Program Manager – Climate Catalyst -

Program Manager – Climate Catalyst

Hilda Ndungu

October 7, 2025

Programme Manager, Aviation – Europe (12-Month Contract)*
Location: Remote (within GMT ± 3 time zone)
Reports to: Director, Europe
Application deadline: 15 October
Salary: €62,000 per annum + benefits

About Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst is a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to galvanizing the collective power of business, investors, and civil society to accelerate policy change in Europe and Asia. We focus on unlocking collaboration and mobilising new actors to tackle pivotal climate challenges at the speed and scale required to meet the climate crisis.

Our work includes:

Identifying high-impact climate issues with untapped collaboration potential.
Bringing together experts and new entrants to design and deliver campaigns that drive decisive policy change and sectoral tipping points.
Providing creative strategy, communications, and advocacy expertise to strengthen and align climate action.

We’ve successfully mobilised cross-sector coalitions to influence the EU Nature Restoration Law, challenge barriers to progress on industrial decarbonisation, and drive commitments for green policy development in India’s steel sector.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Programme Manager, Aviation to join our European programme team. This 12-month maternity cover role will focus on reducing emissions from the European aviation sector by mobilising private-sector action and support for key policies. You’ll work closely with our Director, Europe, and collaborate with partners across business, finance, and civil society.

Key Responsibilities

Track policy, technology, and market developments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), especially e-fuels, hydrogen, and electric flight in Europe.
Build a strong understanding of the business case for e-SAF and its path to commercialisation.
Implement strategies to influence the role of oil and gas companies in aviation decarbonisation.
Lead production of business-facing outreach and advocacy materials, including briefings, memos, talking points, and events that build corporate and financial sector support for policies such as ReFuelEU.
Coordinate with NGOs, businesses, researchers, and consultants to deliver impactful strategies.
Represent Climate Catalyst at relevant events and business forums.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across our Aviation programme to engage the business community effectively.

About You

5+ years of experience engaging and influencing businesses and investors on climate action.
Proven expertise in aviation decarbonisation, particularly sustainable aviation fuels.
Knowledge of EU policymaking processes related to aviation (highly desirable).
Established relationships with business NGOs, trade associations, and key private-sector actors.
Adaptable, proactive, and able to take ownership of existing strategies.
A team player with humility, collaboration, and curiosity at your core.
Committed to Climate Catalyst’s values: courage, collaboration, diversity, and learning.

Additional Information

Contract: 12-month fixed-term (maternity cover)
Work environment: Fully remote (GMT ± 3)
Travel: Expected up to 2 international trips within Europe
Language: English required; additional languages highly valued

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary (€62,000 per annum)
Health insurance
Wellness and phone/Wi-Fi stipends
Professional development support
Co-working space allowance
Generous pension contribution
More details on benefits available at [Climate Catalyst’s website]

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalised and underrepresented groups in the climate movement.

Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.