Analyst, Urgent Challenges

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

The Impact Missions team responds to existential threats and time-sensitive urgent challenges, with a focus on issues that sit outside of the Focus Areas’ remit. Impact Missions operates with agility through a lean Development and Delivery team that will consider, test, and develop new concepts, and plan how Minderoo can make a strong contribution by delivering a partner-first model.

About the Opportunity

As the Analyst, Urgent Challenges, you will work across the Urgent Challenges portfolio, supporting the implementation of the Impact Missions methodology and responses to new Challenges.

Day to day you will:

• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging problem areas and potential intervention opportunities.
• Conduct market landscape assessments desktop and stakeholder research to inform strategic decision-making
• Monitor global trends and current affairs, as they relate to the portfolio, to inform research and potential intervention opportunities
• Provide support in evaluating and selecting potential partners for funding and support in collaboration with the Urgent Challenges team
• Manage low-risk collaborations with Partners, leading on all stages of the partnering lifecycle in line with Minderoo’s partnering ethos
• Draft partner artifacts including donation letters and partnership agreements including any required due diligence in conjunction with Enabler areas
• Support collaboration leads and partners through the partnership process from engagement and onboarding, through learning conversations to close outs, recording key milestones, actions and deliverables in Spark (internal CRM and impact logging platform)
• Contribute to measurement and learning activities to track progress and assess impact, including compiling a range of impact snapshots and reports for various audiences
• Facilitate effective liaison between internal stakeholders, partners, Focus Areas and Enablers as well as any other key linkages across the organisation, catalysing opportunities and enhancing partner engagement
• Assist with the development of briefing materials and reporting requirements across the Urgent Challenges team
• Coordinate events with external partners and beneficiaries in collaboration with the Advocacy and Engagement team
• Provide support to the Urgent Challenges team in Impact Missions on an as-needs basis.

About You

The role is best suited to someone with proven experience in project management and partnership engagement, adapting communication strategies to effectively engage diverse audiences.

In addition, you will hold,

• A relevant University Degree in International Relations or Development. Commerce, Finance, Economics, Science, Humanities, or Law, with 2-3 years' experience post qualification.
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills with a focus on outcome driven solutions.
• A deep interest in social impact, philanthropy, or not for profit management.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis and presentation tools.
• Interest in global politics and the humanitarian sector.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing

• Attractive parental leave

Additional Information

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.

Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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