Start a high‑impact career at ICRI Global
Do you want to apply your skills and judgment in a mission‑driven organisation working on Indigenous data sovereignty, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and biodiversity governance? At ICRI Global, you can help build the systems that communities and partners need for climate resilience and equitable benefit‑sharing.
Our team
ICRI Global gives me a space to use my skills in ways that actually matter for communities. The learning curve is steep, but you see your work translate directly into systems, partnerships, and opportunities for Indigenous and local partners.
Culture
At ICRI Global, we value judgment, reliability, initiative, and a low‑ego, high‑standards way of working. We are a Swiss‑registered nonprofit association working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to strengthen knowledge governance, youth capacity, and community‑led climate resilience.
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Professional, quietly ambitious environment with room for learning and experimentation.
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Small, distributed team; we work across time zones and cultures, close to policy and community processes.
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Light hierarchy: we use first names and care more about the strength of an idea than who suggested it.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
ICRI Global is committed to building an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities and regions we work with. We especially welcome applications from candidates based in biodiversity‑rich and Global South regions, and from Indigenous and local community backgrounds.
Hiring & benefits
We want to make sure that you and ICRI Global are a good fit for each other, and we aim to keep the process structured, transparent, and respectful of your time.
Typical steps:
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Shortlist based on CV and cover note or test question.
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First online interview with ICRI Global’s leadership/People lead.
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Hands‑on written or practical task aligned to the role.
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Second interview with your future manager and, where relevant, board members or collaborators.
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Reference check and final decision.
Locations & ways of working
ICRI Global is registered in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, and works with partners and communities across multiple regions.
Our team is distributed and remote‑first; for most roles we welcome applicants based anywhere with good connectivity, with some preference for time zones overlapping CET–EAT depending on the position.
Current openings
Join ICRI Global and help build community‑led climate resilience and knowledge governance from the ground up.
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Brand & Digital Communications Officer – Full‑time, remote
Build ICRI Global’s brand voice, content systems, and visual presence across digital channels and partner materials.
Link:We’re hiring a Brand & Digital Communications Officer (Remote) | ICRI Global -
Operations & Partnerships Coordinator – Full‑time, remote
Design the operational backbone, fundraising pipeline, and partnership systems that keep ICRI Global credible and delivery‑ready.”
Link:We’re hiring an Operations & Partnerships Coordinator (Remote) | ICRI Global
Contact line:
If you have questions about a specific role, please contact us at info@icriglobal.org, using the subject line indicated in the job description.