Community

About Us

The Climate Network is a non-profit organisation that builds local communities of climate professionals driving climate action in Africa.

We enable our COMMUNITY of climate professionals to:

  • CONNECT with a climate community: build local relationships in the climate space and share in-person experiences to build understanding and partnership
  • COLLABORATE with peers and partners: share their views, achievements, and opportunities on a members platform to collaborate with both local and cross-network stakeholders
  • CONTRIBUTE to the climate ecosystem: join expert groups and create shared outputs on topical issues that help to inform policy making, share network insights and showcase climate action

Our Values:

  • Ambitious: providing a platform for meaningful content that translates to action
  • Collaborative: bridging sector divides, industries and competitors
  • Inclusive: connecting senior leaders from corporates to communities
  • Local: membership based locally and focused on local stakeholders

The Climate Network is looking for a Members Engagement Manager to drive engagement, build relationships, and strengthen our growing community of climate professionals and organisations across Africa. This role is perfect for a proactive, strategic, and relationship-driven individual who thrives on collaboration and wants to be at the heart of the climate movement.

Key Responsibilities

Member Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Build and nurture relationships with climate-focused organisations, ensuring they see value in being part of The Climate Network.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for members, fostering engagement and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders, including NGOs, businesses, and policymakers, to grow the network’s reach and impact.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance member retention and engagement, ensuring an active and dynamic community.
  • Represent The Climate Network at events, conferences, and meetings to expand our presence and partnerships.

Member Approvals & Management

  • Engage and brief potential members on the benefits of joining The Climate Network.
  • Oversee the membership approval process, consulting with chapter leads in different countries as needed.
  • Manage membership administration, including member types, dues, renewals, and billing.
  • Supervise the Community Coordinator to ensure smooth membership operations.

Network Communications

  • Develop and execute member communications via email, WhatsApp, and our platform.
  • Plan and deliver engaging updates on network activities, events, and opportunities, including for social media dissemination
  • Manage mailing lists and oversee the production of newsletters.
  • Keep the events calendar up to date on the website and platform.

Platform Oversight & Monitoring

  • Manage member interactions on the platform, ensuring effective communication templates and engagement strategies.
  • Maintain up-to-date data, dashboards, and insights on membership trends.
  • Oversee an external contractor to ensure the seamless functionality and continuous improvement of The Climate Network’s platform.

Who You Are

  • A strong communicator with experience in relationship management, community engagement, or membership coordination.
  • Passionate about climate action and excited to work with leading organisations and professionals in the sector.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple communication channels effectively.
  • Tech-savvy, with experience using digital platforms, email marketing tools, and social media.
  • A proactive networker who thrives on building meaningful connections and driving impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing Africa’s leading climate network, connecting changemakers, and shaping the future of climate action. The role largely is remote, with 1-2 days per week in a shared co-working space with the team in Nairobi. Salary expectations are commensurate with experience.

📩 Interested? Apply with your cover letter and CV to flavia@theclimate.network.

Deadline 2 May 2025.