Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Palladium is recruiting a Regional Lead for the LATAM region of the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, a UK Government-funded programme that supports countries with high emissions reduction potential to overcome barriers to clean growth. The programme covers Colombia, Brazil, Mexico and the Amazon Regional Fund.
This is a full-time, hybrid, fixed-term role (anticipated start late November or December 2026, ending 31 March 2028), based in Brazil (preferably São Paulo) or Bogotá, Colombia. The Regional Lead acts as Palladium's on-the-ground liaison, supporting and implementing the FCDO strategy for UK PACT bilateral partnerships in the region, overseeing stakeholder engagement and the regional portfolio of climate mitigation grants and technical assistance projects, particularly in energy transitions, climate finance and the bioeconomy.
Key responsibilities: strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement with FCDO and country governments; line management of Fund Managers and capacity building of country teams; implementing the programme's risk management strategy (safeguarding, compliance, fraud prevention); regional progress reporting and financial planning; and results monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Essential: 8+ years managing complex donor-funded international development programmes including multi-country portfolios; strategic oversight and donor requirements; senior stakeholder relationships with governments and donors such as FCDO; understanding of climate mitigation, low-carbon development and climate finance; experience leading and coaching geographically dispersed teams; programme, portfolio, financial and risk management skills; strong reporting and communication skills; professional fluency in English. Desired: experience on FCDO or bilateral donor-funded climate programmes in Latin America, and Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency.
Closing date: 27 October 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click the "Apply Now" button and submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must have existing right to work in Brazil or Colombia; visa sponsorship is not available.
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