Program Officer x 3 (open to the UK, Europe and South Africa)

Climate Arc; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Program Officer x 3 (open to the UK, Europe and South Africa)

About Climate Arc
Climate Arc (Arc) is a philanthropic organization working to accelerate climate transitions in the real economy by unlocking the trillions of dollars of private capital required to meet global goals. We ensure that financial decision makers have the tools, data, and skillsets needed to direct capital to the necessary solutions at speed and scale.

About The Opportunity
Climate Arc is now hiring for three Program Officer roles. We are seeking motivated professionals to support the effective delivery of our in-house research and data solutions, as well as drive strategic initiatives across Arc. The ideal candidates will be ready to hit the ground running and add value to the team from day one. You are solution-focused and outcome-oriented, able to support multiple activities in parallel and work dynamically and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include coordinating activities, gathering data, conducting research, liaising with partners, and ensuring that Arc's internal systems are up to date with the latest information.

We are hiring for three distinct Program Officer roles, each playing a critical part in delivering Arc's strategy of boosting the capacity of the climate finance ecosystem by coordinating projects from inception to completion across Arc's priority programs. You will be the driving force that ensures seamless collaboration across teams, acting as a go-to source for questions raised by colleagues and external partners, and an anchor for day-to-day coordination across projects and programs. Success in this role will require you to be highly organized, able to multitask and keep track of activities across programs. You will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, learn new skills, and dive into the content of Arc's work.

What you will be doing:

• Support the management and coordination of multiple key projects within wider, cross-functional programs
• Actively engage with stakeholders, gathering feedback and insights that drive the effective implementation of strategies
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and workshop scheduling including material preparation, stakeholder consultations, and coordinating actions and follow-ups
• Ensure projects are updated within Arc's project management system (Asana) and work with team members on integration with other systems such as GitLab
• Manage data input to Arc's CRM (Nimble) ensuring contact details are up to date, interactions are logged
• Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement team on publications and events - both in person and online
• Support procurement and contract management for vendors and independent contractors
• Manage and maintain files and documents

Requirements

Who we are looking for:
You definitely have:

• Experience in the project delivery cycle - e.g. planning, resourcing, costing, monitoring & evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to interdisciplinary projects
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and intuitively prioritize
• Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to liaise with stakeholders - to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively
• Ability to distil complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Experience in project management and CRM software as well as MS Office (particularly Excel & PowerPoint) skills
• Impeccable verbal and written English skills

You might have:

• Progressive experience managing projects or programs
• Experience working in one or more of the non-profit, management consulting or financial services sectors
• Experience or academic knowledge of climate finance
• Formal project management training/qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMP, or equivalent)

Benefits
Climate Arc currently offers the following for UK staff:

• 36 days' holiday including public holidays (fully flexible)
• Private medical & dental cover for you and your dependents
• Life assurance 4x basic salary (where available)
• 9% company pension contribution
• Enhanced family pay and leave policies
• Professional development program
• Professional membership paid (if applicable)
• Nomad working policy including allowance up to £250/year

Location
For this role, we can offer a remote-first working option and are open to locations across the UK, Europe and South Africa.

Remuneration
Depending on experience and demonstrated capability, the salary range for this role is £30,000-50,000.

To apply
Please complete the Application Form including attaching an up-to-date CV as well as a Cover Letter (both in English) outlining how your skills and experience align with the above requirements and what motivates you to work with Climate Arc in this particular role.

We intend to close the advert for this role on Friday 11th April but depending on the level of response we may close it prior, so we encourage you to submit your application sooner than later.

The application and assessment process will involve the following:

• Application review (applications that do not include a full cover letter will not be considered)
• 1st round interview: Recruiting Manager (30 to 45 minute MS Teams video call)
• Offline task (1-2 hours)
• Formal interview (in person or MS Teams) with the Hiring Manager and panel (1 hour)