OpenEarth Foundation seeks a Program Lead : Remote Climate Technology Opportunity | Apply Now

Overview

OpenEarth Foundation is offering a remote position for a Program Lead to manage the delivery of open-source climate data platforms and digital environmental infrastructure. The role involves overseeing programme implementation, coordinating partnerships, and ensuring that project milestones, deliverables, and work plans are completed effectively. The person in this position will work with product, engineering, and data teams while helping cities and other stakeholders understand environmental challenges through digital tools.

Who can apply

Applicants need a minimum of five years of experience in programme management within fields such as climate action, urban development, international development, consulting, or public-sector programmes. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree, though a master's degree is preferred. Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required, along with experience engaging with cities, public institutions, or multi-stakeholder projects. Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams across different time zones is also necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in using AI-powered tools for project management and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently, balance competing priorities, and communicate progress clearly within a fully remote setting. While not mandatory, preferred qualifications include Portuguese or Spanish language skills, familiarity with open-source platforms, digital products, engineering teams, grant reporting, and donor compliance. Additional advantages include knowledge of climate action frameworks, greenhouse gas inventories, measurement, reporting and verification systems, city networks, and sustainable development funding organisations.

What you get

The position offers an opportunity to contribute to global digital solutions addressing environmental challenges and climate action. Compensation is determined through a location-sensitive approach that depends on the candidate's experience, responsibilities, and country of residence.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must submit an online application that includes their name, email address, CV in PDF format, a cover letter in PDF format, and responses regarding their motivation, employment status, and work authorisation. Applicants are also required to provide professional profile links and indicate how they learned about the opportunity.