Program Associate

Climate Policy Initiative

. Support CPI’s work across South Africa-based programs and the Global Transformation Facility for Paris Alignment of Financial Intermediaries (GTPariF) program in the US .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaMid-Level💰 ZAR 650,000 - ZAR 750,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant lifecycle management, financial forecasting, and project management within international development and sustainability sectors. Proficient in budget management and compliance, with strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

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Grant Lifecycle ManagementFinancial ForecastingProject ManagementBudget ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationContract ManagementBudget TrackingPerformance MetricsResource ManagementProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementFinancial ReportingMS ExcelGrant Management Software

Soft Skills

Exceptional Project Management SkillsStrong Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentSustainabilityClimate ChangeNGO ProgramsGovernment Grants

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support CPI’s work across South Africa-based programs and the Global Transformation Facility for Paris Alignment of Financial Intermediaries (GTPariF) program in the US
Support the full grant lifecycle from project proposals to award closeouts
Lead tracking of financial spending, budget health, and key performance metrics across project components
Coordinate with CPI program teams and Finance staff
Lead discussions with program teams on staff and consultant resourcing requirements
Support project teams with contract management, compliance, and risk identification and management
Lead financial forecasting to identify funding gaps and business development needs and opportunities
Prepare narrative reports through internal project management tools and for clients
Work with the CPI Finance team to develop financial reports
Coordinate business development processes, manage timelines, gather input, and navigate proposal development
Support engagement with funder finance and operations teams regarding budget or contract changes
Provide ad hoc support to program managers with tools, templates, and written inputs for business development and grant applications, including proposals, budgeting, and contracting

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or BS degree required
Professional experience in grants or contract administration or project management in international development, sustainability, climate change, or another relevant field
Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience administering high-profile programs/grants for government, business, and/or NGOs
Evidence of increasing budget and resource management responsibilities
Exceptional project management skills
Proficiency with MS Excel and grant management software
Fluency in spoken and written English
PMP certification or related qualification will be hugely beneficial
Eligible to work in South Africa; no visa sponsorship is available
Resume and cover letter must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package
Hybrid working approach, with teams spending 3 days per week in the office