WePlanet Hiring Remote Grants Officer for Global Climate and Sustainability Campaigns|Deadline 14 Jun 2026
The WePlanet is recruiting a Grants Officer for a fully remote global position supporting science-based environmental advocacy and climate action initiatives. This exciting opportunity is open to candidates worldwide and is ideal for professionals experienced in grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit development.
WePlanet is entering a major phase of international growth and is seeking a skilled Grants Officer to strengthen its fundraising infrastructure and expand partnerships with trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. The role will work closely with the Director of Impact & Partnerships, the Head of Philanthropy & Foundations, and programme teams to manage grant portfolios, develop compelling proposals, and improve fundraising systems.
About WePlanet
WePlanet is a global movement of scientists, citizens, and advocates promoting evidence-based environmental solutions. The organization supports ecomodernist approaches to sustainability, including clean energy, nuclear power, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, GMOs, and alternative proteins.
The movement works internationally across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia, advocating for practical climate solutions and ecosystem restoration. Its work has been featured by major global media outlets including Reuters, BBC, Politico, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and The New York Times.
Position Responsibilities
The Grants Officer will:
- Manage grant portfolios from foundations and institutional funders
- Draft grant proposals, progress reports, and funding applications
- Maintain reporting schedules, compliance tracking, and renewal timelines
- Conduct donor and funding opportunity research
- Support stewardship of major donor relationships
- Build and improve grant management systems and CRM records
- Assist with fundraising strategy and operational processes
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver timely reporting and submissions
- Support high-net-worth donor cultivation initiatives
The role requires strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced international environment.
Qualifications and Skills
WePlanet is seeking candidates with:
- At least two years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development
- Experience working with US, UK, or European foundations
- Excellent written English and storytelling skills
- Ability to translate technical environmental topics into compelling donor narratives
- Experience with budgets, reporting, and project management
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Teams, and ideally Power BI
- Ability to work independently within a remote international team
- Alignment with evidence-based climate and sustainability solutions
Experience within environmental, climate, or international development organizations is considered an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for Belgium-based candidates is EUR 37,760 – 44,840 annually, with location-adjusted compensation for international hires based on internal salary frameworks.
Benefits include:
- Flexible remote working arrangements
- Paid annual leave
- Professional development budget
- Organization-wide holiday closure during year-end
- International team retreats and annual meet-ups
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit their CV and application responses through the official WePlanet application portal before June 14, 2026. Applications may close early depending on candidate volume.
For accommodation requests or recruitment support, candidates may contact work@weplanet.org.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to global environmental advocacy while helping scale a rapidly growing international climate movement focused on science-driven solutions.
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