Manager, Europe Portfolio

Position description

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Manager, Europe Portfolio to join their team in Brussels or London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.  

As a Manager for the Europe Portfolio with Clean Air Fund you would contribute to the delivery of Clean Air Fund’s mission, through supporting strategy design, impact assessment, and the development and management of a portfolio of grants with a wide variety of actors including civil society, research and industry. You will primarily support projects in the European Union (circa 80% time), from stakeholder engagement to scoping of the project, evaluation, impact assessment and management. There will also be an expectation that some time (circa 20% time) be dedicated to supporting UK portfolio projects. The Manager, Europe Portfolio will also input and support on strategy development where appropriate, notably within the UK portfolio, as well as contributing to technical elements of other strategies.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable alignment with CAF’s mission, values, and goals;
• Experience in project, programme, or grant management;
• Experience in financial management, including the ability to interrogate grant budgets;
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate to the ability to build effective networks;
• Strong understanding of how the EU institutions function and experience in EU affairs, notably in health, environment or social policy domains;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and to be outcome-focused, with experience in working in teams that design and execute strategies on complex issues;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Fluency in English – equivalent to C2 level.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

• Closing date – 26th November 2024;
• Salary – depending on location:
  • In Brussels EUR 67,702 – 86,200;
  • In London UK £54,430 – £69,912.
• Type of employment – Permanent;
• We are planning to hold first round interviews 5th and 6th December and second round in interviews the following week.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

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