Well Grounded Ltd.

Who we are

Well Grounded’s mission is to support civil society organisations in the Congo Basin to become stronger, in order to deliver lasting impact for forests and communities. Our vision is for a credible, collaborative, inclusive and effective African Civil Society capable of advocating for social and environmental justice while empowering communities to determine their own future.

Well Grounded, a registered non-profit in both the UK and Cameroon, was founded in 2010 in direct response to the challenges faced by local organisations and their leaders. Well Grounded provides organisations and leaders with the tools and support they need to realise their objectives and vision, and make a positive change for communities and forest ecosystems.

Over the last decade and a half, we have worked with more than 80 CSOs, many of which have emerged as leading national and regional environmental organisations, and attribute their clear sense of purpose, identity and confidence to the processes facilitated by Well Grounded.

Our culture and values

Our approach is underpinned by core values that determine what it’s like to work with us  – values that champion inclusivity, caring, proactivity and learning. Well Grounded promotes a culture of personal growth and professional development, encouraging collaboration, responsibility, and innovation.

Well Grounded is a hybrid and flexible organisation, offering remote working, regular in-person contact, competitive salary and benefits, generous leave, and a genuinely positive work-life balance.

You will be joining Well Grounded at a time of significant organisational growth, with opportunities to play a valuable role in protecting the natural resources of the Congo Basin, by working with others to protect the environment and to promote climate justice.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Well Grounded is committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from people of all nationalities and backgrounds who meet the eligibility requirements of the role.

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to safeguarding, and candidates will undergo a mandatory DBS check (or equivalent depending on jurisdiction) and a thorough reference check, with safeguarding induction and training provided during onboarding.