Country Associate – South Africa, UK PACT

Project Overview and Role:

UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is a flagship programme under the UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio. The programme is jointly governed and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The UK PACT programme aims to improve the effectiveness of key institutions (public, private and civil society) in partner countries so that they can deliver accelerated emission reductions and raise the ambition of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets.

Specifically, the programme will deliver the following results:
1. An increase in the capacity and capability of partner institutions (national, sub-national and civil society) to deliver enhanced and accelerated climate actions; and
2. An increase in in-country buy-in to urgently facilitate low-carbon development.

To deliver these results, the programme is composed of three lots: (1) a central delivery partner and bilateral country programming; (2) a global challenge fund; and (3) skill-shares and secondments.

For more information, please visit https://www.ukpact.co.uk/

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• A high degree of personal resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances;
• Detail orientated;
• Innovative (intellectual curiosity, solution-based problem solving);
• People skills (communication, follow through, respect for individual, interpersonal relationships);
• University degree in a relevant subject, professional project management or administration experience;
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial data;
• Advanced Microsoft Office user (including but not limited to advanced ability with Excel), and skills in the use and management of MS Teams;
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal);
• Strong organisational skills, careful attention to detail, inter-personal administration and communication skills;
• Experience with FCDO-funded or other large international development programmes;
• Accountable (ensures work quality, organisational skills).

Company Overview:

About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

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