Director, Climate Action

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in a similar organization, with 5 years at a senior management level.
  
• Proven leadership experience in nonprofit organizations focused on climate change, with a strong understanding of climate science, global environmental issues, and policy landscapes.
  
• Extensive experience in climate action strategy, program design, and implementation across Africa, including at the continent level.
  
• Strong knowledge of local, national, regional, and Pan-African organizations, networks, and country-specific social, economic, and political contexts.
  

• Develop and implement the Foundation’s Climate Action Strategy and Roadmap, aligned with the Young Africa Works strategy to address climate change.
  
• Lead advocacy and partnership-building efforts to maximize impact on climate-related issues.
  
• Monitor global and local climate policy and science trends to inform and adjust the Foundation’s priorities.
  
• Contribute to the consolidated Pan African Programs Strategy, overseeing climate-related programs within PANA and country-level initiatives.
  
• Manage a team of climate experts to ensure effective program execution, set goals, monitor performance, and ensure high-quality outcomes and impact measurements.
  
• Collaborate with PANA and Country Directors to design and deliver programs with overlapping themes.
  
• Build partnerships with governments, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector organizations to drive collaborative climate efforts.
  
• Represent the Foundation at high-level conferences, meetings, and policy discussions related to climate change.
  
• Advocate for climate policies that align with the Foundation’s vision at the country, continental, and international levels.
  
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation’s climate initiatives and oversee communication strategies highlighting the Foundation’s climate impact.