The deadline for applications is Monday October 19th  with an anticipated start date for the role by January 11, 2027. Please note that the application process requires candidates to respond to a set of questions in addition to uploading their resume. 
 
We will review applications as received and invite a short list of candidates to schedule a call with a member of our team. To protect the integrity of our candidacy process, we kindly ask that applicants to not call, email, or message any member of the Capital for Sustainability Fund or Assets Under Movement team.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Capital for Sustainability (C4S)

Capital for Sustainability (C4S) is a philanthropic initiative whose mission is to align private capital with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on climate action in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Our goal is to double LMIC private climate finance in five years.  Capital for Sustainability is a fiscally sponsored fund at Assets Under Movement (AUM+).  

About Africa Regional Lead

The Africa Regional Lead is the primary subject matter expert and portfolio owner for C4S's work in Sub-Saharan Africa, with focus on the ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC sub-regions. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Managing Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief of Staff for day-to-day coordination.  

ROLE

Portfolio development  

• Implement and lead private climate finance funding strategies across the African Union, with focus on the ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC sub-regions.  

• Identify, structure, and oversee projects and funding proposals aligned with C4S's strategic priorities.  

• Project manage regional efforts including developing reporting, metrics, goals, and analysis.  

• Leverage and analyze data to continually improve regional strategic efforts.  

Grant and fiscal management  

• Oversee grant cycle in the Africa region. 

• Manage the relationship with fiscal sponsors, including processing grants and contracts.  

• Ensure effective monitoring of grantees and investees for impact and compliance.  

• Support budgeting and forecasting. 

External engagement  

• Build and maintain partnerships with private financial institutions, relevant government agencies, and community-based stakeholders.  

• Serve as a spokesperson for C4S at relevant forums, conferences, and coalitions.  

• Advocate for private climate finance solutions at national and regional levels.  

Field knowledge sharing  

• Support capacity building and knowledge transfer with grantees and partners.  

• Produce thought leadership and communications (presentations, articles, social media posts) around mobilizing private capital for climate solutions in African economies.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of experience in private climate finance, including direct work with banks, credit unions/SACCOs, fintechs, asset managers, insurance companies, and/or venture capital firms.   

• 3+ years leadership experience managing portfolios.   

• Fluency in English and French. Additional African languages a plus. 

• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple mediums to a vast variety of stakeholders.  

• Ability to effectively represent C4S externally in a variety of settings.  

• Excellent writing skills in English.   

• Ability to effectively build and maintain deep partnerships with a variety of stakeholders. 

• Experience with both sides of the grantmaking relationship: structuring and overseeing grants as a funder and managing reporting and compliance obligations as a grantee.  

• Strong understanding of Sub-Saharan Africa’s private climate finance landscape.   

BENEFITS, SALARY, LOCATION, & ELIGIBILITY 

This opportunity is a remote position open to all candidates eligible to work in the following African countries: Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa. Sponsored work visas are not available for this opportunity.

Salary: $70,000-$90,000 USD to be paid in local currency equivalent. 

This position is for a term of one-year.  Position extension is subject to review.  

At Assets Under Movement, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all qualifications listed.