Senior Programme Officer – Transport, Africa

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

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The African Climate Foundation

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The African Climate Foundation is the first African-led strategic grant-maker working at the nexus of climate change and development. It focuses on philanthropy, environmental advocacy, research, and collaboration to promote renewable energy and sustainability across Africa. The foundation aims to enhance resilience and adaptation to climate change through knowledge sharing and strategic initiatives that address the complexities of climate and development.

📋 Description

• Support the Programme Manager in implementing the Transport Strategy across focus countries and expansion geographies • Identify and oversee sector-relevant research and analysis to inform programmatic work and evidence-based decision-making • Collaborate with ACF programme staff to ensure synergies, integration, and cross-programme learning • Work with the MEL Manager on monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of programme delivery and outcomes • Ensure alignment of in-country activities and objectives • Contribute to national and regional EV roadmaps, policy frameworks, and implementation plans • Develop and maintain relationships with governments, financial institutions, civil society, think tanks, research institutions, philanthropic organizations, multilateral institutions, and technical collaborators • Represent the Transport Programme in strategic meetings, workshops, and regional convenings • Monitor and advise on EV and sustainable transport policy, investment, and regulation in priority countries • Update, maintain, and implement the grant-making portfolio • Support the grant cycle, including soliciting, reviewing, recommending, contracting, and monitoring grants • Monitor grantee progress and provide technical and management support • Review grant proposals, develop work plans and KPIs, and support grantees to deliver impact • Support fundraising strategies, funding proposals, and donor engagements • Report programme progress to donors, the ACF Board, and other stakeholders • Contribute to research outputs, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and online content • Organize convenings, webinars, and workshops • Provide technical guidance and insights to senior management, the Board, and stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, environmental sciences, development studies, public policy, or a related field • 6-8 years of progressive experience in programme design, management, or related roles, focused on climate action, sustainable development, transport, clean energy, climate policy, or similar fields • Experience working with or supporting government institutions, donors, and financial entities on large-scale projects or policy initiatives • Solid understanding of electric mobility trends, regulatory frameworks, and industrial policy in Africa • Basic knowledge of enabling policies for large-scale electrification of cars, trucks, buses, and 2/3-wheelers and the global clean energy transition • Strong experience in managing grants • Familiarity with policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement within the African context • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to design and implement complex programmes • Sophisticated writing, reporting, and communication skills, with ability to present technical information clearly • Fluency in English • Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, multicultural team environment • Able to travel internationally when required • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where they are based

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote working will be considered for candidates based on the African continent • 12-month contract, renewable based on mutual agreement

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