Call for Applications – Director, Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF)
Position Title: Director, Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF)
Duration: Two (2) years, renewable based on performance
Location: Remote – open to applicants based in any African country [Africans living in the diaspora are also welcome to apply]
Compensation: The position offers a highly competitive annual remuneration of USD $48,000, reflective of the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, and the strategic scope of the role.
Start date: January 2026
About Africa Youth Climate Fund
The Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF) is a flagship initiative of the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), established to redistribute power, resources, and decision-making to Africa’s youth climate movements. It aims to close the equity gap in climate finance by ensuring that young African leaders and organizations driving transformative climate action have access to the necessary resources to scale their impact. Anchored in a participatory, youth-for-youth grant-making model, AYCF supports entrepreneurship, innovation, movement building, and research, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration across the continent. Through strategic partnerships and alignment with global climate finance priorities, AYCF serves as both a funding mechanism and a movement-building platform, advancing a future where African youth lead the continent’s transition toward climate justice, resilience, and sustainable development. Visit our website for more information: www.greenafricayouth.org
Welcome! Thank you for taking the bold step in opening this!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the application process for the Director, Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF) role. This is more than just a position; it’s an opportunity to build something transformative from the ground up.
If you are passionate about equity and climate justice, eager to shape new systems of youth-led philanthropy, and ready to lead with purpose, this role is for you. We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader with a deep understanding of Africa’s climate and development ecosystems, someone ready to co-create a movement that transforms how youth climate action is funded and supported. Your journey toward meaningful impact and professional growth starts here. We can’t wait to learn more about you.
Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy
AYCF and GAYO are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage African women, young leaders, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications and competencies.
Please note that applications received after the deadline of December 18, 2025, at 10:00 P.M. GMT will not be considered.
GAYO will only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for this position. If you do not receive any feedback from GAYO a week after your application, it means you were not successful in this particular position. However, we would recommend regularly checking our website or social media channels for opportunities we continually make available.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.