Global Environmental Officer

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] increasingly recognises the importance of environmental sustainability within mine action and is investing in systems and people to ensure our operations minimise harm and contribute positively to the landscapes and communities we serve.

Job Purpose

This role will lead key initiatives including delivery of NORAD environmental obligations, completion of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s global emissions baseline and carbon‑reduction plan, and integration of environmental sustainability into operations, proposals, and programme support across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s global portfolio in compliance with IMAS 07.13.

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is strengthening its global environmental capability to meet organisational sustainability goals, rising donor expectations, and sector standards. Reporting to the Global Environmental Manager (GEM), this new role will play a central part in driving that progress by supporting the delivery of environmental obligations across key grants - most notably NORAD - and by advancing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s global Environmental Management System. You will lead completion of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s first organisation‑wide emissions baseline, develop a practical and achievable carbon‑reduction plan, and help guide programmes in integrating environmental sustainability into operational planning, proposals, and delivery. You will work directly with country programmes to improve the environmental performance of offices and remote camps, introduce best‑practice waste and resource‑management systems, and identify emissions‑reduction opportunities across energy, fleet, travel, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessment to establish organisational emissions baseline.
• Design and manage carbon footprint data collection system and integrate into [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s systems.
• Develop and implement [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s approach to greening of offices and remote camps.
• Identify and prioritise emissions reduction opportunities across all activities.
• Develop practical guidance and tools to support programmes in reducing emissions.
• Provide direct support to NORAD-funded programmes for environmental obligations.
• Support programmes to reduce environmental footprint in energy, waste, water, procurement.
• Support implementation of waste reduction initiatives including reduction, reuse, recycling.
• Support GEM in implementing Environmental Management System across programmes.
• Contribute to development of environmental tools and systems including training and MEAL.
• Support programmes in thematic proposal content and donor reporting.
• Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in sector working groups and events.

Requirements

• Relevant academic qualification in environmental management, environmental science, or closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas/emissions baselining processes including GHG Protocol.
• Practical experience supporting organisational environmental management (e.g., ISO 14001, IMAS 07.13).
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance within humanitarian or donor-funded programmes.
• Proven experience in field operations in mine action, humanitarian or post‑conflict settings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong data handling, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to undertake international travel to challenging environments.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Private medical health cover
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• Emergency medical insurance while travelling overseas
• Flexible working policy

How to Apply

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 20/05/2026. Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.