Grants Coordinator

Background The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through a combination of grant making, fellowships, transformational research, technical assistance, coalition building and advocacy the ACF seeks to support interventions at the nexus of climate change, and development that have the greatest potential to deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development. ACF also provides Fiscal Hosting (also called Fiscal Sponsorship) services to support emerging and mission aligned organisations and initiatives. Purpose The African Climate Foundation is seeking a highly organized and proactive Grants Coordinator to support the Head of Grants (HoG) and provide administrative assistance to the broader Grants Team. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient coordination of activities, diary management, and general administrative support to facilitate the smooth running of grants-related work. Reporting to the Head of Grants, the Grants Coordinator provides high-level executive, administrative and coordination support. The Grants Coordinator must be exceptionally organised, proactive, analytically strong, and able to interact confidently with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This is a practical support role requiring sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of agreed tasks. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across