Senior Programme Officer – Transport, Africa

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Assist the Programme Manager in executing the Transport Strategy in targeted countries and areas of expansion.

• Identify and supervise relevant sector research and analysis to guide programmatic initiatives and evidence-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with ACF programme personnel to ensure synergy, integration, and cross-programme learning.

• Partner with the MEL Manager on the monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of programme delivery and outcomes.

• Ensure that in-country activities and objectives are aligned.

• Contribute to national and regional electric vehicle (EV) roadmaps, policy frameworks, and implementation strategies.

• Build and sustain relationships with governments, financial institutions, civil society organizations, think tanks, research bodies, philanthropic entities, multilateral institutions, and technical partners.

• Represent the Transport Programme at strategic meetings, workshops, and regional gatherings.

• Monitor and provide guidance on EV and sustainable transport policies, investments, and regulations in key countries.

• Update, maintain, and execute the grant-making portfolio.

• Support the grant cycle, including the solicitation, review, recommendation, contracting, and monitoring of grants.

• Track grantee progress and offer technical and management assistance.

• Evaluate grant proposals, create work plans and KPIs, and assist grantees in achieving impact.

• Aid in fundraising strategies, funding proposals, and donor relations.

• Report on programme progress to donors, the ACF Board, and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to research outputs, knowledge-sharing efforts, and online content creation.

• Organize meetings, webinars, and workshops.

• Provide technical guidance and insights to senior management, the Board, and stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, environmental sciences, development studies, public policy, or a related discipline.

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in programme design, management, or related roles, with a focus on climate action, sustainable development, transport, clean energy, climate policy, or similar areas.

• Experience working with or assisting government institutions, donors, and financial organizations on large-scale projects or policy initiatives.

• Solid understanding of electric mobility trends, regulatory frameworks, and industrial policy in Africa.

• Basic knowledge of enabling policies for the large-scale electrification of vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and 2/3-wheelers, as well as the global clean energy transition.

• Strong experience in grant management.

• Familiarity with policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement within the African context.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to design and execute complex programmes.

• Advanced writing, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

• Fluency in English.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, multicultural team environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally as necessary.

• Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where they are located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working options will be considered for candidates located within the African continent.

• 12-month contract, subject to renewal based on mutual agreement.