Country Lead - South Africa | Job Detail | Clean Air Fund Careers Clean Air Fund Website Candidate Portal Country Lead - South Africa Country Lead- South Africa The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Country Lead to join their team in South Africa. 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. The Country Lead for South Africa will be responsible for providing overall strategic and programmatic leadership, including financial and managerial oversight and business development, to ensure start up and subsequently expansion of CAF’s operations in South Africa. The postholder will lead on the design and execution of CAF’s strategy in South Africa, as well as the assessment and reporting on programmatic impact. The Country Lead will also be accountable for identifying and designing a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of grants across all thematic areas, supported by Analysts working in a matrix systemTo be successful in this role you will have; ● A successful track record of organisational leadership working on air quality or other environmental policies in civil society, academia, or within government institutions in South Africa. ● Experience of strategy-to-implementation of a major programme or initiative. Comfortable with making rapid decisions in response to new opportunities or changing circumstances without losing sight of the strategic goal. ● Understands social change in theory and practice and is able to articulate a theory of change and the assumptions behind it. ● Gravitas. Experience of engaging successfully and influencing political leaders, policy makers, regulators, elected officials, funders, and others. Confidence and presence as a public speaker. ● Prior management of people and budgets. Experience reviewing and proofing contracts and seeking legal advice where needed. ● Experience of working in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately alongside an ability to work collaboratively with partners located in multiple offices and time zones. ● Understanding best practice in NGOs leadership in the South African NGO sector.For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job descriptionClosing date – 6th July 2203Salary – Salary is commensurate with experienceType of employment: Permanent Clean Air Fund are partnering with NGO Recruit for this recruitment. To apply, please visit their website https://ngorecruit.com/our-vacancies/clean-air-fund-country-lead-republic-of-south-africa/ 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. Apply Now DetailsTypePermanentLocationJohannesburg or Pretoria (South Africa)Salary DescriptionSalary is commensurate with experienceJob FunctionProgrammesDownloadable FilesJob Description Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr