Program Manager, Climate and Environment

Job title: Program Manager, Climate and Environment

Company: Innovations for Poverty Action


Job description: Job SummaryInnovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a global research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. The Climate and Environment Program (CEP) is IPA’s newly launched sector program. CEP aims to bring together policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to advance a strategic research and policy agenda focused on solutions that simultaneously improve poor communities’ welfare while adapting to climate change, reducing emissions, and protecting our environment.The Program Manager will work directly with the Program Director and play a leading role in developing and implementing CEP, including supporting overall program management, project and network development, communications, among other functions. The role also involves working collaboratively with researchers, country offices, and other teams across IPA.ResponsibilitiesProject development, knowledge management, and internal coordination

• Support the Program Director in identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders in CEP’s networks, including donors, researchers, and partners.
• Respond to information requests relevant to project development and donor reporting activities.
• Take the lead in developing concept notes and proposals for CEP-sponsored and strategic research and policy projects.
• Support the Program Director in project development and fundraising activities, including coordinating meetings with external partners, fleshing out research agendas, strategy development, gathering input, and writing.
• Review and systematize up-to-date literature in the climate and environment sector to ensure strategic project development.
• Provide technical assistance on climate/environmental evidence to IPA country offices, policy staff, and external stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain up-to-date project, partner, donor, and researcher records for CEP on relevant platforms, including tracking funding opportunities.

Program Management, Financial tracking, and donor reporting

• Support the Program Director in developing CEP’s vision, scope, and research agenda
• Support the Program Director in developing and executing CEP’s work plan.
• Track the different efforts of country offices in the sector to ensure the program can provide timely support.
• With the oversight of the Program Director, review financial transactions and project budgets that come from CEP funds.
• Where available, manage the selection of projects to receive CEP funds and track their commitments.
• Ensure compliance with deliverables and commitments to donors and lead their development when needed.
• Contribute to building systems that improve CEP’s efficiency and internal management.

External Communications and Engagement

• Support the Program Director in creating evidence syntheses, policy briefs, blogs, and other external communications, including drafting, incorporating feedback, and coordinating with IPA Communications.
• Identify opportunities to elevate CEP’s profile through presentations, concept notes, and events; represent CEP at internal and external engagements.
• Manage CEP’s online presence and organize global policy/academic events in collaboration with IPA Communications team and under the Program Director’s oversight.

QualificationsRequired

• Master’s degree in relevant field from the social, natural, physical or data sciences
• At least five years of relevant work experience in climate and/or environmental policy or international development
• Strong knowledge of climate and/or environmental issues, preferably with a focus on low- and middle-income country settings.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and familiarity with impact evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent communication, client management, and presentation skills

Preferred

• Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience writing grant proposals and report and administering grants is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events.
• Experience with IPA and/or partner organizations is a plus

Reports toProgram Director, Climate & EnvironmentApplication LinkDeadline to ApplyMarch 31, 2025LocationUS or Country OfficeCompensationIPA’s compensation structure is designed based on the labor market for the specific geographic location where the employee is located. We are offering the following salary ranges for this position:For US-based employees, the starting annual gross salary is $80,000 with a maximum of $100,000The salary for locations outside of the US will vary depending on IPA’s salary scale ranges for that specific location.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.About IPAInnovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.Safeguarding at IPAAt Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.

Expected salary: $80000 – 100000 per year

Location: USA

Job date: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:41:30 GMT

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