Chemonics UK is inviting applications from climate finance professionals interested in working with us to deliver the flagship Corporate Climate Governance (CCG) Facility programme. and have the background and leadership experience to lead this imapctful programme

The position will be based in London, UK and across Europe, Asia, and Africa

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The programme is focused on improving capacity to recognise climate and broader sustainability-related impacts, risks and opportunities that are relevant for business operations, substantially in line with internationally recognised frameworks and standards, as well as applicable regulation.

We are looking for individuals with significant experience in climate transition planning and have a passion for the adoption of sustainability related practices and disclosures.

***Please be advised that this position is for an anticipated proposal and the role is contingent upon award of a contract to Chemonics UK

Role Summary:

The Team Lead will be responsible for the successful performance of the programme including :

Providing strategic leadership to staff and partners, ensuring the programme efficiently and effectively achieves its objectives .

Being the primary representative for Chemonics for the programme and is responsible for establishing productive relationships with European Bank for Reconstruction and forging alliances with partners.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Provides leadership, technical direction, and oversight for all programme activities and ensures that targets and results are achieved
• Ensures delivery of capacity building assistance that is timely, high quality, and technically sound, in a manner which leverages and strengthens local capacity
• Maintains Chemonics’ duty of care to employees and partners, promoting a safe and secure work environment
• Oversees budget, monitoring and forecasting expenditures in accordance with the requirements of Chemonics UK and requests of the client

Client and Stakeholder Relations and Communications

• Serves as the programme’s primary point of contact with the client and the wider market
• Collaborates and coordinates with other donors, implementing partners, and international and local organizations and programmes
• Oversees implementation of the programme’s strategic communication strategy, including communications objectives, audiences, messages, tools, and outcomes
• Elevates CCG Facility’s visibility as a thought leader by presenting findings in formal and informal fora as requested by the client or at industry events.

Work Planning and Adaptive Management

• Gains consensus among clients, staff, and partners on project vision and strategy, including theory of change, to guide implementation
• Leads strategic planning workshops and embraces locally-led and inclusive development, and capacity design and delivery that is appropriate to the context

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Sets priorities and vision for project learning agenda consistent with client’s learning agenda
• Oversees robust implementation of activity monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan (AMELP) to achieve sustainable results most economically, efficiently, effectively, and equitably
• Works to ensure best-practice methods for monitoring, evaluation, and learning through engagement with global Chemonics and other experts

Qualifications:

The qualification for the Team Lead will include the following:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, finance, international development, or related field required;
• Minimum fifteen years’ experience in private sector development and management of development/climate finance programmes including experience writing and producing reports, and/or other technical knowledge management products/strategies across donor-funded projects;
• Experienced in working with financial institutions, government clients, regulators/central banks, and other financial sector stakeholders on a wide range of climate change and sustainability topics including transition planning
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities required. Prior experience writing published articles and material is necessary;
• Experienced in the design and delivery of capacity
• Building programmes focused on climate transition and sustainability related initiatives required
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and experience in managing teams;
• Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to lead multi-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, versatility, and integrity;
• Fluency in English required.

Duration of Assignment: part time flexibility - the program is expected to run from 2026 to 2027 (subject to confirmation)

Location of Assignment: London/Remote

Reporting: The Team Lead will report to CCG Facility’s PMU Director or their designee for the duration of this assignment.

Next steps : Please submit your CV via the easy apply toggle - your CV will reviewed by Chemonics UK Recruitment team, due to the level of applications we cannot provide detailed feedback to candidates , if your CV meets the required requirements then you should expect to hear from Chemonics within the next 30 days.

Further Information

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