement at Landscape Alliance | 9-Month Consultancy

Landscape Alliance is seeking a Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement to strengthen speaker engagement and contribute to impactful events, campaigns and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Job Title: Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement (Ref. No. 2631) Job Location: Remote – Europe/Africa time zones preferred Closing Date: September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT / 9:00 PM WIB Contract: Consultancy – 9 months

The consultant will support the GLF Partnership & Engagement Coordinator in identifying and engaging strategic partners, donors, sponsors, governments, community leaders, activists, artists and other individuals who could contribute as GLF speakers.

About Landscape Alliance

Landscape Alliance, the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), works to transform science into action by unlocking the potential of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF with core partners including UNEP and the World Bank, is a major knowledge-led platform focused on sustainable landscapes.

It connects policymakers, investors, communities, scientists, private-sector stakeholders and other partners across restoration, climate, biodiversity and sustainable development.

About the Role

The role will help shape event narratives, identify relevant discussion themes and secure diverse voices that reflect different genders, regions and knowledge systems, with particular attention to representation from the Global South.

The successful candidate will oversee key elements of the speaker journey, from identification and invitations through briefings, confirmations and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

The Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement will:

• Lead the end-to-end speaker journey, serving as the primary focal point for speaker identification, invitations, briefings and follow-up.

• Identify diverse and visionary leaders and emerging topics aligned with GLF’s core themes.

• Promote strong gender diversity, including a target of at least 50% women speakers, and geographic representation, particularly from the Global South.

• Coordinate communication between internal teams to ensure speaker information is accurate, constructive and timely.

• Manage the speakers’ database and support related website updates.

• Curate engaging speech and session formats for both in-person and digital events.

• Connect new voices, organisations and ideas with GLF’s history, themes and global landscape discourse.

• Identify creative opportunities to connect topics, audiences and priorities across regions.

• Align GLF activities with real-time media narratives and global conversations.

• Develop and promote content based on speakers’ knowledge across different media platforms.

• Work with the communications team to amplify speakers’ messages and impact.

• Support capacity building across GLF communities, including GLFx Chapters, Youth and Restoration Stewards.

• Ensure frontline and community voices are represented in GLF events and campaigns.

• Support the Knowledge Committee in developing coherent and action-oriented event narratives.

• Nurture strategic relationships and identify potential new partners alongside the Managing Director and Partnership & Engagement Coordinator.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Candidates should have:

• A recent bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Development Studies or a related discipline.

• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant work experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for storytelling and developing impactful narratives.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Solid knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Experience with Canva is an advantage.

• Experience or strong interest in multimedia tools, including video-editing or digital content creation, is an advantage.

• Fluency in English.

Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French, Spanish, Indonesian or German, is an advantage.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Passion for addressing environmental and social challenges.

• Strong relationship-building skills.

• Self-motivation, resourcefulness and energy.

• Attention to detail.

• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.

• Strategic thinking at both macro and micro levels.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

• Creativity and an innovative mindset.

• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.

• Strong organisation, prioritisation and multitasking abilities.

Terms and Conditions

• Position type: Consultancy

• Duration: 9 months

• Preferred work location: Europe/Africa time zones

Application Process

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT / 9:00 PM WIB.

Apply through the Landscape Alliance career site: Apply for Consultant – GLF Speakers Engagement

Candidates can also explore other opportunities through the Landscape Alliance careers page.

Landscape Alliance will acknowledge all applications but will contact only shortlisted candidates. CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions or locations, or cancel the recruitment process as necessary.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Landscape Alliance promotes gender diversity and encourages applications from women professionals.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a multicultural working environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.

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