• Strategic grant-making: supporting the set-up of priorities and budgets; co-developing and implementing strategic grant programmes with our network of grantees and partners; developing the scope of work for different ECF projects; soliciting and validating proposals from potential partners; drafting recommendations for the consideration of the ECF board and our donors
• Grant programme management: monitoring and evaluating progress and impact of initiatives and grants; facilitating coordination amongst grantees; identifying areas for improvement; acting as a liaison to report regular progress to donors; managing reporting requirements.
• Research activities & prospecting: supporting the EU Institutions director in scoping the landscape around climate action project opportunities, as well as identifying potential new projects and grantees. Following and analysing important strategic developments, and providing relevant inputs and updates to the team, the wider ECF and partners.
• Internal coordination and communication: liaising with ECF’s sector and country programmes, as well as the organization’s operations and communications teams to ensure proper and timely dissemination of information, and consistency and complementarity of different projects and work streams.
• Networking: contributing to growing the ECF stakeholder network in Italy across the policy-making, civil society, business communities and movements; convening meetings.
Requirements
Experience and competencies
• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF;
• 8-10 years of experience in either a public authority, a legal or civil society organization, or a company working in the climate and energy field;
• An in-depth knowledge of Italian policy-making processes; deep understanding of climate change & energy policies as well as the political challenges to making progress with deeper emission reductions;
• Excellent collaboration, diplomacy and influencing skills; ability to facilitate effective alignment and action by a diverse group of colleagues and partners;
• Strong project management skills, including monitoring, evaluation and impact analysis;
• Structured, driven and able to manage many processes simultaneously;
• Strong networking skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of partners;
• Proven track record of working in an environment that demands professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
• Strategic agile leader, with the ability to operate in a network organization and to follow through on smart and adaptive implementation plans;
• Enthusiastic personality, with a positive, can-do attitude and flexible, learning mindset;
• English and Italian language knowledge essential, both with very strong verbal, written and presentational skills.
Other information
What we offer
• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
• A full-time consultancy contract for an initial period of one year
Location: Italy
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter, both in English!
All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.
Apply at: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/programme_manager_italy_15147/en/