Remote job hiring 2026 · Program Associate, Global Energy Transition Initiative (Latin America) here is what you need to know

This is not a short term project. The Program Associate is a permanent embedded member of the Global Energy Transition Initiative team. You will work directly with the Associate Director for Latin America and provide continuous operational, analytical, and relationship support across Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. Unlike time limited assignments, this role requires ongoing presence, daily coordination with grantees, and the ability to maintain long term partnerships with civil society, government, and philanthropic organizations.

Key things to understand: The role involves frequent travel within the region. You will attend virtual and in person convenings, including an annual all staff retreat and a department retreat. ClimateWorks is a globally distributed team, so you will collaborate across time zones. The compensation is competitive and aligned with local labor markets in your country of residence.

• A bachelor's degree in energy, environment, public policy, international development, or a closely related field. Equivalent professional experience can substitute.
• Between 2 and 5 years of work experience in climate, energy, philanthropy, policy, or a relevant area. Internships and research roles count if they are substantive.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken. Spanish is a strong advantage but not mandatory.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams on your own, meet tight deadlines, and stay organized without constant supervision.
• Prior experience working with or within civil society, government, or philanthropic organizations in Latin America. You must understand the regional context.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex political, economic, and sectoral information into clear briefing notes and recommendations.
• Experience in a global matrixed team, meaning you are comfortable reporting to multiple leads and collaborating across different time zones.
• Ability to communicate success stories and measure impact through KPIs and grantee reporting.
• Full commitment to ClimateWorks’ mission and values: collaboration, humility, curiosity, learning, and risk taking.

Insider tip: In your cover letter, mention a specific example of how you have supported energy transition or climate work in Brazil, Colombia, or Mexico. Show that you understand the local political landscape and have existing relationships or knowledge of key actors.

• Strategy and operations Keep country strategies updated. Track grantee activities and portfolio progress. Deliver weekly Latin America updates to the global GETI team. Support internal coordination meetings and manage Salesforce for reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement Strengthen relationships with funders, grantees, and key partners. Provide proactive strategic advice to grantees. Identify new civil society and government allies. Represent GETI at regional convenings and working groups.
• Grantee portfolio management Monitor workplans, milestones, and deliverables. Flag risks and support course corrections. Conduct due diligence on prospective grantees. Help design new grants and produce briefing notes on political and economic developments.
• Knowledge management Maintain a repository of regional intelligence. Track success stories, KPIs, and impact indicators. Synthesize insights into strategic memos, case studies, and regional briefings. Document lessons learned across Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

Where you must live: Brazil, Colombia, or Mexico. The team has a strong preference for Brazil because of the volume of work there. You can work from home anywhere in your country, but you will travel frequently within the region.

Compensation: The salary is determined based on your country of residence. ClimateWorks aligns pay with local labor market rates, ensuring it is above average for the region. The exact range will be shared during the interview process. Benefits and social security follow local regulations.

Travel and in person events: You are expected to attend an in town week in San Francisco once per year, plus an all staff retreat and a department retreat. ClimateWorks covers travel costs. Frequent regional travel within Latin America is also required.

ClimateWorks’ culture is built on collaboration, humility, curiosity, learning, and risk taking. You will join a globally distributed team that values diverse perspectives and experiments boldly to drive climate progress. Since 2008, ClimateWorks has granted over $2 billion to more than 850 grantees across 50 countries. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. There is zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.

Follow these steps to submit your application:

• Prepare your CV or resume, highlighting your experience in climate, energy, or Latin American policy.
• Write a cover letter (maximum one page) that explains your relevant skills and why you want this specific role. Use the insider tip mentioned above.
• Go to the official ClimateWorks Workable portal using the button below. Fill in the form and upload your documents.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting may close once a candidate is hired.

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