Programme Manager, International Team (1year Maternity Cover)

About the Pooled fund on International Energy (PIE)  

The Pooled Fund on International Energy (PIE) is an international grant making and strategy platform with a mission to secure a safe climate, clean air and prosperity through encouraging a just transition in the power and steel sectors.

We work with charitable foundations and regional climate foundations to support a diverse set of research institutions, think tanks and civil society organizations working with governments, business and other parts of society all over the world. We aim to back local organisations and international partners to overcome the barriers to clean energy and steel.

PIE was formed in 2013 and is hosted at the European Climate Foundation (ECF). PIE is comprised of a small and dedicated international team of exceptional people based around the world. We seek to operate in accordance with a core set of values: Empowering and Caring Team, Bold Action with Urgency, Collaboration for Real World Impact, Resilient Partner with Climate Ecosystem, and Evidence-Based Decision-Making. More information about PIE at:

Context of the role  

PIE works with partners around the world to foster the acceleration of clean forms of electricity and industry to displace polluting coal. The postholder for this role will care passionately about power and industry sector decarbonisation as key levers for delivering climate change mitigation. They will have a clear lens of how high-quality data, analysis, and modelling can be leveraged to enable decision-making and momentum towards clean energy transition outcomes.

Key responsibilities 

The Programme Manager will work under the PIE International Team and will be supervised by one of the team directors. This new hire is expected to lead on energy system analysis for PIE's analytical strategy documents and reports, as well as implement and refine the grantmaking strategy for a key portfolio of projects funded by PIE. Key responsibilities include: 

Energy system analysis and research

• Conduct research and quantitative/qualitative analysis on major power and industry sector trends, covering policy, finance, and technology deployment across priority countries.
• Scope landscapes, highlight cutting-edge trends, and identify strategic opportunities to accelerate power and industry transition pathways.
• Deliver briefings for internal and external use in support of strategy design and lead on analysis for annual energy report.
• Supervise the work of 2-4 analysts/consultants.
• Manage data elements of PIE's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.

Strategic development and fundraising

• Deliver and refine the grantmaking strategy for a grant portfolio of data and modelling projects, ensuring alignment with PIE strategies, programme goals, priorities, and budgets.
• Co-develop and implement strategies with grantees and partners across priority countries and regions.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and impact of initiatives and grants, evaluating risks and opportunities.
• Contribute analysis and research as well as proposal-writing and budget drafting for fundraising and donor reporting.

Grantmaking and project management

• Identify and scope relevant grantees independently and/or in coordination with other PIE programme officers and peer regranting organisations.
• Lead liaison with grantees, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.
• Process portfolio grants through the full grantmaking cycle, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and standards.
• Design and organise convenings, workshops, and strategy discussions with partners as needed.

Experience and competencies

• University degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with a solid track record on quantitative analysis and research on energy sector trends, including on policies, technologies, and investment.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in developing and implementing fundraising, grantmaking, or proposal writing.
• A good knowledge and strategic comprehension on the power sector as well as energy demand sectors, and how energy transition scenarios look for each sector.
• Must be able to collaborate with others in a regional and global context taking a network approach.
• A demonstrable ability to deliver work plans in a professional and diligent way, including the ability to coordinate and communicate with partners from different cultural backgrounds, time zones and working context.
• A demonstrable ability to self-manage, self-organise, establishing own workspace and schedule. Highly efficient as an individual and in a team is essential. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to crystallise complex issues into effective and readable strategy documents. 
• Must be able to work in European time zones.

What we offer  

• A unique opportunity to work with a highly dynamic, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous approach to work.
• An extended network of close partners with technical understanding of the issues, strong international and local change-making experience, and a deep knowledge of philanthropic grant-making and strategy development.
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and country benchmarks.
• A highly flexible self-managed approach in terms of daily arrangements.
• A 12-month contract, as a maternity cover.

Location  

Based in a location with at least 4 hours of overlap with European time zones. The candidate will need to hold a valid work visa and be eligible to work from the preferred location.

Start date

Mid-January 2027.

How to apply  

The deadline for applications is 6th November 2026 at 17:00 CEST .

Applicants are encouraged to upload their CV and motivation letter as one combined document.

Diversity statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.