Senior Associate Director, Global Energy Transition Initiative
ClimateWorks Foundation
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Lead and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams for the solar industry association initiative, ensuring strong relationship management and strategic quality.
- Develop and refine the Renewable Energy and Storage Industry Association Strategy, aligning with global and regional market dynamics.
- Serve as the primary coordination point for solar associations, internal teams, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Lead funder engagement, including preparation of briefings, reports, and coordination of funder communications.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role accelerates the global transition to clean energy in emerging economies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating jobs, improving public health, and providing affordable power.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience, including 7+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience working with trade associations and/or at the intersection of public and private sectors for clean energy.
- Highly experienced in strategic planning, project oversight, and budget management in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills, with ability to work across global teams and time zones.
Benefits
What's in it for you
International salary range determined by location and local cost of labor; compensation structured to be above leading local market averages. Full-time remote position with frequent travel. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About
Inside ClimateWorks Foundation
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to ending the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since 2008, it has awarded over $1.3 billion in grants to more than 600 organizations advancing climate solutions worldwide.