Programme Officer – Transport (Africa)

African Climate Foundation; United States; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The African Climate Foundation is an African-led climate re-granting organisation focused on the nexus of climate change and development. The Programme Officer for Transport will help deliver the Africa Transport strategy through planning, grantmaking, research and communications.

The role involves coordinating workplans, monitoring developments, supporting contracts, and collaborating with MEL and fundraising teams.

Formación

• Masters' degree in public policy, environmental studies, development, economics, engineering, political science or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in non-profit, philanthropy, think tank or development organisation.
• Basic knowledge of electric mobility, clean energy, or climate policy.
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to produce actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Organisation, time management and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Support day-to-day implementation of the Transport Strategy with the Senior Programme Officer and Programme Manager.
• Coordinate country workplans, track deliverables, and align activities with strategic objectives.
• Monitor political and advocacy developments in priority countries and report on implications.
• Assist grantmaking processes including reviewing requests, drafting reports, and supporting contracting.
• Manage grantee processes, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration with MEL and contracting teams.
• Contribute to fundraising, fundraising proposals, and donor reporting as needed.

Conocimientos

English communication

Research skills

Policy analysis

Project coordination

Grantmaking support

Collaboration

Educación

Master's degree (policy/environment/development/engineering/social sciences)

Descripción del empleo

About the role

The African Climate Foundation is an African-led climate re-granting organisation that supports interventions at the nexus of climate change and development. The Programme Officer for Transport will help deliver the Africa Transport strategy, working with the programme team on planning, grantmaking, research and communications.

What you'll do

• Support day-to-day implementation of the Transport Strategy with the Senior Programme Officer and Programme Manager
• Coordinate country workplans, track deliverables, and align activities with strategic objectives
• Monitor political and advocacy developments in priority countries and report on implications
• Assist grantmaking processes including reviewing requests, drafting reports, and supporting contracting
• Manage grantee processes, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration with MEL and contracting teams
• Contribute to fundraising, fundraising proposals, and donor reporting as needed

What they're looking for

• Masters' degree in public policy, environmental studies, development, economics, engineering, political science or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in non-profit, philanthropy, think tank or development organisation
• Basic knowledge of electric mobility, clean energy, or climate policy
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to produce actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Organisation, time management and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing specifies remote work with consideration for candidates on the African continent; it does not state Nigeria-specific hiring limits. Confirm eligibility before interviewing.
• Time zone expectations are not stated; confirm during interview.
• Contract type is 12 months renewable; the listing does not specify employee vs contractor status for Nigeria.
• Pay currency or salary range is not provided; confirm during interview.
• The listing notes eligibility to work in the country where based; visa or work-authorization details are not provided beyond that.