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SIRGE Coalition Grantmaking and Operations Coordinator (Full-time)

Terms of Reference

ABOUT THE SIRGE COALITION

SIRGE Coalition is a coalition of Indigenous-led and allied organizations and leaders who champion justice in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The primary goal of our work is to elevate Indigenous leadership through the creation of a broad coalition and the promotion of constructive dialogue. As we pursue our climate goals, we must uplift Indigenous Peoples’ right to Self-determination and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent to best protect community health, water, soil, human rights, and the environment. 

We call for the full implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in all endeavors related to the energy transition. 

The SIRGE Coalition is composed of six member organizations: Cultural Survival, Tallgrass Institute, Earthworks, Voices, Batani Foundation, and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs – IWGIA. We are guided by a Steering Committee made up of Indigenous leaders from the seven biocultural regions of the world. For more information, please visit: www.sirgecoalition.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The SIRGE Coalition Secretariat seeks for a Grantmaking and Operations Coordinator for an initial 6-month contract, with an opportunity for extension, contingent on funding. The Coordinator will:

  • Implement and refine a grantmaking framework to support Indigenous Peoples’ communities and organizations in their self-determined efforts to secure Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the green economy.

  • Manage grantmaking of at least $300,000 in 2026.

  • Provide operational support to the SIRGE Grantmaking & Operations Director and the Secretariat.

The Coordinator will work with the SIRGE Coalition Secretariat, Executive Committee members, Support to Communities Workstream, and member organizations. The Coordinator will work with the Secretariat to manage grantmaking, including solicitation and review of proposals and preparing recommendations. The Coordinator is expected to work closely with the Support to Communities workstream and member organizations during this process. Following approval of the grants, the Coordinator will manage the process for providing grants. The Coordinator will also provide operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our organization.

The Coordinator will be part of the Secretariat, participating in weekly staff meetings, monthly Coalition meetings, and monthly Support to Communities workstream meetings. 

We seek a Coordinator who is people-centered, detail-oriented, and self-driven with demonstrated experience working collaboratively in coalitions with diverse groups to advance social change. Preference will be given to consultants with experience in grantmaking to support Indigenous Peoples.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The SIRGE Coalition Grantmaking and operation Coordinator will:

  • Implement and refine grantmaking in 2026, including:

    • Soliciting grant applications;

    • Establishing and managing a database of applicants and applications;

    • Conducting due diligence;

    • Developing recommendations;

    • Coordinating the decision-making process;

    • Overseeing administration of grant agreements and payments.

  • Develop and implement a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) approach to strengthen our work and demonstrate impact.

  • Support communications about SIRGE Coalition grantmaking.

  • Monitor grantmaking budgets and contribute to financial tracking, reporting, and accountability

  • Identify opportunities to evolve and grow the grantmaking in response to feedback, learning, and emerging needs.

  • Support in the accompaniment and capacity-building for SIRGE grantees.

  • Provide operational and administrative support to the SIRGE Grantmaking&Operations Director.

  • Assist the Grantmaking & Operations Director, the Executive Director and the Secretariat with other tasks as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attends and participates in SIRGE Coalition meetings, meetings of other coalition member organizations, and external meetings.

  • Acts in SIRGE Coalition’s best interests, reflecting the values of teamwork, trust, collaboration, equity, humility, accountability, solidarity, and mutual respect.

  • Availability to travel internationally depending on SIRGE Coalition’s needs.  We estimate the travel requirement to be approximately 10% of the time.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • At least 3-4  years of experience in grantmaking, ideally focused on international grantmaking and to support Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

  • Deep understanding of the drivers and consequences of the green economy globally.

  • Lived experience and/or proven knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Peoples' diverse realities and needs.

  • Knowledge, or ability to learn, about Indigenous Peoples’ rights in international and national frameworks and familiarity with concepts related to the transition to a green energy economy. 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially across distinct cultures and contexts.

  • Proven experience in project management.

  • Team player capable of setting goals and deadlines and working towards them.

  • Ability to work independently within a multicultural environment, under limited supervision, with access to consistent and reliable internet to attend various meetings.

  • Ability and willingness to work across time zones.

STATUS AND LOCATION

Full-time (40 hrs./week), remote/virtual. The position reports to the SIRGE Coalition a Grantmaking and Operations Director. Preference will be given to candidates based in Latin America or Europe, in alignment with the Coalition’s focus and time zone needs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. 

TO APPLY

To apply for the consultant contract, please send your letter of interest, resume, the answer of two questions and a list of three references to aurelia@​​sirgecoalition.org. The deadline to apply is Jul 24, 2026. We encourage early submission as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please use the subject line: “Application - SIRGE Coalition Grantmaking and Operations Coordinator”.

We ask that you use your own words rather than using AI-generated replies. We truly value hearing your genuine thoughts and perspectives, as they help us better understand your work and experiences.

Questions for application:

  1. Please describe your experience managing grantmaking processes. Include the approximate size of the grant portfolio(s), the types of grants you managed, and your specific responsibilities from application review through grant closure.

  2. Provide an example of when you’ve improved a workflow, protocol or process in your work. Describe what you did to strengthen the process, how you coordinated it, what challenges did you encounter, what was the outcome and what systems (or tools) did you use?