Join Our Team
Geology for Global Development (GfGD) is a charity registered in the UK (1165663) and operating globally. We exist to champion the role of geology in sustainable development and mobilise and reshape the geology community to help deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2022, we launched a new strategy. This will bring a renewed focus on delivering high-quality research and analysis, actively engaging in policy processes (including at the global level), and strengthening capacity through education and training. Working on these three interlinked priorities, we embrace the ‘leave no one behind’ ethos running through the SDGs. We will use our resources, expertise, networks, and influence to address development priorities of countries in receipt of Official Development Assistance.
To help deliver this strategy, we are looking to grow our team of volunteers (www.gfgd.org/team). We welcome applications from those at all stages of their career (student to senior professional), and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the geoscience community.
All roles are voluntary and will be for an initial one-year term (with a six-month review, and the opportunity to continue if mutually agreeable). Roles are also all remote, with internal communication/meetings done using virtual tools. An anticipated commitment is stated for each role in the form of a range of hours per week. There is a lot of flexibility, with most team members working more hours some weeks and fewer hours other weeks, and work is typically asynchronous except for the occasional video meeting.
Being part of our work will give you the opportunity to learn new skills, strengthen your understanding of the charity sector, meet others who are passionate about geoscience for sustainability, and make a real difference to our work and the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals. If you are passionate about the role of geoscience in tackling global sustainability challenges and improving lives and livelihoods around the world, we would love to hear from you.
In this round of recruitment, we are looking to appoint the following people:
● Research and Analysis Coordinator
● Impact and Engagement Coordinator
● Networks and Institutional Support Coordinator
● Executive Assistant
● Communication Assistant (Website Coordinator)
● Communications Assistant (Social Media Coordinator)
How to Apply: You can view full details about the roles in the pdf, see the button below to access. Applications should be emailed to paul@gfgd.org by September 30, including a CV and short cover letter (maximum one page) stating the role/s you are interested in and outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.
An individual’s match to this specification will be used to generate a shortlist of applicants for interview. We aim to notify candidates about the outcome of their application by mid-November. All personal information will be treated as set out in our Privacy Notice. Please get in touch with paul@gfgd.org for informal queries about any of these roles.
If a position is not filled, we welcome applications after the above-mentioned deadline. We recommend contacting us before preparing an application.