Program Officer, Brazil

Job description

Program Officer, Brazil Summary: The Bezos Earth Fund seeks a strategic and agile Program Officer to support its growing portfolio in Brazil, with a focus on accelerating measurable impact across its Amazon conservation priorities. This cross-cutting role is designed for a dynamic professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, brings a strong understanding of Brazil’s political, social, and institutional context, and combines strategic foresight with operational know-how to deliver results and impact. Since 2021, the Bezos Earth Fund has committed over $300 million to conservation efforts across the Amazon, including a $100 million initiative in Brazil focused on protecting forests, strengthening Indigenous and community-led conservation, advancing sustainable production systems, and improving science-based decision making. Building on this foundation, the Fund is scaling its Amazon portfolio to accelerate protection, reduce deforestation driven by cattle and fire, expand restoration, and strengthen monitoring and accountability systems in partnership with government, civil society, and the private sector. Major Function: The Program Officer will work in close...