E3G is looking for a Powering Past Coal Alliance, Secretariat Coordinator

The advertised position is with the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Secretariat, hosted by E3G and will be based in one of the E3G offices in London, Brussels or Berlin. The successful candidate will use their programme management and delivery skills to develop and manage the Secretariat’s yearly workplan and drive delivery across multiple grants of major cross-cutting deliverables to accelerate progress on the transition from coal to clean energy.

Background

The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a global coalition of national and subnational governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition away from unabated coal power generation.

The Secretariat of the Powering Past Coal Alliance drives delivery on the strategy agreed by the Co-Chairs and Steering Committee, co-ordinating closely with co-lead and member governments. The Secretariat currently consists of nine roles and is funded through four grants. Your role would be to turn the strategic direction given by the Steering Committee into a concrete workplan and to co-ordinate delivery ensuring that we demonstrate impact and meet the reporting requirements set by our funders. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Secretariat to develop a future funding strategy for the Secretariat including proposal development and you will oversee the Secretariat’s internal processes, which include financial and grant reporting, resource management, and event support, as well as building a creative, inclusive and learning-orientated culture within the Secretariat.

You will report directly to the PPCA Head of Secretariat.  You will be part of a highly dynamic, impact-driven international team of the PPCA Secretariat. You will also have an opportunity to closely collaborate with the Alliance’s co-chairs, the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Secretariat with financial management of the Alliance, including forecasting project spend and overseeing invoices and payments, to ensure grants are delivered to scope, within budget, and to agreed timeframes.

• Support the development of new funding sources including proposal development, and strengthen relationships with existing funders.

• Monitor PPCA Team process against yearly objectives and KPI’s and highlight areas to focus on or risks to address.

• Develop, communicate and implement guidelines for Secretariat operations and processes.

• Lead on preparing reports for PPCA funders.

• Lead preparation for key cross-cutting events and other programme outputs.

• Support ad hoc operational and delivery activities including setting up meetings, taking minutes, etc.

Person Description 

We are looking for a talented programme manager with demonstrated experience working internationally and engaging government stakeholders. You will need to be able to manage competing priorities, think strategically about longer term relationships and objectives while also being able to deliver at pace. 

Experience and Skills

Essential Experience:

• Several years’ relevant professional experience and track record in a relevant setting e.g. in a government or international institution, civil society, think tank or research institute.

• Proven capability in managing international grants and projects, including government grants.

• Experience of building relationships and networks, and working with partner organisations, coalitions, and networks including senior stakeholders.

• A high level of initiative and be positive, organised, resilient and able to deliver high quality work on time.

• Experience of project planning, and financial management.

• Strong teamwork, accountability, and communication abilities.

• Very strong written communication skills and impeccable English.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working on energy transition and climate issues.

• Prince 2 or other project management training or qualification.  

• Experience in international environments, particularly working across different time zones.

• Additional language skills welcome, particularly German.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.

• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

• Pension contribution plan depending on location.

• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is ₤50,000 - £55,000, Brussels €54,000 - €59,000 and Berlin €55,000 - €60,000 dependent on experience.

• Yearly process for remuneration review.

• Travel and hospitalisation insurance.

• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organisation with access to varied learning and training opportunities.

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

How to apply  

Please submit your application in English:

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start

The deadline for applications is 17 May 2024.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.  

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalised and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.