ClimateWorks Foundation
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ProgramAssociate,GlobalEnergyTransitionInitiative(LatinAmerica)
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“Program Associate, Global Energy Transition Initiative (Latin America) at ClimateWorks Foundation. Skills: Program management, Stakeholder engagement, Portfolio management. Ensure GETI country strategies are updated and implemented.. Deliver weekly updates on Latin America.”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance climate solutions; Drive transformative climate progress; Catalyze durable, scalable change; Achieve faster, greater impact
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
Frequent travel, Must be based in Brazil, Colombia or Mexico, Preferably Brazil
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in energy, environment, public policy, international development, or a related field., 2-5 years of professional experience in climate, energy, philanthropy, policy, or a related area., Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and consistently meet deadlines., Experience working with or within civil society, government, or philanthropic organizations in Latin America., analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely., Able to work efficiently and effectively (both virtually and in person) with minimal supervision., Experience working in a global matrixed team., Ability to communicate the success stories and impact of the work., Commitment to the mission and values of ClimateWorks Foundation.
Nice to Have
written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and Spanish a plus.
What You'll Do.
Ensure GETI country strategies are updated and implemented.
Deliver weekly updates on Latin America.
Support coordination across Latin America.
Support administrative and operational processes.
Assist in planning and execution of convenings.
Develop internal and external communication materials.
Support GETI in strengthening partnerships.
Identify and deliver proactive support to grantees.
Identify and engage with new actors.
Represent GETI at strategic convenings.
Support Associate Director in managing portfolio.
Maintain regular communication with grantees.
Map key actors and organizations.
Conduct due diligence on prospective grantees.
Support the design of new grants.
Produce briefing notes on developments.
Maintain organized repository of regional intelligence.
Support design and tracking of success stories.
Synthesize insights into internal learning products.
Document lessons learned from program implementation.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination across Latin America by aligning activities among partners and teams.; Fostering collaboration.; Organizing internal coordination meetings.; Working with funders, regional grantmakers, field experts, and frontline leaders.; Working in a global matrixed team.
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Communicate success stories and impact
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple workstreams independently, Consistently meet deadlines, Monitor workplans, milestones, and deliverables, Flagging risks and supporting course correction, Support the design of new grants, Milestone-setting with incoming grantees
Full Job Description
### About the Role The Program Associate for GETI Latin America is a full-time, embedded member of the GETI team, providing sustained and consistent support to the program's work across the three focus countries in the region: Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Unlike project-based work, this role requires ongoing presence, relationship continuity, and day-to-day engagement across grantees, stakeholders, and internal teams. The Program Associate reports directly to the Associate Director of GETI Latin America and plays a key operational and analytical role within the team. ### ### Department Summary The Programs department leads ClimateWorks’ strategies and grantmaking to advance climate solutions around the world. The team works alongside funders, regional grantmakers, field experts, and frontline leaders to design, implement, and steward high-impact grantmaking portfolios across sectors. Focus areas include renewable energy, industrial decarbonization, electric transport, sustainable finance, adaptation and resilience, and more. Grounded in data, local context, and field expertise, program teams identify emerging opportunities, scale solutions, and equip partners with the evidence and capacity needed to drive transformative climate progress. Through strategic grantmaking and trusted relationships, the Programs department supports ClimateWorks’ efforts to catalyze durable, scalable change. ### How you will contribute **Strategic & Operational Work** * Ensure GETI country strategies are regularly updated and effectively implemented by tracking grantee activities, assessing portfolio progress, and supporting smooth execution across programs. * Deliver weekly updates on Latin America to the global GETI team, synthesizing key * Support coordination across Latin America by aligning activities among partners and teams, fostering collaboration, and organizing internal coordination meetings. * Support administrative and operational processes in Salesforce and related systems to
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