Adaptation and Resilience, Program Manager

ClimateWorks Foundation

5h•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The role will support the Adaptation and Resilience team in their efforts to continue to build out global adaptation as a new focus area for the foundation and philanthropy writ large, This role focuses on providing programmatic coherence and oversight of ClimateWorks Foundation’s Adaptation & Resilience Fund, a multi-donor pooled philanthropic fund that provides grantmaking to low- and middle-income countries. Right now the focus of the fund is on extreme heat in urban areas in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The PM is responsible for ensuring delivery of all aspects of the A&R Fund, including grants management and processing, oversight and management of grants budget, oversight and management of other internal processes related to smooth grantmaking operations, providing management support to the Fund’s Advisory Council (including help with agenda setting, planning convenings, reporting to funders, etc.) development of new thematic focal areas for the fund, and more. The PM will be part of a small, nimble, and committed team of individuals working to advance action on climate adaptation. The team seeks to maintain a strong culture of collaboration, clear communication, transparency, trust, humility, independence, encouragement and learning. The role will also be involved in certain aspects of our Adaptation & Resilience Collaborative for Funders, and working cross-functionally within ClimateWorks. This position reports to the Senior Director of Adaptation and Resilience.

Requirements

Excellent project and program management skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting internal and external deadlines.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact effectively with donors, external partners and grantees, management, and colleagues at all levels.
Ability to work successfully and contribute to the team while operating in a virtual or hybrid environment.
Ability to evaluate issues and make decisions under little supervision
Ability to solve complex problems and identify viable pathways / solutions
Ability to anticipate issues, especially related to grantmaking, and make recs for improvement
Strong critical thinking, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with project management tools, excel and Microsoft tools, and salesforce/Fluxx is preferable.
At least 7 years of work experience in a fast-paced environment.
A commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment
Ability to juggle numerous competing demands and priorities, respond quickly to management requests

Nice To Haves

Experience in climate change policy, preferably with a focus on and interest in adaptation preferred.
Lived experience or work experience in the Global South strongly preferred
Experience in climate change policy, preferably with a focus on and interest in adaptation.
Experience in non-profits or foundation, particularly international organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of the A&R Fund, which includes direct grantmaking, any future requests for proposals, Advisory Committee, fund governance, and development of new strategic windows of the fund.
Managing timelines, processes, and tasks for the A&R Fund, including annual reporting to funders, ensuring grants are efficiently processed, dates and timelines for the Advisory Committee convenings, and coordinating with other team members on these activities.
Managing contracts and grants, including grants processing, maintaining regular communications with grantees, developing and tracking contracts and agreements, and ensuring reporting requirements are met.
Working closely and liaising with Marketing and Communications, Grants and Finance, and other teams at ClimateWorks to ensure successful task management and delivery of publications, events and convenings.
Conduct research on topics related to adaptation and resilience, including research on potential grantees and new focal areas for the fund.
Keeping close track of milestones and deliverables under the various workstreams
Supporting the Senior Director for meeting preparations, briefing materials and other activities as needed
Preparing internal and external communications relevant to the work
Preparing reporting outputs, including supporting key processes and maintaining and updating appropriate information, systems and databases
Liaising closely with our internal colleagues and external partners when needed
Leading cross-functional projects with medium to high resource requirements
Developing standards, tools, knowledge requirements for the A&R program

Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).
Healthcare Plans:
Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC
HMO - 100% coverage for employee and dependents
POS - Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)
Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents
Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents
Fertility Benefit
Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.
Disability Benefit (long and short-term)
Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)
PTO
20 days (1st year)
25 days (2nd - 8th year)
30 days (9th year)
Holidays
11 Observed and 2 floating
401k Plan
After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund
After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period