Africa Youth Climate Fund Is Hiring Programs and Community Support Manager | Deadline: August 7, 2026 @Unknown

Africa Youth Climate Fund Job Summary

Job Title: Programs and Community Support Manager
Location: Remote within Africa
Closing Date: August 7, 2026, at 10:00 P.M. GMT
Contract: Full-time, 1 Year (Renewable subject to performance and funding)
Remuneration: USD 2,500–3,000 gross per month, depending on experience, location, and internal policies

Job Summary

The Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF), a flagship initiative of the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), is seeking a Programs and Community Support Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversee its program portfolio.

This full-time, remote position within Africa offers an exciting opportunity to support youth-led climate initiatives, strengthen organizational capacities, and foster innovative solutions for climate resilience and justice across the continent.

The role involves managing grantee relationships, ensuring program quality, facilitating learning and knowledge sharing, and building partnerships to amplify youth-led climate action.

About Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF)

Africa’s youthful population is a vital asset in advancing climate resilience and sustainable development through inclusive, youth-led initiatives.

Despite their critical role, young people receive a small fraction of global climate finance, limiting their capacity to influence policy and scale solutions.

Africa Youth Climate Fund aims to address these disparities by redistributing resources, empowering youth leaders, and fostering a participatory, equitable climate finance ecosystem.

Through a grant-making model focused on entrepreneurship, movement building, and advocacy, AYCF supports transformative climate solutions led by Africa’s youth, positioning them as decision-makers and innovators.

Key Responsibilities

Program Portfolio Management and Delivery

• Lead strategic oversight of AYCF’s program initiatives across thematic areas such as movement building, climate research, innovation, and advocacy.
• Support program design, onboarding, and implementation, ensuring alignment with objectives and compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with grantees, monitor progress, and support adaptive management to optimize impact.

Grantee Support, Capacity Strengthening, and Organizational Development

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the capacity of youth-led organizations through tailored support, coaching, and mentorship.
• Facilitate peer learning, community engagement, and collaboration among grantees and youth networks.
• Promote inclusive participation and support long-term organizational sustainability.

Program Quality Assurance and Adaptive Management

• Establish standards and tools for program quality and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular reviews, assess progress, and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and environmental safeguards are integrated into all initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Knowledge Management

• Lead MEL systems to track performance and impact.
• Document lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.
• Use evidence to inform program adjustments and communicate success stories.

Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Building

• Build relationships with youth networks, technical partners, research institutions, and ecosystem actors.
• Coordinate collaborations to enhance support services, mentorship, and innovation.
• Represent AYCF at relevant events and forums.

Leadership and Team Coordination

• Provide strategic leadership and supervise program staff and partners.
• Promote a culture of excellence, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organizational planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization.

Person Specifications

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, Climate Change, Environmental Management, or related fields (or Bachelor’s with substantial experience).
• Certifications in project management, MEL, or youth development are an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 5-7 years in program management, grant support, organizational development, or community engagement within development, climate, or youth sectors.
• Experience managing multi-country or multi-partner programs and supporting youth-led organizations.
• Proven ability in capacity building, MEL systems, and inclusive community engagement.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of program and portfolio management principles.
• Expertise in capacity strengthening and organizational development.
• Knowledge of MEL frameworks, results-based management, and knowledge sharing.
• Good grasp of climate change issues, youth participation, and inclusive development.

Core Attributes

• Commitment to youth empowerment, climate justice, and locally led development.
• Leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Digital literacy and proficiency with management tools.
• Culturally sensitive, empathetic, and innovative mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Africa Youth Climate Fund values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from young professionals, women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented communities across Africa.

Recruitment is merit-based, aligned with organizational values and mission.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter and an updated CV.

The application must be sent through the application form at https://greenafricayouth.com/join-our-team/ and should not exceed 10 MB.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026, at 10:00 P.M. GMT