Climate Finance Program Lead (Cape Town, 12-Month)

Climate Policy Initiative; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Climate Policy Initiative is seeking a Program Associate to manage grant lifecycles from proposals through closeouts, budgeting, and reporting. The role blends project delivery with business development support in a hybrid Cape Town setting.

The position requires a BA/BS with 3+ years in grants or project management, English fluency, and strong Excel skills. PMP certification is beneficial; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a relevant field; professional experience in grants or contract administration or project management.
• Minimum 3+ years administering high-profile programs/grants for government, business, or NGOs; budget/resource management experience.
• PMP certification or related qualification is beneficial and MS Excel proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tracking of financial spending, budget health, and KPIs across all project components.
• Coordinate contract management, compliance, and risk identification.
• Manage narrative and financial reporting for major climate finance programs.
• Support business development, fundraising input, and proposal development.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

Budget planning

Contract/grants administration

MS Excel

Education

BA/BS degree

PMP certification (beneficial)

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Climate Policy Initiative is seeking a Program Associate to manage grant lifecycles from proposals through closeouts, budgeting, and reporting. The role blends project delivery with business development support in a hybrid Cape Town setting.

The position requires a BA/BS with 3+ years in grants or project management, English fluency, and strong Excel skills. PMP certification is beneficial; visa sponsorship is not available.