Sustainable Finance Program Officer

• Draft, edit and proofread invitations, web, newsletter, social media, email and presentation content for Rio Changemakers and sustainable finance activities
• Gather inputs from colleagues and partners, adapt materials for different audiences, and create materials in Canva
• Support planning and delivery of the Investment Case Symposium, Rio Changemakers roundtables, webinars, advisory group meetings and other convenings
• Maintain event schedules and checklists; prepare agendas, invitations, registration materials, speaker briefings and presentations
• Coordinate speaker responses and practical arrangements and follow up after events
• Prepare and track invitations and follow-up correspondence with speakers, partners, project developers, funds and other stakeholders
• Maintain records of responses, commitments and next steps and flag items requiring decisions or senior follow-up
• Organize shared files, calendars, workplans and contact records for the Sustainable Finance team
• Track project updates, deliverables, deadlines and decisions across team activities
• Take meeting notes, circulate action points and help assemble updates for internal meetings, partners and donors
• Coordinate outreach calendars and campaign assets for Rio Changemakers launches, calls, events and milestones
• Support website updates, registration forms, mailing lists and content uploads
• Liaise with colleagues, service providers and external participants to collect information, monitor progress and keep communications and event tasks moving
• Provide practical support across Sustainable Finance team activities as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sustainable finance, international development, environmental studies, event management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Two to three years of relevant experience in communications, event coordination, programme support or stakeholder engagement
• Experience with and proficiency in digital tools, including generative AI applications, graphic design platforms such as Canva, content management systems such as WordPress, and virtual meeting and collaboration tools
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital technologies
• Experience drafting and editing clear content for digital channels, presentations or partner communications
• Practical experience organizing meetings or events and coordinating invitations, speakers or participants
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organizational skills and confidence using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars and online meeting tools
• Ability to take concise notes, track actions and communicate professionally with varied stakeholders

• Remote work arrangement