Program Officer-Low Carbon Cities

Posted 28 April 2025
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationBeijing
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure

Job description

  • Support program strategy development, budget planning, and logic model updates to align with organizational vision and field trends.

  • Cultivate new funders, engage existing ones, and prepare proposals, reports, and funder updates.

  • Manage grants and projects, including budget oversight, partner selection, and progress monitoring to ensure deliverables and compliance.

  • Conduct grant evaluations, adjust strategies for effectiveness, and ensure adherence to policies and regulations.

  • Identify collaboration opportunities, work with teams to deliver impact, and share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.

  • Build and maintain relationships with partners (grantees, policymakers, funders, etc.) to foster collaboration and thought leadership.

  • Provide team leadership, coaching, and performance management (if applicable), and foster a learning-oriented environment.

  • Prepare reports, updates, and work plans for leadership and regulators, staying updated on field developments.

Job Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in building science, architecture, urban planning, or related fields; knowledge of energy, environment, and climate is a plus.

  • Experience: 8+ years in buildings sector, with expertise in energy efficiency, electrification, HVAC, appliances, urban planning, or policy research.

  • Native-level Chinese and excellent English proficiency (spoken and written).

  • Strong ability to articulate key messages logically, listen actively, and communicate effectively in public.

  • Skilled in planning, tracking, and delivering high-quality projects on time.