Program Officer

Do you want to help enable better homes for everyone by unlocking solutions thatreduceemissions, create healthiercommunitiesand drive systemic changein the built environment Assemble is seeking aProgramme Officerto turn our vision into actionbysupporting our globalProgramme Team.

About Assemble

Buildings shape our lives but the way we construct andoperatethem today is driving up emissions, compromising ourhealthand leaving people without access to adequate homes.

We need to act now to support solutions that ensure human and environmental well-being and prevent long-term dependency on high-emission, harmful systems.

Assemble is a philanthropic alliance with the purpose to drive the transition to affordable, emissions-free, and resilient buildings for all. We do this by aligning the field around a shared strategy, unlocking funding and scaling action through collaborativegrantmaking.

About the Role

We areseekingananalyticaland collaborativecolleague to provide research,analysisand overall coordination toAssemble'sProgramme Team,responsible for developing strategy and implementing with grantmakingand ecosystem development in key regions and cross-cutting issue areas.Reporting toaProgrammeLead, theProgrammeOfficerwill bethe engine behind effective, high-qualitygrant makingdriving strong processes, insightfulresearchand seamlessprogramme implementation. By supportinggranteerelationships, improvinggrantmakingsystemsand processesand keeping the portfolio on track,theProgramme Officerwillensurethe team can make informed decisions and deliver meaningful impact through our funding and that partners receive fundingin a timely manner.

The ideal candidate willbeanalytical and detail oriented,excellent atmanaging processesand relationships,andthriveworkingbothcollaboratively and independentlyin a small, agile team.

Key Responsibilities

Grant making & Portfolio Management

• Conduct initial research andparticipatein meetings with potential grantees; support proposal development and qualification.
• Project management of grant development acrossthe full grant cycle: gather proposals, check budgets, draft summariesandtrackmilestonesandimpact metrics.
• Executedue diligence: collectmaterials,conductanalysis,documentfindingsand make recommendations.

Research, Analysis & Strategy

• Conduct desk research on potential grantees, sector trends,relevantpolicyandfoundation strategies.
• Distil qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights
• Draftbriefingmemos, landscapescansand analyticalreports.

Coordination, Communications & Administration

• Organise meetings,takeminutesand supportand trackfollow-up.
• Coordinatelogisticsfor workshops, sitevisitsand events.
• Preparedocuments,spreadsheetsandslides.
• Maintain calendars,portfolio tracking,CRMand grant management system records.

Learning, Monitoring & Internal Processes

• Collect and organisegranteeOKRs and indicatorsto support monitoring and evaluation.
• Capture lessons learned andcontributeto internal learning and knowledge management.

WhatWe'reLooking For

• Analytical:Sources,analysesand distilsqualitative and quantitative data (including financial) to conclusions and recommendations.
• Detail and process oriented:Effectively managesseveraldetailed and time sensitive processes simultaneously. Enjoys implementing and improving processes.
• Built environment familiarity:Knowledge of the built environment and/or adjacent issue areas.
• Collaborative and service-oriented:Demonstratedsuccess working with diverse stakeholders. Humble, managesby influence and handlespower dynamics sensitively.
• Excellent communicator:Independently produceshigh quality slides, spreadsheets, and documents.
• Flexible and hands-on:Thrives in small, evolving organizations; comfortable rolling up sleeves to deliver results.
• Values aligned:Lives Assemble's values of being data driven, bold and pragmatic, inclusive and collaborative, fun and caring.
• Systemsand techsavvy:Robust skills in slide and database creationand taskmanagement,grant making, and CRM systems(e.g.Monday.com, Salesforce,Fluxx)
• Experience:Significant knowledge of and experienceinAsia and Africa is a strong advantage. Ideally candidates will have workedin one or more of the followingfields:management consulting,CSOs, philanthropy, and/or ecosystem associations.
• Location: Remotein Asia, Africa, or Europe,with the ability tocollaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

To Apply

Deadline toapplyby January11,2026. Applyherewith your1) cover letter (max1 page) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience alignsand2)yourCV.