Programme Associate - Agroecology (Fully remote - open to candidates globally)

~Fully remote – open to candidates globally ~

We’re looking for a thoughtful and grounded programme associate to join Full Circle Foundation, a values-led ecocentric grant-making organisation that supports regenerative, community-rooted approaches to environmental and social change.

This role is part of our global agroecology programme and includes strategy co-creation, relational grant-making, and partner accompaniment. We're particularly interested in those with lived or field experience in agroecology, regenerative economies, or biocultural systems.

• Remote and open to candidates based in regions where we work
• Flexible hours | Full or part-time considered
• Salary benchmarked to location and experience
• Strong values alignment is essential

Full Circle is an experienced organisation with a low public profile. We intentionally don’t have a web presence, we work quietly, behind the scenes, with deep trust in the people and movements we support. If the role speaks to you or someone in your network, we’d love to hear from you.

For the full job description, please follow this link: https://app.box.com/s/3gofl98e70ttks35st218oeoegud9amr

CV and short cover letter to: recruitment@fullcircle.hk

Closing date: 24 August 225

We will only review applications sent via email. Any applications sent via LinkedIn will not be reviewed.

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis,so please encourage anyone interested to apply as soon as possible. 

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Profile attributes:

Essential

• Demonstrated programme or field experience in agroecology and, preferably, one or more of FCF’s thematic (see FCF goals) or regional areas (Australia, Canada, Congo Basin, Amazonia, Melanesia and SE Asia).
• Experience or understanding of the economic and livelihood dimensions of agroecology, including how regenerative practices intersect with food sovereignty, community wellbeing, and rural economies.
• Experience or understanding of social change mechanisms, field building and movement strengthening.
• Strong ability to analyse socio-political power dynamics, particularly in relation to harm caused by global agribusiness and the role of reparative justice.
• Understanding of governance principles with the ability to offer supportive guidance or signposting to grantees navigating organisational structure, accountability, or leadership challenges.
• Comfort with working in ambiguous, adaptive environments and the ability to hold multiple ways of knowing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a relational, nurturing and listening-centred approach to partner support.
• Familiarity with indigenous knowledge systems, regenerative practices, or alternative paradigms of development and change.
• Openness to challenge dominant paradigms (e.g., technocratic or extractive models) through skilful means, and bold space for radical imagination.
• Alignment and commitment to FCF’s values and its mission.
• Ability to travel both locally and internationally to partners/grantees/conferences.
• Ability to write and communicate in English.

Desirable

• Other languages relevant to FCF’s Regional Programmes (Congo Basin, Amazonia, Melanesia and SE Asia).
• Experience working with Foundations.

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