About the Role
The
Programme Coordinator will lead key climate justice
initiatives across Eastern and Southern Africa and connect them to global and
regional climate policy processes, such as the UNFCCC. You will support
partners’ advocacy efforts, strengthen youth and interfaith mobilisation, and
manage complex partner agreements with high standards of donor compliance.
We
are looking for someone who can coordinate diverse stakeholders, work
independently, and inspire partners to unite around a common advocacy agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate regional climate justice advocacy and
mobilization, particularly towards CoP 32 in Ethiopia, December 2027
- Strengthen the capacity of youth and interfaith partners in
advocacy, campaigning and movement building.
- Facilitate collaboration across countries and networks, fostering a
strong regional climate justice movement.
- Manage partner agreements, budgets and reporting, ensuring donor and
organisational compliance.
- Contribute to NCA’s regional analysis, policy engagement and
advocacy strategy development.
Qualifications
- Experience in climate justice advocacy within Africa, particularly
Eastern or Southern Africa.
- Strong understanding of African climate policy contexts and global
climate governance, including familiarity of the UNFCCC process.
- Experience in movement building, youth engagement and/or interfaith
collaboration.
- Strong coordination and partnership management skills.
- Ability to manage complex donor-funded programmes.
- Excellent interpersonal, creative and intercultural communication
skills.
- Familiarity with the ecumenical or interfaith movement is a strong
advantage.
Personal Attributes
- A motivated self-starter able to work independently.
- Creative, strategic and inspiring in supporting collective action.
- Strong diplomatic and relationship-building abilities.
- Passionate about justice, equity and rights-based approaches.
How to Apply
