Program Associate - Global Climate Finance Tracking

About our organization 

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. Our vision is to build a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global economy. CPI has six offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa. 

The Global Climate Finance Tracking & Integrity program (or Tracking and Integrity) drives informed climate finance action by creating a robust evidence base at global, regional, national, and sectoral levels. As part of our Tracking efforts, CPI produces the biennial Global Landscape of Climate Finance, the most comprehensive dataset and analysis of global climate financing available, which is used extensively in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports. Additionally, CPI has created the Net Zero Finance Tracker, a tool that captures, standardizes, and assesses action across multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive picture of how finance institutions are progressing on Paris Agreement goals and delivering net zero impact on the grounds.   

Our unique analysis covers both public and private finance data, providing access to that data through concise reporting and interactive data visualization. Our research provides a baseline against which to measure progress towards levels of investment and net zero targets consistent with climate goals. In doing so, we partner with public and private institutions, data providers, research organizations and international organizations to identify high impact policy action, effective and efficient climate finance instruments and to elevate best in class research outputs. We also engage in dialogues with key decision makers on data and evidence-based policy discussions and capital allocation strategies.   

Position Summary 

CPI is recruiting for a Program Associate
position offering an exciting opportunity to support CPI’s work in Tracking and Integrity program. 

Reporting to the Senior Program Associate, the Program Associate will support management structure of the Tracking and Integrity program. You will gain exposure to a wide array of stakeholders in international climate finance space whilst drawing on the CPI world class technical team focused on driving evidence-based discussions on climate finance and net zero integrity of finance. 

You will be responsible for
project management and coordination of the Tracking and Integrity program. You will hold a number of responsibilities in supporting the day-to-day running of the programme function of the Tracking and Integrity workstreams, including budgeting and workplan monitoring, and in your role, alongside the Senior Programme Associate, ensure Tracking and Integrity is resourced to deliver outputs on time and within budget. You will possess a calm, diplomatic approach, an appetite for problem-solving, demonstrating resilience under pressure and a positive outlook to work effectively in a challenging context with a diverse set of stakeholders. You should also be ready for varying set of tasks as the programme evolves and new requirements
may arise.  

CPI offers an inspiring environment that rewards independent thinking, collaboration, and pragmatic problem solving. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Includes the following and other duties as assigned: 

• Support and develop monthly monitoring process of financial spending as well as key performance metrics across the Tracking & Integrity projects in coordination with the Senior Programme Associate and project managers.  

• Monitor resourcing requirements, budget management and financial reporting across the Tracking and Integrity program using the CPI project management tool and provide day-to-day support on resourcing requirements to project leads  

• Supports project managers with tools and templates in grant application processes, developing budgets and supporting contracting utilising CPI tools and processes
   

• Support the project managers and Senior Programme Associate in timely and accurate donor reporting (financial and narrative) 

• Support the operations team in the management of budgets and expenditure in the internal accounting system and ensure timely processing and payment of consultant invoices 

• Monitor MEL activities at program level, with a particular focus on results and impacts as well as on lessons learnt and support the overall strategic direction of Tracking & Integrity workstream’s key projects in close consultation with Senior Programme Associate and project managers 

• In coordination with the Senior Programme Associate develop and maintain key project processes of Tracking & Integrity to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the program. Ensure these approaches are aligned with broader CPI policies and processes.  

• Support Tracking & Integrity recruitment and lead on the development of tools/methods to support recruitment processes.  

• Input to the systemisation of processes across Tracking and Integrity and wider CPI operations 

• Engage closely with the key partners and funders of Tracking & Integrity including development finance institutions, philanthropic and bilateral donor organisations.  

• Work with Senior Programme Associate providing ad hoc support and inputs and making sure the targets are on track and on budget and aligned with the strategy and grant contract.  

• Participate in and contribute to other meetings acting on behalf of CPI, including external events.  
   

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies 

Qualifications 

• Ideally, a BA or BS is required in the fields of international and/or domestic policy, development studies, economics, business, finance, or another relevant field. Candidates without such a qualification will only be considered if significant relevant work experience can be demonstrated. 

• Substantial and progressive professional experience managing high-profile projects for government, business, and/or NGOs; with evidence of increasing budget and resource management.  

• Project management training or certification would be an advantage alongside strong excel skills.  

• Experience using programme management tools 

Competencies   

• Ability to confidently work autonomously and coordinate the work of others effectively.  

• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people based in various geographies.  

• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.  

• Fluency in English required (written, verbal). 
   

• Deep commitment to the mission and values of CPI.
   

Title & Compensation 

This position is a fixed term- full-time 18 months- contract position based in our London Office. 

CPI has adopted a flexible working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with regular days in the London office (particularly helpful for interacting with the wider CPI team, specific team meetings and collaboration). 

CPI offers an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary range between £38,000-£50,000 per annum, depending upon
experience, private health insurance and a 

To apply 

Click here to submit an application which must include your CV and a cover letter outlining why you want to work with CPI
and the Tracking & Integrity program, and how your skills and experience match the above criteria.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Please understand that as a streamlined team, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us. 

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. 

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We work hard to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.  We actively encourage applications from a broad range of back grounds and experiences and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout our recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.