Climate Justice Resilience Fund Seeks Remote Consultant for Grant Database Creation Project Worth Up to $35,000
The Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) is inviting qualified consultants to apply for a Grant Database Creation Consultancy aimed at strengthening its grant management systems and supporting future climate justice funding initiatives. This fully remote consultancy offers professionals worldwide an opportunity to contribute to a growing climate justice organization working with communities, Indigenous peoples, women, and youth.
The temporary consultancy will focus on identifying, designing, setting up, and training staff on a grant database system that meets CJRF’s operational needs. The assignment will run from August to November 2026, with a contract value of up to USD $35,000.
Support a Global Climate Justice Funding Organization
The Climate Justice Resilience Fund is a participatory climate justice fund dedicated to supporting community-led solutions addressing the impacts and root causes of climate change.
CJRF works to redirect climate resources toward communities most affected by the climate crisis while promoting equitable and inclusive approaches to philanthropy.
The organization supports initiatives led by:
- Women working on climate solutions.
- Youth advancing environmental action.
- Indigenous communities protecting ecosystems and traditional knowledge.
- Local organizations developing resilience strategies.
CJRF provides grants across three key regions:
- Bay of Bengal.
- East Africa.
- The Arctic.
In addition, the organization maintains a global portfolio focused on cross-regional learning, knowledge sharing, replication of successful approaches, and global climate advocacy.
Remote Grant Database Consultancy Opportunity
CJRF is seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy team to help develop a grant database system that improves grant management processes and prepares the organization for its upcoming funding strategy.
The consultant will work closely with CJRF staff to understand current requirements, evaluate database solutions, establish the selected platform, and ensure staff members have the skills needed to use the system effectively.
The assignment can be completed remotely from anywhere in the world, making it accessible to consultants with diverse professional backgrounds and locations.
Key Responsibilities of the Consultant
The selected consultant will support CJRF through several important stages of database development and implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing staff needs and priorities for a grant database.
- Reviewing available database solutions and platforms.
- Providing recommendations outlining the advantages and disadvantages of different options.
- Supporting CJRF in selecting the most suitable database system.
- Testing the chosen database to ensure it meets organizational requirements.
- Setting up the database structure.
- Uploading historical grant information into the system.
- Training CJRF staff on database use and management.
- Supporting the creation of processes for future grantmaking activities.
CJRF currently manages approximately 100 completed and active grants, all of which will need to be incorporated into the new database system.
Ideal Consultant Profile
CJRF is looking for a consultant with strong technical knowledge and practical experience in grant management databases.
Applicants should have expertise in:
- Designing and managing grant databases.
- Assessing organizational database needs.
- Matching operational requirements with appropriate technology solutions.
- Supporting nonprofit organizations or philanthropic intermediaries.
- Working with organizations managing annual budgets of approximately USD $10–15 million.
- Experience with Salesforce is highly desirable, as CJRF has previously used and has access to the platform.
The ideal candidate should also demonstrate:
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication and consultation skills.
- Comfort working across different time zones.
- Ability to schedule meetings between GMT and EST time zones.
- Strong written and spoken English skills.
- Availability between August and November 2026.
Fully Remote International Consultancy
This consultancy is designed for remote collaboration and welcomes applications from individuals and teams located anywhere in the world.
The selected consultant will work closely with CJRF staff members based primarily in the GMT and GMT-4 time zones. Regular communication will be required, including approximately weekly calls throughout the project period.
Applicants should have:
- Reliable internet access.
- Ability to participate in virtual meetings.
- Experience working independently in remote environments.
CJRF encourages applications from consultants with diverse professional experiences and backgrounds.
Consultancy Timeline and Compensation
The consultancy is expected to begin on:
August 1, 2026
The project will conclude by:
November 30, 2026
The contract will be managed through CJRF’s fiscal sponsor, the New Venture Fund.
The total consultancy budget is:
Up to USD $35,000
During the initial phase of the project, CJRF and the selected consultant will jointly finalize detailed deliverables, timelines, and the scope of work.
How to Apply for the Grant Database Consultancy
Interested consultants must submit their application materials by:
Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM GMT
Applications should be sent to:
The email subject line should be:
“Grant database consultancy”
Applicants are required to provide:
- A short proposal (maximum two pages) explaining qualifications and the proposed approach.
- A proposed budget and explanation of expected time allocation for tasks (maximum two pages).
- A brief CV or résumé (maximum two pages).
- A list of previous and current clients (maximum one page).
CJRF will communicate next steps with shortlisted candidates by July 20, 2026.
Help Build Stronger Climate Funding Systems
The Grant Database Creation Consultancy provides an opportunity for professionals with database, technology, and nonprofit operations expertise to strengthen the infrastructure behind climate justice funding.
By improving grant management systems, the selected consultant will help CJRF better support community-led climate solutions and ensure resources reach organizations creating meaningful change.
For experts passionate about climate justice, equitable philanthropy, and improving nonprofit systems, this remote consultancy offers the chance to contribute valuable technical expertise to a global movement for climate resilience.
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