The role of Learning Manager is vital in capturing, analyzing, and applying best practices to enhance and articulate the broader impact of the organization. This position plays a central part in documenting emerging insights and promoting effective strategies both internally and externally.

Are you motivated to support and learn from young individuals who are actively addressing the climate crisis? The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) is looking for a dedicated and talented Learning Manager to join their team. This role is essential for collecting, analyzing, and implementing effective practices to strengthen the organization’s impact. It presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to lead and grow in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) within the civil society and philanthropic sectors. The position emphasizes the use of data to drive global climate justice efforts.

Background

The Youth Climate Justice Fund supports youth-driven climate justice movements by providing trust-based funding, resources, and peer-to-peer capacity-building opportunities. Officially launched during New York Climate Week 2023, YCJF received over 1,800 applications during its inaugural grantmaking cycle. In 2024, the fund closed its second open call, receiving more than 2,500 applications. To date, funding has been allocated to over 90 groups across more than 45 countries.

Location

This position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in Global Majority countries. Applicants must reside within +/- 4 hours of the PST (GMT-8) time zone.

Compensation

The role offers a rate of $230 per day (35 hours per week) with additional benefits.

Contract Type

The position is structured as a renewable consultancy contract, facilitated through a fiscal sponsor based in the United States. The contract includes compensated leave and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Impact Measurement

•Design strategies to collect and present evidence of impact through indicators, tools, surveys, case studies, and interviews. Analyze this data to build compelling cases for increased investment in youth-led climate initiatives.

•Create a value-driven “evidence agenda” with strategic qualitative and quantitative metrics aligned with YCJF’s Theory of Change.

•Simplify reporting processes for grantee partners, introduce feedback systems for organizational learning, and improve donor engagement and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.

Evaluation and Learning

•Apply best practices to help grantee partners track and evaluate their strategies, fostering a culture of continuous learning for YCJF and the philanthropic community.

•Engage in relevant peer monitoring and evaluation forums, sharing insights and integrating new knowledge into organizational practices.

•Develop a knowledge management system to archive resources for easy access and use.

•Identify the learning and development needs within YCJF’s network and implement tailored resources.

•Lead the development of safeguarding and duty of care policies for grantee partners.

•Oversee the preparation of annual reports and other learning-focused materials.

Research

•Develop research outputs for external audiences, including funding landscape analyses and interviews with stakeholders.

•Collaborate with regional teams to gather insights on youth-led climate solutions and analyze grantee reports for trends.

•Coordinate cross-team efforts to establish new strategic performance indicators in preparation for the 2026-2030 framework.

Candidate Profile

Experience

•A minimum of 5 years in nonprofit work, with experience in facilitation, training, impact measurement, and learning practices. Experience in climate justice or social justice is an advantage.

•A strong track record in conducting qualitative research and facilitating stakeholder interviews.

•Proven ability to lead teams and manage consultants in dynamic, global environments.

•Experience in planning and facilitating both virtual and in-person events.

•Commitment to supporting social justice movements, particularly those involving historically marginalized groups.

•Familiarity with working alongside grassroots communities and youth is an asset.

Skills

•Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities with a focus on kindness and collaboration.

•Proficiency in data management tools such as Excel, with knowledge of platforms like Dedoose or Tableau being advantageous.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•The capacity to manage multiple deadlines and adapt under pressure.

•Independent working ability combined with effective teamwork and coordination skills.

•Fluency in additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Arabic, Hindi, or French is a plus.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference by transforming how philanthropic organizations monitor, evaluate, and learn from their initiatives. Candidates with expertise in facilitation, qualitative research, and strategic communication are encouraged to apply. The YCJF is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prioritizes applications from underrepresented communities.

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