Head of South Africa Programme, Pooled Fund on International Energy

About the role: We are looking for a dynamic and innovative collaborator to join the PIE Africa programme as Head of South Africa. This role will be part of the PIE Africa team, working closely with the team, peer partners and networks across various fronts to advance a just energy transition in South Africa. PIE has more than a decade of experience working with partners in South Africa. The postholder for this role will care passionately about climate action and clean energy and strengthening the capacities of clean power allies, including civil society organisations, to shape the way forward. You will have a strong knowledge of and deep interest in the energy sector and the policy environment of climate. You will value the grassroots, public campaigning, technical analysis, working with government, diplomacy and all sectors of the economy in equal measure. You will be a brilliant leader, partner empowerer, strategist and networker and have the instincts to be a responsible grant-maker and partner to our network. Key responsibilities: • Strategy implementation and project management : lead the strategy implementation for South Africa, to align with PIE Africa Programme’s goals, priorities, and budget; codevelop and implement strategies with our network of grantees and partners; proactively review developments that may impact the operating context or PIE Africa Programme, and continuously adapt and revise strategies and tactics. • Grant-making: manage the grant-making for South Africa; identify relevant grantees in coordination/collaboration with PIE team colleagues; lead or support the liaison with grantees; monitor and evaluate progress and impact of grants; help to strengthen grantee capacities (where necessary); develop and incubate new partnerships, initiatives and organizations in South Africa (where necessary); take the analytical products developed by grantees and help draw links between them and encourage collaboration; ensure the entire grant-making cycle complies with PIE’s internal procedures and standards. • Forward-looking research activities: compile, research and analyse topic areas which are necessary to deliver PIE Africa’s goals; scope the landscape and identify opportunities on emerging topics. • Coordination and communication : liaise and explore joint opportunities with existing and potential grantees, partners and networks, and other relevant or connected programmes inside PIE; ensure proper and timely dissemination of information, and consistency and complementarity of different projects. • Network development : build regional partnerships across the policymaking, business, finance, media, academic and civil society communities active on the energy transition objectives. • Funder relations : support PIE team members in generating material necessary for fundraising; build and maintain strong relationships with funders; act as a liaison to report regular progress to funders. #J-18808-Ljbffr