[Hiring] Programme Associate @Full Circle Foundation

Role Description

Full Circle Foundation is looking for a Programme Associate to join its Congo Basin programme, working closely with the Programme Manager to help shape and deliver our work across the region. The role combines strategic thinking with strong field and partner engagement.

• Act as a thought partner to the Programme Manager, bringing regional knowledge, insights, and perspectives to programme strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with communities, grantee partners, networks, and other stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and challenges and translate observations in the field into useful strategic insight.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Congo Basin.
• Experience working directly with communities and local or regional organisations.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.
• Strong digital skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a remote, international team.

Requirements

• Comfortable with regular travel and engagement with partners and communities across the region.
• Natural relationship builder and networker.
• Experience in conservation, biodiversity, community or Indigenous Peoples' rights, forest governance, regenerative livelihoods, environmental justice, or related fields.
• Experience within large international organisations is not essential.
• Deep regional knowledge and strong relationships.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with practical field engagement.

Benefits

• Full time, remote contract with regular regional travel.

Company Description

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Location: Open to candidates based anywhere in the Congo Basin region

Closing date: 27 September 2026