CLARIFI Program Manager

*See below for the French version.*

About RRI

Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) is a global coalition of more than 200 organizations dedicated to advancing the forest, land, and resource rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Afro-descendant Peoples, and particularly women within these groups. RRI is coordinated by a Secretariat based in Washington, DC.

RRI and Campaign for Nature (CfN) launched the Community Land and Conservation Finance Initiative (CLARIFI) in January 2022. CLARIFI is an international funding mechanism to scale up support for secure community land rights. It aims to address the gap in investment in Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant (IP, LC, and AD) organizations and their allies.

CLARIFI Program Manager

The CLARIFI Program Manager leads the implementation and oversight of CLARIFI’s global grantmaking portfolio. Reporting to the Director of CLARIFI, the Program Manager manages the full grant lifecycle—from pipeline development and proposal review through contracting, disbursement, monitoring, and reporting—while ensuring strategic alignment, financial accountability, and compliance.

The role directly supervises CLARIFI Associates and coordinates closely with regional grantmaking facilitators, program teams, finance, compliance, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning specialists. The successful candidate will be an organized and collaborative leader with experience managing complex, multi-country programs and supporting Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant organizations.

Why Join RRI?

Join a global coalition advancing the land and resource rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples. As part of the CLARIFI team, you'll collaborate with colleagues and partners across the globe to expand community-led conservation and strengthen climate resilience through innovative grantmaking and partnerships.

This is a full-time position based in Montreal, Quebec, with the option to telework two days per week (Mondays and Fridays). Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and located in the Montreal area prior to the start date.

Key Responsibilities:

Grantmaking Leadership & Program Management

• Lead the full CLARIFI grantmaking cycle, including pipeline development, project idea and proposal review, contracting, disbursement, monitoring, and closeout.
• Oversee grant prioritization and approval processes, ensuring alignment with CLARIFI’s strategy and governance requirements.
• Manage CLARIFI agreements, contracts, amendments, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Balance donor and institutional requirements with flexible, responsive support for rightsholder organizations.
• Supervise CLARIFI Associates and coordinate grantmaking facilitators and consultants, ensuring clear roles, accountability, and strong performance.
• Promote coordination and continuous improvement across CLARIFI’s grantmaking processes.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Reporting

• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning across CLARIFI-funded projects.
• Manage MEL consultants and coordinate with RRI’s MEL Team to ensure consistent frameworks, indicators, and reporting practices.
• Ensure the accurate collection, validation, and analysis of program data across the grant portfolio.
• Lead donor and impact reporting, ensuring data integrity, narrative coherence, and clear documentation of community-level outcomes.
• Use program evidence and learning to inform decision-making and improve grantmaking practices.

Financial & Grant Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee the CLARIFI grantmaking budget, expenditure tracking, forecasting, and portfolio-level financial analysis.
• Review grantee and consultant budgets for accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with approved activities.
• Coordinate with finance and compliance teams to ensure grants meet organizational and donor requirements.
• Track grantmaking data, financial metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Contribute to donor financial reporting and audit readiness.

Partner Support & Field Coordination

• Ensure effective support to grantees and partners working on the ground, including coordination and troubleshooting as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with partner organizations, ensuring alignment with CLARIFI priorities and approaches.
• Support partners in strengthening their capacity to meet grant-management, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Communications & Representation

• Contribute to the development of clear, data-driven narratives on program impact for donor and public-facing communications.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to ensure alignment between grantmaking results and storytelling outputs.
• Represent CLARIFI in international forums, donor meetings, and coalition spaces as needed.

Organizational Coordination & Operations

• Ensure strong coordination across internal teams involved in grantmaking, MEL, finance, and communications.
• Contribute to strategic planning, learning processes, and internal assessments of program performance.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and accountable delivery across multiple program workstreams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in program or project management, grantmaking, or international development, including experience managing complex or multi-country initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working in global or international nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, consultants, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting or managing grantmaking, contracting, or multi-country programs.
• Experience with budget management, financial tracking, and donor compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks and reporting processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and professional working proficiency in French.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or similar).
• Advanced experience leading end-to-end grantmaking processes across complex, multi-country portfolios.
• Familiarity with grant management systems (e.g., SmartSimple or similar platforms).
• Experience working with or supporting Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant communities, and community-led territorial governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of donor-funded program requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced experience in data analysis, program indicators, and results-based management.
• Ability to navigate complex political and cultural contexts with sensitivity and sound judgment.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a strong asset.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning, communications, or donor reporting.

*Not sure if you meet every qualification? Apply anyway. RRI values diverse experiences and backgrounds and encourages candidates who are excited about the role and our mission to apply.*

Salary Range: CAD $70,000–$110,000.

*Actual starting salary is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience and qualifications, allowing room for future growth within the salary band.*

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, disability, travel, and employee assistance benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (where eligible)
• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) plus holidays
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Rights and Resources is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RRI makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other category protected by applicable law.