New Economy Campaigns Hub – Remote

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The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through its grant making and thought leadership, the ACF seeks to support interventions at the nexus of climate change and development that have the greatest potential to deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development.

The New Economy Hub (NEH) is a strategic initiative of the African Climate Foundation. The NEH partners with people campaigning to decarbonise South Africa and building an inclusive low-carbon economy that delivers social security, and economic justice. The NEH offers flexible and movement-generous support to initiatives that are building movement power and advancing concrete development pathways for a clean and equitable energy future that underpins a new economy and just society in South Africa.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Programme Officer-Networks and Advocacy, who will contribute to shaping the Hub’s advocacy strategy, including coordination of and participation in the advocacy networks and partnerships that support its implementation. Our Programme Officer will be the primary touchpoint between the Hub and the community of stakeholders with whom we work to conduct research, create campaigns, and communicate key messages that inform policy debates and influence the policy outcomes aligned with our mission to co-create an inclusive low-carbon economy in South Africa.

• Outstanding communications, presentation, and report-writing skills
• Adaptable, resourceful, self-motivated and able to prioritize with ease in a fast-moving environment
• Expert language proficiency in written and spoken English
• Fluency in English and at least one other official South African language
• Willingness to travel

Above all, you understand how climate positive action can be leveraged to foster inclusive and sustainable development for South Africa, and are clear about how your unique skills and disposition can add value to this agenda. You have a track record of network building and implementing high-impact advocacy and social change campaigns in South Africa. You understand that achieving a “just transition” is about people more than policy and have applied knowledge of how to deepen social participation in a complex and unpredictable governance ecosystem.

You are curious about the subjects you are handling and prepared to explore them deeply and widely to understand and communicate the topics you are handling effectively to different audience segments. You have an enviable contact book, and can access and influence diverse stakeholder communities ranging from high-level power-brokers and decision-makers all the way to movement organisations and community action groups. You track and are attuned to both international and national policy debates and developments and how these line up to influence development policy and practice in South Africa. You care deeply about democracy and social participation in shaping socio-economic policy outcomes, and have a career portfolio that positions you as a credible and reputable leader in realising these ideals.

 Position available immediately

South Africa. Remote working will be considered within South Africa, with a preference for candidates based in Johannesburg.

12 months (renewable based on mutual agreement)

7 May 2025

Should you not hear back from us by 30 June 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

For further information about the ACF, visit www.africanclimatefoundation.org

The ACF strives to be an equitable organisation with a team which reflects the diversity of Africa.

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