Program Officer, Brazil
Bezos Earth FundWashington, District of Columbia
Full Time
Posted April 15, 2026
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Job Description
The Program Officer supports conservation initiatives in Brazil's Amazon by coordinating projects, engaging stakeholders, monitoring progress, and analyzing political and environmental dynamics to ensure impactful and strategic conservation efforts aligned with national and local priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and coordination of conservation projects in Brazil to achieve measurable impact across protected areas, Indigenous lands, deforestation reduction, restoration, and monitoring systems.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and work with grantees and partners to develop adaptive solutions.
- Foster and maintain relationships with government, Indigenous organizations, civil society, academia, and local communities to promote project alignment and collaboration.
- Track political, regulatory, and environmental developments in Brazil to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting conservation efforts.
- Support the development of new grant opportunities through concept design, partner engagement, and due diligence.
- Represent the Earth Fund in forums, meetings, and dialogues at various levels to advocate for conservation priorities and share knowledge.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in biodiversity, environmental policy, development studies, political science, public administration, natural resource management, economics, or a related field relevant to environmental governance and sustainable land use.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with a mix of roles in civil society, government, or multilateral organizations, ideally within Brazil.
- Strong understanding of Brazil’s environmental governance, Indigenous land frameworks, cattle supply chains, fire dynamics, and conservation finance mechanisms.
- Strong familiarity and professional experience working in the Brazilian Amazon and with federal and state level institutions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English, including the ability to produce clear, concise briefings and strategic analyses for senior leadership.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with disciplined follow-through and attention to detail across multiple grants and workstreams.
- Demonstrated ability to support oversight of complex, multi-partner initiatives, including experience contributing to grant development, review, and monitoring processes, and tracking measurable conservation outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review proposals, budgets, and narrative reports, combined with sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Strong political judgment and contextual analysis skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and navigate evolving regulatory and institutional environments in Brazil.
- Proven ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across government, Indigenous organizations, civil society, and private sector actors, and to work effectively across cultures and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Commitment to working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local communities, with a respectful and collaborative approach.
- Ability to operate effectively across levels, from community settings and field engagements to high-level policy discussions, and to work within a small, fast-moving team.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Willingness to undertake domestic travel as required.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary
Benefits package
Brazil-based role with local employment terms
Potential for extended hours and domestic or international travel
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