Africa Transport Programme Officer – Climate & Mobility

Ali Aydi; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work considered

Competitive NGO benefits

Job summary

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) seeks a Programme Officer for the Transport Programme. Based in Africa, you will help implement the transport strategy, coordinate country workplans, and monitor policy developments in collaboration with partners and government actors.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant NGO experience, with strong research, coordination, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy, environmental studies, development, economics, engineering, political science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in a non-profit, philanthropy, think tank, or development organisation.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of electric mobility, clean energy, or climate policy.
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of the Transport Strategy.
• Coordinate country workplans and track deliverables.
• Monitor political and advocacy developments in priority countries.
• Manage grantee administration and assist with contracting queries.
• Draft reports and stakeholder communications for the team’s review.
• Assist in fundraising proposals and donor reporting.
• Contribute to knowledge products, events, and dissemination of EV-related content.

Skills

Research & analysis

Policy analysis

Coordination

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Zoom

Notion

Job description

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) seeks a Programme Officer for the Transport Programme. Based in Africa, you will help implement the transport strategy, coordinate country workplans, and monitor policy developments in collaboration with partners and government actors.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant NGO experience, with strong research, coordination, and English communication skills.