Senior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space)
Core
Supporting the Science & Innovation Programs team in developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending research and conservation grants, and providing programmatic support to National Geographic Explorers.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs
Builds
Research and conservation grants, programmatic partnerships, and strategic portfolio management for Ocean, Wildlife, Space, and Planetary Health focus areas.
Domain
Non-profit science, conservation, and grantmaking
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Grant evaluation and management, RFP development, program strategy, stakeholder relationship management, data analysis and reporting, project coordination
Preferred skills
Wildlife or ocean conservation expertise, experience with local communities and stakeholders, non-profit program management
Technologies
GoogleDocs, Microsoft Office, Slack, Miro, Airtable
Responsibilities
Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate and recommend Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, support strategic development of focus area portfolios, manage project schedules and budgets, coordinate internal and external expert reviews, maintain relationships with Explorers and partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC