Senior Programme Officer - Transport (Africa)

African Climate Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The African Climate Foundation is seeking a Senior Programme Officer to lead the Transport Programme across Africa, working with governments, financiers, civil society, and researchers to drive a sustainable mobility transition.

You will implement transport strategy across geographies, oversee sector research, and ensure evidence-based delivery while collaborating with staff to generate cross-programme learning and strong MEL reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, environmental sciences, development studies, or related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive programme experience with climate/transport/energy focus.
• Experience with government institutions, donors, and financial entities on large projects.
• Solid understanding of electric mobility trends, Africa regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing grants and policy advocacy in Africa.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple priorities in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Transport Strategy across focus and expansion geographies.
• Identify and oversee sector research to inform programmatic decisions and ensure evidence-based delivery.
• Collaborate with programme staff to ensure synergies and cross-programme learning.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme delivery with the MEL Manager.
• Maintain in-country activity alignment and contribute to national and regional EV roadmaps and policy plans.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships across government, finance, civil society, think tanks, and partners.

Skills

Programme design

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Policy advocacy

Coordination across teams

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, environmental sciences, development studies, public policy, or related field

Job description

About the role

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is an African-led climate change re-granting organisation. The Senior Programme Officer will support the Transport Programme to implement Africa-wide mobility strategies, working with governments, financiers, civil society, and researchers to advance a sustainable transport transition.

What you'll do

• Support the implementation of the Transport Strategy across focus and expansion geographies.
• Identify and oversee sector research to inform programmatic decisions and ensure evidence-based delivery.
• Collaborate with programme staff to ensure synergies and cross-programme learning.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme delivery with the MEL Manager.
• Maintain in-country activity alignment and contribute to national and regional EV roadmaps and policy plans.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships across government, finance, civil society, think tanks, and partners.

What they're looking for

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, environmental sciences, development studies, public policy, or related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in programme design, management, or related roles with a climate, transport, or energy focus.
• Experience working with 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.
• Strong experience in managing grants and familiarity with policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement in Africa.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple priorities in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states Remote location but does not specify country-specific constraints beyond Africa; Nigeria is not excluded based on the text. The board should consider as open to Nigeria, but confirm during interview.
• Timezone expectations are not stated; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status; confirm during interview.
• Pay currency or range is not specified; confirm during interview.
• No visa or work-authorization notes are stated; confirm during interview.