Overview

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking an Adaptation and Resilience Program Manager to support the growth of global adaptation as a key philanthropic focus. This role involves programmatic oversight for the Adaptation & Resilience Fund, which provides grants to low- and middle-income countries, with a current focus on extreme heat in urban areas across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Adaptation & Resilience Fund, including grantmaking, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Advisory Committee governance, and strategic window development.
Manage fund timelines, reporting cycles, and deliverables, and coordinate annual reporting to funders.
Process and manage grants efficiently, develop, track, and manage contracts, maintain communication with grantees, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
Support agenda setting and convenings for the Advisory Council and liaise with funders, external partners, and internal teams.
Work closely with Marketing & Communications, Grants & Finance, and other internal teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring smooth delivery of publications, events, and convenings.
Conduct research on adaptation and resilience topics, identify potential grantees and new funding focal areas, track milestones, and develop standards, tools, and knowledge resources for the A&R program.
Prepare internal and external communications, develop reporting outputs, maintain relevant systems and databases, and support senior leadership with meeting preparation and briefing materials.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated excellence in project and program management.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to engage effectively with donors, grantees, partners, and senior leadership.
Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
Experience with project management tools, Microsoft Office, Excel; Salesforce or Fluxx preferred.
Ability to operate independently in virtual or hybrid environments.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive decision-making ability.
Preferred: Experience in climate change policy, particularly adaptation; lived or professional experience in the Global South; experience within nonprofit organizations or philanthropic foundations.

Benefits

Competitive salary with geographic differential.
Healthcare options through Kaiser & UHC (HMO and POS at 100% coverage for employee and dependents).
100% coverage for dental and vision.
Fertility benefits through Carrot Fertility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance (3x base salary up to $750,000).
Generous PTO: 20 days (Year 1), 25 days (Years 2–8), 30 days (Year 9+).
11 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays.
401(k) Plan: Automatic 9% employer contribution after 6 months; 100% employer match up to 6%.