Foundation : Programme Manager (6 Months

vor 1 Woche

Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

Main Purpose:

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Programme Manager (hereafter the PM) monitors assigned partnerships within the portfolio of the Foundation, with a view to overseeing that awarded grants are used for the agreed purposes and the projects are performing within agreed parameters, and supports the Foundation's grantees with non-financial support, as appropriate.

The PM also contributes to the development of a pipeline of possible new partnerships, with a specific reference to identifying potential partners, conducting due diligence, and helping fine-tune specific interventions.

Developing a pipeline of possible partnerships as well as building knowledge and expertise on the Foundation's two thematic areas and on climate action are particularly important as the Trafigura Foundation is entering a new strategic phase, with a view to sharpen its niche and strengthen its impact.

The PM will join a team of six, based in downtown Geneva. This team manages jointly both the Trafigura Foundation, and the Puma Energy Foundation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

_Duties and Responsibilities _

  • Knowledge and expertise: Support the Foundation in building its knowledge and grant portfolio in areas related to climate action, energy transition, and the environment.
  • Monitor developments and analyse issues in relevant fields
  • Engage in dialogue with relevant networks and stakeholders
  • Share knowledge with colleagues and raise attention on relevant issues
  • Identify partners and potential grantees, both globally and in targeted regions, and make recommendations to the Executive Director and Board regarding potential philanthropic investments in these areas.
  • New partnerships: Contribute to the development of a pipeline of new partnerships
  • Help scope new partnerships and contact potential partners, in particular related to climate and environment
  • Collaborate with potential partners in finetuning project concepts and proposals
  • Undertake due diligence checks and elaborate partnership contracts
  • Monitor and support assigned partnerships: Based on information provided by grantees, analyse substantive and financial performance of projects against agreed indicators and contractual terms:
  • Maintain communication with grantees
  • Review periodic narrative and financial reports provided by grantees
  • Validate project reports in the grant management database and release relevant payments
  • Maintain the ED informed on partnership developments
  • In case of significant issues in relation to a partnership (incl. risk exposure, expected results, financials), escalate the matter to the ED, proposing options for action if/as appropriate
  • Undertake project visits and plan partnership evaluations, as needed
  • Provide nonmonetary support to partners on issues such as monitoring & evaluation, peer exchange, fundraising, governance and strategy
  • Contribute to Board meetings, such as prepare and deliver presentations on proposed new partnerships
  • External and internal communication: Share information about partnerships in a proactive manner with the Communication Manager.
  • Internal liaising: Support the ED in engaging with corporate colleagues on potential matters of interest to Trafigura.
  • Occasionally perform other tasks, incl. representing the Foundation at events and meetings in delegation of the ED.

_Education _

  • Master's degree relevant to the mission of the Foundation (e.g. International Development/Relations, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Sociology ) or equivalent diploma.

_Experience _

  • Relevant experience (6 years minimum) in comparable positions, including time in the field in developing countries.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the development and philanthropic sectors and its planning, monitoring and evaluation instruments (i.e. LogFrames, Theory of Change, SMART indicators).
  • Project and grant management experience, incl. budget management, in particular from the nonprofit sector.
  • Experience with strategy development and advising leadership on translating a vision into action and concrete programs.
  • Practical experience in the global South with development and cooperation agencies, international non profits or philanthropies. Particularly, overseeing or implementing initiatives related to climate, energy transition, global supply chains, innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability is highly desirable.

_Competences & Skills _

  • A keen interest in corporate philanthropy and in the interface with the corporate world (e.g. staff engagement, role of the private sector in furthering the SDGs, etc.) previous exposure is an asset.
  • Sensitivity to cultural variations and understanding of their consequences to performance outcomes and timelines.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • High level of numeracy and analytical ability, whilst having the capacity to analyse beyond the surface numbers or words.
  • Has clea

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