Programme Officer – Transport (Africa)

Background The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through a combination of grant making, fellowships, transformational research, technical assistance, coalition building and advocacy 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. ACF also provides Fiscal Hosting (also called Fiscal Sponsorship) services to support emerging and mission aligned organisations and initiatives. About the Transport Programme The ACF Transport Programme supports an African-led transition to clean, safe, affordable and accessible transport. It works on the policy, finance and public support needed to move people and goods more sustainably, and treats electric mobility as one part of a wider shift that also covers public and popular transport such as buses and minibus taxis. Working with governments, financial institutions, civil society, research partners and the private sector, the programme combines grant-making, technical assistance, research, convening and advocacy. It also collaborates with partners and global initiatives, so that African priorities shape how transport systems are planned and financed. Purpose Reporting to the Transport Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will work closely with the Senior Programme Officer and Programme Manager to deliver the Africa Transport strategy. This role is suited to a dynamic, early-career professional with strong research, coordination, and communication skills, and a passion for mobility and sustainable transport. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Strategy and Implementation Support the Senior Programme Officer and Programme Manager in the day-to-day implementation of the Transport Strategy. Assist in coordinating country workplans, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives. Monitor political and advocacy landscapes in priority countries, providing updates on developments that may impact the Campaign’s goals. Grant-Making Processing grantee administration and assisting with contracting queries. Managing grantee processes, and scheduling calls and drafting reports for the team’s review. Undertake stakeholder mapping to identify needs and inform the ACF’s grantmaking strategy as required. Work closely with the ACF’s grant making team to develop and manage the grant making portfolio, including reviewing grant requests, drafting board recommendations, providing support on contracting and MEL, monitoring grantees progress, ensuring delivery against grant agreements and supporting grantees. Team Administration and Ad Hoc Support Help coordinate meetings, events, and stakeholder workshops. Take meeting notes, track action items, and support follow-up. Assist in drafting social media posts, newsletters, and communications materials related to EV work. Provide scheduling and coordination support to the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Officer. Contribute to a collaborative, well-organised team culture and support cross-functional collaboration as needed. Fundraising and reporting Support the team with fundraising initiatives, including writing funding proposals, and engaging donors. Under the guidance of the Programme Manager ensure timely reporting on ACF progress to donors as required. Thought Leadership Contribute to ACF’s research outputs, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and online content, ensuring high visibility of the Transport initiatives. Collaborate with the Communications Team and the Programme Manager to organize events, such as convenings, webinars, and workshops. Conduct basic desk research and assist in compiling literature, policy documents, and EV-related news. Contribute to the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, talking points, and knowledge products. Mainta…