ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1.3 billion in grants to more than 600 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through our Global Programs and Services, we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

• Scaling solutions: Our collaborative Global Programs — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve. From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate just and equitable climate solutions.
• Guiding and supporting funders: Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. Our Global Intelligence service equips funders and the climate community with climate insights to pinpoint opportunities for impact and philanthropic insights to help identify investment priorities. We facilitate Global Collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact. Our Global Grantmaking services enable funders to invest in climate solutions around the world.
• Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth: Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensures that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives to help end the climate crisis.

As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission. For more information, please visit www.climateworks.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Associate will play a crucial role in expanding the reach of Drive Electric’s Emerging Economies strategy. You will work closely with the Program Manager and Associate Director to support the efforts of partners worldwide to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. In addition to providing grants to a wide range of organizations, our team plays a convening and connecting role between our global partners, which will give you the opportunity to engage with some of the leading organizations working on transportation decarbonization worldwide. The position will require a well-organized, detail-oriented, analytically-minded self-starter with strong writing, research, and project management skills. Equally importantly, we are looking for someone who is highly passionate about decarbonizing the transportation sector and is prepared to wear many hats to support the mission of our team. You will join a fun, tight-knit, and collaborative team who are very passionate about solving the climate crisis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a program support and/or project management role, including experience in a relevant sector such as electric vehicles, energy transition, sustainable international development, circular economy, etc.
• Professional and/or lived experience in emerging economies.
• Work experience, academic experience, or training on climate change.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including writing for general audiences.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work across different time zones

Other desired qualifications include:

• An advanced degree in environmental policy or other relevant fields is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed, between 4-6 times per year.
• Resourcefulness, good judgment, and a commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic work environment.
• Passion for environmental and social issues and commitment to the mission and values of ClimateWorks Foundation.
• Caring and generous attitude toward colleagues, grantees, and partners, and a commitment to supporting people to build careers and institutions.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

The Program Associate is responsible for the following duties:

• Provide research, planning, and general coordination support to the campaign team to deliver on the goals of the emerging economies strategy.
• Lead grants tracking and monitoring, ensuring the team has the relevant information to issue and manage grants in a timely manner.
• Support research and analysis that informs the development of program strategy across our three key geographies: Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• Ensure knowledge sharing across our network by supporting or leading on written communications and helping plan, organize, and execute online and in-person events.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally by supporting grant reports and other materials.